Bluesky is stepping up its bid to dethrone X

Bluesky's new verification & policy updates are here to tackle impersonators
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Bluesky plans to tackle verification and account authentication
X rival Bluesky has responded with more details about ongoing plans to tackle impersonation and verification on the platform.
Bluesky is stepping up its bid to dethrone X by getting serious about verification and impersonation
Bluesky says it is "working behind the scenes" to make it easier for users to get verified and imposters to be spotted.
Bluesky Strengthens Measures to Tackle Impersonation and Identity Verification
Bluesky, the fast-growing social media platform, is increasingly becoming a hub for celebrities and influencers.
Bluesky: Many copies of celebrity accounts, simpler verification under review
The recent flood of new accounts at Bluesky has apparently been accompanied by an increase in "doppelganger" accounts. The service is examining countermeasures.
Bluesky cracks down on impersonators with new verification and policy updates
As one report explains, one of the tricky consequences is that when someone verifies their account, their old username becomes available again, which can be confusing. To stop people from pretending to be others, Bluesky is making accounts that are meant to be parodies or fan accounts say so very clearly. If they don't, they could be removed.
Bluesky Imposes Rules to Crack Down on Impersonating Accounts
Bluesky recently crossed the 20 million user mark. However, the fast-growing social media service has reported issues with impersonation.
Bluesky has a verification problem
The influx of new users to Bluesky has opened up new opportunities for scammers and impersonators hoping to capitalize on the attention.
Bluesky wakes up to impersonation nightmare with strict rules
A healthy chunk of Bluesky’s top accounts have an impersonator lurking around, per research. Now, the platform is taking strict measures to curb such activity.
Bluesky promises more verification and an ‘aggressive’ approach to impersonation
As more celebrities and popular influencers join Bluesky, the fast-growing social media service has been facing more concerns around impersonation and verified identity. The Bluesky Safety team posted Friday that the company has updated its impersonation policy to be “more aggressive,
Bluesky implements a 'more aggressive' impersonation policy
Bluesky has updated its impersonation policy to be "more aggressive" after third-party analysis highlighted its verification problem. The Bluesky Safety account said that the social media service is removing accounts that are impersonating other people and those squatting on handles.
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