Twitter Removes Government-Funded Media Labels from NPR, PBS, RT, and More

Twitter has removed labels identifying global media organizations as government-funded or state-affiliated, following the platform's decision to strip blue verification checkmarks from accounts that don't pay a monthly fee. The move has caused confusion and concern among government agencies, nonprofits, and public-service accounts around the world, raising questions about Twitter's status as a platform for getting accurate, up-to-date information from authentic sources. Elon Musk, who owns Twitter, has been trying to boost the platform's revenue by pushing more people to pay for a premium subscription, but his move to charge for verification has been met with mixed reactions.