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Y Combinator Cast

11/22/24

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The blue check mark on Twitter, once a symbol of credibility, has lost its value as it can now be purchased, making it difficult to discern legitimate accounts from impostors.

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Twitter vs. X: Product Lessons For Startup Founders

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Twitter vs. X: Product Lessons For Startup Founders

11/22/24

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Elon Musk

05/17/23

@ AstraNova

The goal of Twitter verification is fundamentally to prevent AI manipulation of the system.

Y Combinator Cast

11/22/24

@ Y Combinator

The introduction of Community Notes on Twitter has improved the platform's ability to distinguish between fake news and real news, which is a positive change.

Nikhil Kamath Cast

04/20/23

@ Nikhil Kamath

The next revolution in social media may involve removing fake accounts and ensuring authenticity in user interactions.

Marc Andreessen

11/27/24

@ PowerfulJRE

The current state of media has diminished its credibility, pushing people towards independent media sources as they seek more trustworthy information.

Mati Staniszewski

05/30/25

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To ensure trust in high-stakes situations, like online banking, we need to verify identities convincingly, especially as deep fake technology evolves.

Nikhil Kamath Cast

04/20/23

@ Nikhil Kamath

The introduction of likes and retweets on social media transformed user engagement, making validation a collective experience rather than an individual one.

Jordan B Peterson Cast

06/12/25

@ Jordan B Peterson

Twitter has been shown to be the least effective social media platform for sales conversion, often amplifying negative and divisive content instead.

Garry Tan

06/16/23

@ Y Combinator

Using social proof effectively, such as showcasing well-known clients, can enhance credibility and attract new users.

Y Combinator Cast

11/22/24

@ Y Combinator

Advertisers are pulling out of Twitter due to concerns about the type of content their ads appear next to, leading to a decline in ad revenue.