PANews reported on December 6 that according to the official Safety Twitter account on the X platform, the scope of application of the gray certification mark has been expanded to include governors, local government agencies and more government-related positions around the world. New certification objects include first ladies/gentlemen, deputy ministers, governors/chief ministers and ambassadors, etc., aiming to enhance recognition support for global governments and related agencies.

Earlier, Musk announced that Twitter will pilot a new multi-color authentication system . Corporate accounts will be authenticated with a gold logo, government officials will be authenticated with a gray logo, and blue authentication will be for individuals.