Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently changed his Twitter profile picture from the iconic bird logo to an image of a Shiba Inu dog. The move is not entirely unexpected, given Musk's past support for the cryptocurrency Dogecoin, which features the same breed of dog as its mascot. Musk's affinity for Dogecoin has been well documented on social media, and he has even referred to himself as the "Dogefather" in the past. His tweets about the cryptocurrency have also caused significant fluctuations in its value. While the change in Musk's profile picture may seem trivial, it has actually caused a stir among his followers, many of whom are speculating that it may be a sign of his continued support for Dogecoin. The move comes ahead of Dogecoin's upcoming appearance on the popular TV show Saturday Night Live, where Musk is set to host on May 8. Musk's embrace of cryptocurrency has been a subject of much debate, with some questioning whether his tweets and public statement...
Twitter has decided to relaunch its verification program, which was paused in 2017. Twitter's blue checkmark verification program aims to confirm the authenticity of an account's identity, so users can trust the information being shared on the platform. The program was paused four years ago because it was criticized for granting verification badges to controversial figures. The relaunched program will include new guidelines that will define who is eligible for verification. Twitter's new criteria will include a user's adherence to the platform's rules, as well as their activity, profile completeness, and other indicators of a "public interest" account. The new guidelines will also include categories such as government officials, journalists, and activists, in addition to company executives, athletes, and other individuals who might have a significant public presence. According to Twitter, the new verification program will be free, but the company will exp...