Elon Musk Says X Will DM You About Posts That Receive a Community Note
X will notify users via DM when their posts receive a Community Note.
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Aditya Raj
July 1, 2026
AI Summary
X will now DM users when their posts receive a Community Note, increasing transparency around the platform's fact-checking system.
Elon Musk has announced that X (formerly Twitter) will now send direct messages to users when their posts receive a Community Note. The feature aims to increase transparency and help users understand when and why their content is fact-checked.
X's new feature notifies users via DM when their posts get a Community Note
The DMs will include the exact text of the Community Note and a link to the post where it was applied. Musk stated that the change would help "educate users on the importance of accurate information." The feature is rolling out to all users over the coming weeks. Critics have raised concerns that the DMs could lead to harassment, while supporters argue it promotes accountability.
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Key Takeaways
1X will send DMs for Community Notes applied to user posts
2DMs include the note text and a link to the post
3Feature aims to increase transparency and user education
