Elon Musk, CEO of X (formerly Twitter), proposes introducing a nominal fee for new users to like, post, reply, and bookmark tweets. Initially trialed in New Zealand and the Philippines, this measure aims to combat spam bots and improve user experience. Musk argues that spam bots pose a significant problem, bypassing current AI checks, and occupying valuable usernames. However, critics question the effectiveness of the fee in deterring spammers and its potential to discourage new users. The anticipated cost is around $1, but specifics on implementation remain unclear.