Elon Musk, the owner of Twitter, has announced that the social media platform will update the BBC’s “government-funded media” tag after the broadcaster objected to the label.
In an interview with the BBC, Musk expressed his respect for the organization and stated that the tag should be as truthful and accurate as possible.
The label will be adjusted to “publicly funded” instead. The BBC has always maintained its independence and operates through a Royal Charter agreed with the government.
Britons pay a £159 license fee each year to fund the corporation’s output.
Musk also discussed Twitter’s financial situation, stating that the site is “roughly breaking even” and that most advertisers have returned.
He also revealed that legacy blue checkmarks will be removed by next week.
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