Twitter's Latest Update Will Allow Only Blue Users to DM Non-Followers

Twitter has announced that it will limit the ability to send direct messages (DMs) to non-followers, making it exclusive to Twitter Blue accounts. Elon Musk, the owner of Twitter, confirmed this decision in response to a user's complaint regarding spam and AI bots infiltrating their DMs. Musk assured the user that a solution would be implemented shortly to tackle this problem.

Here is all the information you need to know about the upcoming changes.

Addressing the Issue of Spam and AI Bots

In reply to a tweet from @TitterDaily, Musk informed the frustrated user that the abundance of Twitter DM spam would significantly diminish in the following weeks. Musk stressed that this update would be implemented within the current week and emphasized its usefulness in distinguishing AI bots.

Limiting DMs for Non-Blue Users

Additionally, reports indicate that Twitter is actively working on restricting the daily number of DMs non-Blue users can send. While the precise limit remains unclear, the present allowance stands at 500 DMs per day. However, there are suggestions that Twitter may significantly reduce this limit to a mere 30 DMs per day for unverified accounts.

Mixed Reactions to the Announcement

Musk's announcement received a mixed response within the tweet thread. Many users welcomed the change, as it would provide relief from bot-generated spam, which occasionally includes harmful and malicious links. Conversely, marketers and influencers who rely on direct marketing expressed dissatisfaction with the decision.

Elon Musk's Promotion of Twitter Blue

Elon Musk has been actively advocating for Twitter Blue for some time, urging users to subscribe to the service. Twitter has been vigorously promoting Twitter Blue subscriptions by imposing limitations on highly anticipated features, such as tweet editing, longer tweets, and tweet undoing.

The additional restriction on DMs for non-Blue users further underscores the advantages of subscribing to Twitter Blue. For those unfamiliar, Twitter Blue is available for ₹650 per month on the web and ₹900 on mobile devices.

Compensation for Verified Content Creators

In recent news, Twitter also announced its intention to compensate verified content creators for incorporating advertisements in their replies. This initiative aims to provide creators with an additional revenue stream while simultaneously attracting more advertisers to the platform.

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