Elon Musk Passes Barack Obama As The Most Followed Person On Twitter

Elon Musk is now the most followed person on Twitter (photo: twitter @elonmusk)

JAKARTA - Elon Musk has shifted former US President Barack Obama as the most followed person on Twitter. Currently, the billionaire has 133,068,709 followers compared to Obama's 133,042,819, according to a number of followers reported on their respective Twitter profiles.

Musk's 44 billion US dollar acquisition of Twitter without a doubt has helped increase the number of followers past Obama. Last June, the Twitter owner reached 100 million followers, and that number has only continued to grow in recent months.

Among posting random memes and sometimes controversial, Musk used his Twitter account to communicate various changes that would come to Twitter. He also conducted a followers' poll on some major decisions, such as letting Donald Trump come back to the platform and whether or not Musk should step down as CEO of Twitter.

Musk's posting habits are in stark contrast to Obama, who mainly uses his account for professional purposes, such as promoting important goals or highlighting some of the work he does as president. The same applies to Justin Bieber and Katy Perry, who are in third and fourth place in terms of the most followers on Twitter.

Twitter itself is one of the most popular social media platforms around the world, with millions of active users every day. Among Twitter users, having many followers or followers can be prestige and indicators of popularity. However, just like things in life, the advantage of having the most followers on Twitter is always balanced with risks and losses.

The advantage of having the most followers on Twitter is that it can increase the visibility and influence of a person on social media. The more followers you have, the more people you will see and be exposed to uploaded content. It can also increase the chances of becoming an online influencer or entrepreneur, which can have a positive impact on a person's career and income.

Twitter account owners with many followers can also take advantage of this platform as a marketing tool. Many companies are interested in advertising on social media accounts with a large number of followers because they can reach a wider audience and potential. Popular Twitter users can get sponsorships and advertising offers, as well as cooperation with well-known brands.

However, having many followers on Twitter also has risks and disadvantages. One of them is privacy and security risks. The more followers, the greater the chance of getting the attention of hackers or malicious users who try to take advantage of personal information to commit fraud or online crime.

In addition, having many followers can also increase pressure and criticism from the public. Twitter users with large numbers of followers are often targeted by other users who criticize and criticize every action and statement taken. Negative comments and insults can affect one's mental health and have a negative impact on online imagery and reputation.

Another loss from having the most followers on Twitter is the risk of a bad influence on reputation. Twitter users who have a lot of followers must ensure that the uploaded content is in accordance with good values and ethics. Inappropriate content or defamation of others can damage the reputation and image of the online that has been built.