Elon Musk has announced that X, formerly known as Twitter, will reintroduce headlines in preview cards on the social media platform just a month after removing them.
Elon Musk on Reinstating Headlines to X
Elon Musk shared this development on his X account, stating that in an upcoming update, the company plans to overlay the title in the upper portion of the image of a URL card.
While the billionaire didn't provide a specific timeline or offer an example of the redesigned card, this move suggests a shift in the platform's approach to displaying content.
A photo taken on November 17, 2023 shows the logo of US online social media and social networking service X - formerly Twitter - on a smartphone screen in Frankfurt am Main, western Germany.
This change comes on the heels of a previous decision in August when Musk revealed X's intention to eliminate titles from URL previews for the sake of "improved aesthetics."
However, this decision was implemented in October when headlines were removed entirely. Users were then required to click or tap on the URL card to access the title or read the headline, a complete departure from the previous format.
Hence, the elimination of headlines prompted a workaround from publishers, who began incorporating their own headlines directly onto images or sharing the link separately.
This adjustment aimed to counteract the limitations imposed by X's altered preview card format. But now, the decision to reintroduce headlines in preview cards suggests recognizing the importance of quick and accessible information for users.
While this move may simplify the publication process, its effectiveness will be contingent on the layout and design of the revamped card, the specifics of which Musk has not yet disclosed.
Elon Musk Shares Disturbing Letter
In related news, Elon Musk's recent post on X took an unexpected turn as he shared a mysterious letter alleging "disturbing" actions by Sam Altman, one of the top executives at OpenAI.
The letter, sent only to Musk, outlined various instances of alleged misconduct and dishonesty by Altman and Greg Brockman, another executive at the AI company.
The letter, although deleted, is available in a cached version posted on GitHub. It alleged a pattern of silencing, termination, or medical leave for employees who opposed Altman and Brockman.
The authors claimed that OpenAI's shift from a non-profit to a for-profit entity was accompanied by deceit and manipulation, all driven by a relentless pursuit of achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI).
Among the claims, the letter cited Altman's alleged personal grudge against Musk and accused Altman of utilizing OpenAI's resources for personal goals, including the ongoing feud between Altman and Musk.
The authors called on current board members to investigate these allegations, urging them to "take a firm stand against these unethical practices and launch an independent investigation into Sam and Greg's conduct."
While the authenticity and motivations behind the letter remain unclear, Musk has indicated that the concerns raised in it are "worth investigating."
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