"X Reinstates Headlines in Link Previews, Reversing Musk's Controversial Decision"

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Source: Social Media Today
"X Reinstates Headlines in Link Previews, Reversing Musk's Controversial Decision"
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Social media platform X, presumably Twitter, has reintroduced headlines in link previews on its web version, with plans to expand to other platforms. The change comes after the platform's owner, Elon Musk, initially removed all text from link previews to improve aesthetics, a decision that was met with criticism. The new format features headlines over the article image but omits preview text, which is seen as a compromise that still falls short of the previous, more informative design. The update aims to aid social media managers in post composition, aligning with Musk's preference for native long-form content on the app. The timeline for a complete rollout remains unspecified.

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