Fake Lebron, Schefter Accounts Among Those Tweeting Non-News

Fake Lebron, Schefter Accounts Among Those Tweeting Non-News

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Interactive Video

Journalism, Social Studies, Business

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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The video discusses the impact of Twitter's new verification system, which allows anyone to obtain a blue check for a subscription fee. This change has led to a wave of celebrity boycotts, including Gigi Hadid and Whoopi Goldberg, who criticize the platform for becoming a 'cesspool of hate.' The video also highlights the business risks for Twitter, as users grow dissatisfied with the inability to differentiate real accounts from fake ones, leading to potential fraud and impersonation. The discussion concludes with speculation on the platform's decline over the next few years.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What change did Elon Musk implement regarding Twitter's verification system?

Verification is based on follower count

Verification is free for everyone

Only celebrities can get verified

Anyone can get verified for a subscription fee

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which celebrity recently deactivated their Twitter account due to the platform's changes?

Ariana Grande

Beyoncé

Gigi Hadid

Taylor Swift

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What reason did Gigi Hadid give for leaving Twitter?

Lack of privacy

Technical issues with the app

Becoming a cesspool of hate and bigotry

Too many advertisements

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential consequence of the new verification system on Twitter?

Higher advertising revenue

Easier impersonation of celebrities

More accurate news dissemination

Increased user engagement

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the predicted outcome for Twitter if the current trends continue?

Acquisition by another company

Introduction of new features

Decline over the next year or two

Rapid growth in user base