Platform X's Controversial Dealings with Terrorist Groups Exposed

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The Tech Transparency Project revealed that X, the social network owned by Elon Musk, has been providing premium, paid services to accounts associated with US-sanctioned entities, including leaders of Hezbollah and other terrorist groups. These accounts have paid for checkmarks, which were previously used to verify notable and authentic accounts on the platform. The report suggests that this may violate US sanctions, as X charges for premium services and may be engaging in financial transactions with sanctioned entities. X responded by stating that they have a secure approach for monetization features and will take action if necessary.
Topics:world#elon-musk#hezbollah#tech-transparency-project#technology#us-sanctions#x-formerly-twitter
- Musk's X sold checkmarks to Hezbollah and other terrorist groups, report says Ars Technica
- X took payment from terrorists, campaigners say BBC.com
- Twitter Let Terrorists Have Verification Checkmarks — Then Scrambled to Remove Them Rolling Stone
- X may be violating US sanctions by accepting payments from Hezbollah-linked accounts: Report The Hill
- Musk’s platform X feeds monetisation of misinformation in a time of war The Hindu
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