Critics say the change could make it harder for people to find reliable sources on the social media site.
Elon Musk has said Twitter will charge $8 monthly to Twitter users who want a blue tick by their name indicating a verified account.
"Power to the people! Blue for $8/month," the billionaire said on Twitter, criticising the old method of blue tick verification as a "lords and peasants system". But Mr Musk is facing a hefty challenge as he works to overhaul Twitter's business, which has not posted a profit in years.
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