The source said that X (Twitter) will introduce additional authentication: users need to upload ID cards and selfies to crack down on fake accounts.

Thanks to CTOnews.com netizens and soft media users for 1520111 clue delivery! CTOnews.com, August 20 (Xinhua)-- blogger Nima Owji, who often finds unpublished or upcoming features on X, has recently made a new discovery.

The blogger claimed that the X platform would launch an additional "identity authentication" feature and posted a screenshot. The picture shows that users need to complete the authentication step by uploading a government-issued ID card and taking a selfie. Earlier this month, the blogger found an "identity" badge in Musk's profile for the first time.

Combining the blogger's previous findings, the feature is intended for users of X Premium services. At the same time, X is expected to work with third-party identity intelligence company Au10tix to develop a series of authentication functions. The details revealed in another screenshot are as follows:

…… I allow X to share my ID card image (including biometric data) and personal data in my personal data with Au10tix, or to confirm my identity. I also agree that X will keep my ID card image (including biometric data) for up to 30 days and use it and the data in my personal data for safety and security purposes.

Foreign media engadget analysis said that this means that the X platform is "looking for new ways" to crack down on fake accounts on the platform. Currently, the platform provides authentication to all users who pay $8 a month to subscribe to X Premium, but this has also led to rampant fraud and counterfeiting.

CTOnews.com previously reported that the X platform has launched a creative advertising revenue sharing program for subscribers to X Premium. Only about 94000 users signed up for X Premium between July 1 and August 10, and X has added about 16000 net new users a week over the past month and a half, according to third-party researcher Travis Brown. According to the data, at least 827615 users have subscribed to X Premium.

Musk previously posted that the X platform has 540 million monthly users. On a pro rata basis, only 0.15% of the total subscribers subscribe to X Premium.