X Account 'American' Exposed as Pakistan-Based, Sparks Suspension and Debate

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A shocking revelation has led to the suspension of an X account named 'American', which has been operating on the platform for years. The account was discovered to be based in Pakistan, not the US, after a user shared a screenshot showing its location and app store connection. The account, created in March 2007, was exposed by a tech blogger who shared a tweet highlighting the new location transparency feature on X. The feature allows users to tap on the signup date on profiles to view location information. As news of the account's suspension spread, social media users expressed a range of reactions, from amusement to concern. Some questioned why the account was suspended, while others praised the transparency feature for revealing the true origins of high-engagement accounts on X. The location transparency feature has already revealed that dozens of pro-Trump and anti-Trump accounts on X are based outside the US. X's head of product, Nikita Bier, emphasized the importance of the feature in securing the integrity of the global town square. With the feature set to provide more ways for users to verify content authenticity, the suspension of the 'American' account has sparked debate and raised questions about the platform's content moderation policies. (X's new location transparency feature is accessible by tapping on the signup date on profiles. However, HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.)