Twitter is further delaying the launch of its API changes

Twitter is still delaying the launch of its API changes. The disappearance of a public offer can have serious consequences.

Twitter has made the decision to once again delay the rollout of its paid API. In a tweet spotted by AppleInsider, the company explained that it needs more time to finalize the changes. “As part of our commitment to delivering the best experience for the developer community, we are postponing the launch of our new API platform for a few days, ” Twitter said in a tweet.

Twitter is further delaying the launch of its API changes

When the company first announced it would shut down its free API, Twitter explained that it would be on February 9th. She then moved that date to February 13 without any communication. Elon Musk hasn’t revealed many details about how this paid API works, other than that it will cost $100 per month and that there will be “identity verification”to limit bot abuse. The company also clarified that it plans to introduce a free offer that will allow “good”bots to tweet up to 1,500 times a month.

The disappearance of a public offer can have serious consequences

It should be noted that third party clients and auto account creators are not the only ones using the Twitter API. Researchers often use the data generated by the platform in a variety of projects. For example, after the recent magnitude 7.8 earthquake that killed nearly 40,000 people in Turkey and Syria, members of the Turkish diaspora used tweets to create a heat map showing where survivors might be, with the intention of sharing their findings with rescuers and humanitarian organizations. in place.

In a recent interview with Time, data experts and people involved in relief projects said the cost-cutting measures spearheaded by Elon Musk, including a spate of layoffs following his takeover of the company in October, have significantly slowed them down. API changes should further increase this impact on rescue efforts. “If the API stops, the flow of data will stop and people will have to use much slower means of coordination for humanitarian aid.”

The upcoming changes to the Twitter API have generated a lot of enthusiasm. As part of our efforts to create an optimal experience for the developer community, we are postponing the launch of our new API platform for a few more days.

More information will be posted… https://t.co/FUZcwJqf9p

— Twitter Dev (@TwitterDev) February 13, 2023