Twitter Implements Temporary Measure Requiring Users to Sign In to View Tweets

Sat Jul 01 2023
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CUPERTINO: Twitter has introduced a new requirement, stating that users must have an account on the social media platform to view tweets. Elon Musk, the owner of Twitter, referred to this move as a “temporary emergency measure” in a tweet on Friday.

From now on, individuals attempting to access content on Twitter will be prompted to either sign up for an account or log into an existing one in order to view their desired tweets. The decision to implement this requirement was driven by concerns over data security and privacy, as Musk highlighted the significant amount of data pilferage experienced by the platform, which was negatively impacting the user experience.

Twitter’s Data for Training Large Language Models

Musk has previously voiced his disapproval of artificial intelligence firms, including OpenAI and others, utilizing Twitter’s data for training large language models. In an effort to regain advertisers who left the platform during Musk’s ownership and to boost subscription revenue, Twitter has introduced various measures.

These include incorporating verification checkmarks as part of the Twitter Blue program and emphasizing video, creator, and commerce partnerships to diversify the company’s revenue beyond digital advertising.

Furthermore, Twitter has recently begun charging users for accessing its application programming interface (API), which is used by third-party apps and researchers.

 

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