Links have always been animportant partof Twitters ecosystem.
But lately, links on X are sending people to different sites than what theyre clicking.
However, actual users are all getting sent to the crypto scam.
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Unfortunately, X is previewing the final destination, which allows users to be fooled.
The actual link goes to dissertasting.com, and the previewed video is actually just a deepfake.
Elon Musk has had a complicated relationship with links.
A deceptive post on X. Google Chrome’s preview in the left corner shows this does not go to Forbes.com.Screenshot: X
In October, Muskstripped headlines from news linkson Twitter to make the platform look cleaner.
Headded them backnot long ago.
The link-shortening service for X, t.co, was also scrutinized forallegedly throttling trafficto websites Musk dislikes.
Another example of deceptive links on X. Google Chrome’s preview shows the real destination.Screenshot: X
This is the latest example of X having very weak content moderation on the platform.
Users should reasonably expect verified accounts to have accurate information, or at least not be a complete scam.
However, X has been proven time and time again that this is not the case anymore.
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