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X (Platform)

Also known as:TwitterTwitter/XX.com

Definition

The social media platform formerly known as Twitter, rebranded to X by owner Elon Musk in 2023. X operates as a microblogging and real-time conversation platform where creators publish short-form text posts, images, videos, and Spaces (live audio). For creators, X remains a significant distribution channel for thought leadership, audience building, and link sharing, though its algorithmic changes and monetization policy shifts post-acquisition have made it a less predictable platform than it was under the Twitter brand.