Musk omits article headlines on X shares.
X, formerly Twitter, now removes headlines from articles posted to the platform
Under the ownership of Elon Musk, X has implemented a new product design that involves stripping headlines from articles shared on the platform. This change was noticed by users on the X iOS app, who realized that articles no longer had their titles attached. By Thursday, the change had also been rolled out to the web version of the app. Instead of displaying the headline, the app now only shows the lead image of the article and the website it comes from.
Impact and Confusion for Users
This design choice, inspired by Musk’s desire to reduce the size of news content and create more space for other content in users’ timelines, has raised concerns. Without the headlines, it becomes difficult for users to determine the nature of the link, potentially causing confusion. Musk, however, believes that this change will greatly improve the aesthetics of the platform.
Musk initially discussed this idea with advertisers, but they were not receptive. Despite their feedback, he decided to go ahead with the change.
Other Recent Design Changes
Musk has been actively involved in amending X’s design in various ways. Users can now hide their likes by paying for premium features, and a program has been introduced to allow users to verify their identity by sharing a government-issued ID. Additionally, Musk is considering implementing a small monthly payment for all X users who wish to continue using the platform. It remains unclear whether X CEO Linda Yaccarino was aware of this design decision before Musk’s announcement.
Musk’s ultimate vision for X is to transform it into an “everything app” that can rival the likes of PayPal, Facebook, and Instagram. In May, he appointed Linda Yaccarino, a former NBCUniversal executive, as the CEO to help improve the company’s financial situation.
In addition to removing headlines, what other design modifications has Elon Musk made to X recently, and what is his ultimate vision for the platform
X, formerly known as Twitter, recently made a significant change to its product design under the ownership of Elon Musk. The platform now removes headlines from articles posted on its platform. This alteration was first noticed by users on the X iOS app who realized that articles no longer displayed their titles. By Thursday, the change had also been implemented on the web version of the app. Instead of presenting the headline, the app now only shows the lead image of the article and the source website.
This decision to eliminate headlines from articles was inspired by Musk’s desire to reduce the size of news content and create more space for other content in users’ timelines. However, this design choice has raised concerns among users. Without headlines, it becomes difficult for users to ascertain the nature of the link, which may potentially cause confusion. Musk, on the other hand, believes that this change will greatly enhance the aesthetics of the platform.
It is worth noting that Musk had initially discussed this idea with advertisers, although they were not receptive to the concept. Despite their feedback, he decided to go ahead with the change.
This is not the only design modification that Musk has made to X in recent times. Users can now pay for premium features to hide their likes, and a verification program has been introduced, allowing users to confirm their identity by sharing a government-issued ID. Additionally, Musk is contemplating implementing a small monthly payment for all X users who wish to continue using the platform. It remains unclear whether X CEO Linda Yaccarino was aware of this design decision before Musk’s announcement.
Musk’s ultimate vision for X is to transform it into an “everything app” that can rival the likes of PayPal, Facebook, and Instagram. In May, he appointed Linda Yaccarino, a former NBCUniversal executive, as the CEO to help improve the company’s financial situation.
While the removal of headlines from articles on X may bring about a fresh visual experience, it is crucial for the platform to consider potential confusion that users might face, as they navigate through links without any context. As X continues to evolve under Musk’s leadership, it remains to be seen how users will adapt to and embrace these changes, and whether they will support Musk’s vision of transforming X into a comprehensive app that can compete with the giants of the tech industry.
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