X —formally Twitter— is creating a $1 annual fee for new, unverified users, starting with a trial in New Zealand and the Philippines.

The company says it's a bid to combat bots and scammers.

Gorilla Technology CEO, Paul Spain, said it has the potential to make a difference.

He said that while this may drive some people to move away, it doesn’t impact any existing users in a negative way and reduces the chances they’ll see bots going forward.

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X —formally Twitter— is creating a $1 annual fee for new, unverified users, starting with a trial in New Zealand and the Philippines. 
The company says it's a bid to combat bots and scammers. 
Gorilla Technology CEO, Paul Spain, said it has the potential to make a difference. 
He said that while this may drive some people to move away, it doesn’t impact any existing users in a negative way and reduces the chances they’ll see bots going forward. 
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