# X to send DM notifications for corrections to posts you engaged with

Elon Musk announced that the social media platform X will send direct messages to users when posts they have interacted with (liked, replied, etc.) are corrected. The feature is intended to improve transparency and reduce the spread of misinformation by alerting users to updates. However, it may also raise privacy concerns regarding notification practices.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Technology
- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/08/elon-musk-says-x-will-send-dms-when-posts-youve-engaged-with-are-corrected/) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:46:20 +0000