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Users with big followings will receive a free subscription to X, formerly Twitter -- and the platform's famous blue check, the company said in another policy U-turn.

Blue ticks return, for some -- Elon Musk's blue tick next to his name on a smartphone in 2023. Photo: Chris DELMAS / AFPBefore Musk, the blue check mark was used as a verification system for major accounts including celebrities, institutions and journalists.

Premium or Premium+ perks include reduced ads and higher placement in the platform's feeds, as well as access to Grok, X's AI chatbot.

 

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