The logo of social network X, formerly Twitter, on a smartphone. A new feature of the site gives more information about where accounts are primarily based from. Nicolas Tucat/AFP via Getty Images
Nicolas Tucat/AFP via Getty Images
A new feature rolled out on the social media platform X has set off waves of finger-pointing by suggesting that many account holders may not be physically located where users assume they are. Late last week, X, which is owned by Elon Musk, added more information to most accounts, including some that could provide clues on where the account user is located.
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