X’s New Location Feature: Transparency Triumph or Privacy Blunder?
X (formerly known as Twitter) has rolled out a location transparency feature, and while it’s not winning any privacy awards, it’s certainly keeping things interesting. By revealing account origins, it’s causing chaos for deception artists and mischievous influencers alike. So, if you’re “definitely in the US,” maybe check your settings.
Hot Take:
**_Looks like X, formerly known as Twitter, has decided to join the game of “Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?” by revealing account locations. While some folks might feel like this is a privacy invasion, it’s a bit like Instagram and Facebook have been doing all along. So, if you’re planning to masquerade as a globe-trotting influencer, better come up with a new plan because X is spilling the beans!_**
Key Points:
– X has introduced a new location detail in its account transparency section.
– This feature displays where an account is based and its app store region.
– Critics argue that this could pose a privacy risk, especially for whistleblowers.
– Users can change their location display from a specific country to a broader region.
– The feature aims to curb abuse by revealing the true origins of accounts.