Sep 15, 2023
FILE - Computer monitors and a laptop display the X, formerly known as Twitter, sign-in page, July 24, 2023, in Belgrade, Serbia. The U.S. government says the former Twitter's request to end oversight of its data privacy and security practices is "meritless" and owner Elon Musk should not be immune to testifying about the company since he has "first-hand knowledge" of the conduct being investigated. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic, File) Darko Vojinovic/AP Musk's X introduces program to verify identity with government IDs Christopher Hutton September 15, 12:14 PM September 15, 12:14 PM Video Embed Elon Musk's X, formerly known as Twitter, will now let premium users verify their profiles and identities by using a government ID to prevent others from impersonating them on the platform. X updated its verification policy on Friday to state it may also request a government-issued ID "when needed." Users who agree to use the service must pay for the pr