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In a bid to enhance trust and curb fake engagement, X (formerly Twitter) is set to launch a new transparency feature<\/strong> that displays additional account details on user profiles. The initiative, announced by Nikita Bier<\/strong>, X\u2019s Head of Product, will help users better assess the authenticity of the accounts they interact with online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What The New Feature Includes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The update introduces a new \u201cAbout this account\u201d<\/strong> section that will showcase:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • The country<\/strong> where the account is based<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The number of times a username has been changed<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The date of the last username change<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The account creation date<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • How the account was registered (via App Store, Google Play, or web)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    These insights aim to provide more context about each account\u2019s origin and evolution, particularly useful in identifying impersonation, misinformation, or spam accounts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Pilot Launch For X Employees First<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Bier confirmed that the feature will initially be visible only on a handful of X team profiles<\/strong>, including senior staff accounts, to gather early feedback and address potential privacy or usability concerns<\/strong>. After testing, the feature is expected to roll out to a broader user base<\/strong> worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Why It Matters<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    With misinformation and fake accounts continuing to challenge social platforms, X\u2019s transparency push is designed to strengthen credibility and accountability<\/strong>. By revealing where an account originates and how it has changed over time, users can make more informed decisions<\/strong> about who they follow or engage with\u2014especially on political, social, or news-related<\/strong> content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This update marks another step in X\u2019s ongoing efforts to promote authentic, trustworthy engagement<\/strong> across its global community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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