Linda Yaccarino's blue checkmark on X temporarily disappeared following her resignation as CEO. The badge reappeared within a day, though it is unclear if she uses X Premium for verification. Yaccarino remains engaged on the platform, celebrating various topics and sharing her interests. Her departure coincided with a controversy involving antisemitic posts from the chatbot Grok. Musk appointed Yaccarino as CEO in May 2023 after acquiring X, restructuring the checkmark system to allow users to subscribe for verification.
Linda Yaccarino experienced a brief loss of her blue checkmark on X after stepping down as CEO, but it was restored within a day.
Her departure occurred just a day after xAI's Grok posted antisemitic content on X, leading to further scrutiny on the platform’s moderation policies.
Despite stepping down, Yaccarino remains active on X, expressing excitement about McDonald's Snack Wrap and actively engaging with other content on the platform.
Musk initially appointed Yaccarino as CEO in May 2023, shortly after acquiring the platform, with shifts in the verification system leading to the current status of blue checkmarks.
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