X's 'complimentary' premium push gives people a blue check they didn't ask for

As Elon Musk said, X is offering free Premium and Premium Plus membership to accounts with a higher number of verified followers.

On Wednesday, many Will get; While accounts with more than Rs 5,000 will get free Premium Plus subscription.

Before Musk's acquisition, the verified symbol on the platform known as Twitter was typically applied to celebrities, politicians, journalists and others in the public eye. After the platform introduced paid verification, it became a label that anyone can receive when they purchase a premium subscription. The first verified multiple accounts were added (including accounts of many people who had died or otherwise did not request it).

Now, it appears that many influencers have been, or will be, whether they like it or not.

According to screenshots from Business Insider's Peter Kafka, X users who were allowed verification under the latest plan received the following message.