Musk bans comedian Kathy Griffin from Twitter for mimicking him — and threatens that she will not be the last.
Summary by NewsWall Apr 20 23
- Elon Musk announced on Sunday that any Twitter account that impersonates another will be permanently suspended.
- Kathy Griffin's account was terminated on Sunday after she changed her screen name to Musk.
- On Saturday, a Twitter update for iOS devices posted to Apple's app store stated that users who "sign up now" for the new "Twitter Blue with verification" will see a blue check next to their names "just like the celebrities, companies and politicians you already follow."
- On Sunday, Twitter did not respond to an email requesting comment on the verified accounts issue and Griffin's suspension.
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