X launched parody account labels to increase transparency and prevent user confusion on the platform
X announced the implementation of labels designed to distinguish parody or satirical accounts from other profiles on its platform. The move is intended to prevent users from mistaking posts by parody accounts as authentic statements from individuals or organizations. The label will appear on both the account’s profile and posts.
How labels work
In a statementshared on its platform, X said these labels are intended to promote transparency and help users identify accounts that depict others for the purpose of satire or commentary. Users can add labels to their profile by navigating to the “Parody, comments, and fan accounts” option under Settings and Privacy > Your Account > Account Information.
The company’s label description notes that it is for accounts that depict individuals, groups, or organizations in a way that is intended to discuss, satirize, or share information about them. X emphasized that these labels will reduce confusion and ensure users don’t mistakenly associate parody accounts with the entities they imitate, TechCrunchreported.
While labels are currently optional, X plans to reveal details about when they will become mandatory for parody accounts. The platform’s authentication policy prohibits impersonation but allows parody, comment, and fan accounts if they comply with the rules.
The idea for the parody label came about in November when reverse engineers discovered X was working on the feature. This development follows instances in which parody posts were misinterpreted as genuine statements, even by high-profile users such as news anchors.
No editing mode comes to Grok
In another update, xAI, a subsidiary of X, shared details about an upcoming feature for its AI chatbot, Grok. Known as “No editing mode”, the feature is expected to generate a response similar to that of a budding stand-up comedian. According to the xAI FAQ page, first introduced in April, the feature is designed to generate content that may be controversial or offensive.
Reports indicate that “Unedited Mode” is in line with Grok’s original vision of providing sharp, unfiltered responses. Although Grok has provided vulgar content on some occasions, it has not yet fully activated the new mode. As TechCrunch reports, on political issues, Grok’s responses lean to the left, especially on topics like transgender rights and diversity.
Expect more updates on these features as X continues to refine its platform policies.
