$1m prize: Elon Musk’s X offers reward for best long-form article; winners out January 30

 Elon Musk’s X is launching a $1 million prize for the best long-form article, aiming to boost high-impact content and writing on the platform. This initiative, part of X’s 2026 growth strategy, encourages creators to produce in-depth pieces that shape conversations and break news. The move follows the introduction of X’s ‘Articles’ feature, allowing for longer posts beyond traditional limits. Elon Musk’s X is launching a $1 million prize for the best long-form article, aiming to boost high-impact content and writing on the platform. This initiative, part of X’s 2026 growth strategy, encourages creators to produce in-depth pieces that shape conversations and break news. The move follows the introduction of X’s ‘Articles’ feature, allowing for longer posts beyond traditional limits.