Elon Musk Reacts to X’s Success as the #1 News App in India

Elon Musk, the owner of the social media platform X (previously known as Twitter), has responded to an online assertion made by a user who mentioned that X is currently the leading news application on the App Store in India.

The user @cb_doge, known as DogeDesigner, tweeted, “BREAKING: X is now the #1 news app on the App Store in India.” Musk frequently engages with this user, and on this occasion, he chose to reply with a simple, yet impactful word: Cool.

This brief reply from Musk spurred a wave of reactions from users. Many celebrated the success of X, while others pointed out the presence of scammers exploiting the payout system available on X. There were also voices in the community calling for X to be geoblocked in India.

The Changing Landscape of News Consumption

User @karlmehta highlighted the significance of X’s achievement, indicating a notable change in how news is consumed by modern audiences. The user remarked it as a “Huge milestone,” indicating a shift in news consumption trends among Gen Z and millennials, stating, “Fast, social, algorithmic.” Others echoed this sentiment, noting that traditional media outlets are losing ground, as news consumption habits have shifted dramatically in recent years.

Elon Musk’s Interest in India

These developments come alongside Musk’s renewed focus on India. Recently, he met with Prime Minister Modi, suggesting an impending visit to the country. Following the meeting, Modi shared on X that they discussed “the immense potential for collaboration in areas of technology and innovation between India and the US.”