Elon Musk Halts X's Controversial Local-First Revenue Shift Amid Creator Backlash

• Elon Musk paused X's new revenue-sharing update after widespread backlash from content creators.
• The update aimed to prioritize impressions from a user's home region, disincentivizing 'engagement farming' in American politics.
• X product manager Nikita Bier stated the goal was to encourage content relevant to local and neighboring countries, and language speakers.
• Creators criticized the update, arguing X is a 'global town square' and feared revenue loss due to impressions from diverse regions.
• Musk announced the pause 'until further consideration' following severe creator concerns.