Elon Musk Calls Journalists To Publish Directly On X For 'More Freedom' And 'Higher Income'

In a recent tweet, Elon Musk, the owner of X, formerly known as Twitter, encouraged journalists to publish directly on his platform for more freedom and potentially higher income. This comes after the recent transition of TweetDeck, a tool cherished by journalists and power users, from a free service to a paid one.

What Happened: Musk’s tweet emphasized the potential benefits for journalists who choose to publish directly on X.

He stated, “If you're a journalist who wants more freedom to write and a higher income, then publish directly on this platform!”

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Why It Matters: The transition of TweetDeck to a paid service has garnered mixed reactions from its users. The move is seen as a strategy to boost X’s revenue stream.

In the past, Musk has had notable interactions with the media, including a clash with a BBC reporter over issues like hate speech and misinformation on Twitter, and his support for citizen journalism amidst perceived media bias.

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