Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk hinted on Wednesday that his social media platform X could increase payments to content creators, potentially surpassing YouTube. Responding to a user’s post urging higher payouts, Musk tagged X’s head of product, Nikita Bier, saying, “Ok, let’s do it, but rigorously enforcing no gaming of the system.” Bier confirmed that new methods are being introduced to reduce fraud. Netizens and creators reacted positively, calling the move a “game changer” that could attract more high-quality content to the platform.
Netizens Call It a Game Changer
Many users praised Musk’s initiative, noting that higher payouts would help X compete with YouTube. Independent journalist Nick Shirley highlighted that X allows videos to be shared widely, and increased earnings could encourage more creators to focus on the platform. The response online was overwhelmingly positive.
