X \u2014formally Twitter\u2014 is creating a $1 annual fee for new, unverified users, starting with a trial in New Zealand and the Philippines.\xa0
The company says it's a bid to combat bots and scammers.\xa0
Gorilla Technology CEO, Paul Spain, said it has the potential to make a difference.\xa0
He said that while this may drive some people to move away, it doesn\u2019t impact any existing users in a negative way and reduces the chances they\u2019ll see bots going forward.\xa0
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