X begins rolling out 'About this account' location feature to users' profiles
13 hours ago
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- X (formerly Twitter) is rolling out a new 'About this account' feature to display account details like location, username changes, join date, and app download source.
- The feature aims to reduce inauthentic engagement by helping users identify bots or bad actors.
- Account information can be viewed by clicking the 'Joined' date on a profile, showing join date, location, username changes, and app connection.
- Users can adjust privacy settings to display either their country or broader region, with country being the default.
- X is reportedly working on an additional feature to flag accounts using VPNs, warning others that location data may be inaccurate.
- The rollout is gradual, with some users seeing the feature while others, including TechCrunch, cannot yet view it on profiles.
- Instagram has a similar 'About this account' feature, making X not the first social network to offer this transparency.