<p>Elon Musk has floated the idea of turning X, formerly Twitter, into a subscription-based platform during a recent conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.</p>

<p>"[We’re] moving to a small monthly payment for use of the X system," Musk told Netanyahu.</p>

<p>He mentioned the possibility of implementing a small monthly fee to use the X system as a way to combat bots.</p>

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<p>Musk did not specify when this change might occur or its exact cost. He noted that X currently has 550 million monthly active users who generate 100-200 million daily posts.</p>

<p>In prior discussions, Musk has considered placing Twitter behind a paywall, citing a 50 per cent&nbsp;drop in advertising revenue since acquiring the company.</p>

<p>"We are still negative cash flow, due to ~50 per cent drop in advertising revenue plus heavy debt load," Musk posted on X in July.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Elon Musk sells nearly $7bn in Tesla shares</strong></p>

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<p>At present, X's subscription programme, rebranded as X Blue, starts at $8 per month and offers various benefits, including verified status and extended post-editing.</p>

<p>In October 2022, Musk took control of Twitter, terminated its senior management, and oversaw significant layoffs.</p>

<p>While Linda Yaccarino was appointed CEO, Musk continues to lead X.</p>

<h2><strong>Elon Musk's meeting with Erdogan</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, in other developments that reinvigorated Musk's relevance in the global news cycle, Musk met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Manhattan&nbsp;to explore the possibility of establishing Tesla's seventh factory in Turkey.</p>

<p>Musk attended the meeting with his son, Lil X, sparking heartwarming moments captured in photos and videos.</p>

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<p>In their candid conversation, Erdogan inquired about Musk's wife, to which Musk revealed they were separated, explaining that he was now caring for his son.</p>

<p>Turkish Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacir, who attended the meeting, said Musk described Turkey as "among the most important candidates for Tesla investment."</p>

<p>He added that Musk and Erdogan also discussed Turkey’s armed aerial drone programme.</p>

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Elon Musk has floated the idea of turning X, formerly Twitter, into a subscription-based platform during a recent conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Elon Musk has floated the idea of turning X, formerly Twitter, into a subscription-based platform during a recent conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. "[We’re] moving to a small monthly payment for use of the X system," Musk told Netanyahu. He mentioned the possibility of implementing a small monthly fee to use the X system as a way to combat bots. Also read | Elon Musk choosing India over China? Big meet to decide Tesla's road to New Delhi Musk did not specify when this change might occur or its exact cost. He noted that X currently has 550 million monthly active users who generate 100-200 million daily posts. In prior discussions, Musk has considered placing Twitter behind a paywall, citing a 50 per cent drop in advertising revenue since acquiring the company. "We are still negative cash flow, due to ~50 per cent drop in advertising revenue plus heavy debt load," Musk posted on X in July. Also watch | Elon Musk sells nearly $7bn in Tesla shares × At present, X's subscription programme, rebranded as X Blue, starts at $8 per month and offers various benefits, including verified status and extended post-editing. In October 2022, Musk took control of Twitter, terminated its senior management, and oversaw significant layoffs. While Linda Yaccarino was appointed CEO, Musk continues to lead X. Elon Musk's meeting with Erdogan Meanwhile, in other developments that reinvigorated Musk's relevance in the global news cycle, Musk met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Manhattan to explore the possibility of establishing Tesla's seventh factory in Turkey. Musk attended the meeting with his son, Lil X, sparking heartwarming moments captured in photos and videos. Elon Musk took his son little X to meet Turkiye's President Erdogan. pic.twitter.com/Cq0S59hLGA — Upsilon (@Upsilon_2020) September 18, 2023 × In their candid conversation, Erdogan inquired about Musk's wife, to which Musk revealed they were separated, explaining that he was now caring for his son. Turkish Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacir, who attended the meeting, said Musk described Turkey as "among the most important candidates for Tesla investment." He added that Musk and Erdogan also discussed Turkey’s armed aerial drone programme. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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