According to Sawyer Merritt, the latest update on X (formerly Twitter) reveals that increased creator payouts will be accessible only to accounts subscribed to Premium+. This move is likely to accelerate the adoption of AI-powered content creation tools as creators seek to maximize earnings. AI startups offering social media automation, audience analytics, and content optimization can leverage this trend to deliver solutions tailored for Premium+ creators. The platform shift underscores the growing role of AI in monetizing social networks, opening opportunities for SaaS providers and AI-driven influencer marketing platforms (source: Sawyer Merritt on Twitter, December 31, 2025).