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Jack Dorsey leaves Bluesky, calls Twitter “freedom technology”

  • Twitter founder Jack Dorsey is no longer on the board of Bluesky. He referred to Twitter as 'freedom technology'.
  • Twitter is criticized for being the opposite of 'freedom technology' due to its ownership and moderation issues.
  • Actual examples of 'freedom technology' include open standard platforms like ActivityPub and blogs/websites.

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Save Time and Elevate Your Twitter Game with RSS to Tweet

  • RSS to Tweet is a tool that generates ready-to-post tweets from RSS feeds.
  • It uses ChatGPT to create unique and engaging tweets.
  • It saves time and elevates the quality of Twitter content.
  • Check out other projects by [insert name] at https://bots.babble-ai.com/rss-to-tweet.

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Google denies Sonic tribute riddled with errors was made by AI

  • Google recently paid tribute to Sonic the Hedgehog on X, but the thread was filled with errors and inaccuracies.
  • Google claimed that the mistakes were not made by AI, but rather a human oversight.
  • Fans speculated whether AI was involved in creating the thread, pointing out poorly altered images and strange errors.
  • The official Sonic account questioned Google's actions in response to the errors.

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Resident Evil 9 Out Early Next Year According To Latest Leaks

  • According to leaks, Resident Evil 9 is set to be released in January 2025.
  • The development for Resident Evil 9 started in 2018 and it will have the longest development period and the biggest budget in the franchise.
  • There are rumors that Resident Evil 9 might be a more open-world title.
  • Fans can expect Capcom to surprise them with new story and mechanics in Resident Evil 9.

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Swiss Broadcasting Corporation Ditches X/Twitter

  • The Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) has announced its withdrawal from the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.
  • The decision comes after concerns raised by French-language RTS regarding the platform's departure from journalistic values.
  • SBC plans to consolidate its presence on X, reducing the number of active channels from 13 to 2, while prioritizing their own digital platforms.
  • The acquisition of X by Elon Musk in 2022 triggered a decline in content moderation and a surge in disinformation, leading to SBC's decision to part ways with the platform.

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Twitter founder Jack Dorsey departs Bluesky board

  • Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey has left the Bluesky board.
  • The decentralized social media platform is now seeking a replacement.
  • Dorsey joined Bluesky back in 2019 when he envisaged an open-source social media construct to migrate Twitter to, later joining its board.

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It sure looks like Jack Dorsey's in his Elon Musk acolyte era

  • Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter, has shown a change in his attitude towards Elon Musk.
  • Dorsey unfollowed over 2,000 accounts on Twitter and now only follows Musk, Edward Snowden, and Stella Assange.
  • He also announced his departure from the board of Bluesky, a social media platform he helped build.
  • Dorsey praised Musk's platform, calling it a form of 'freedom technology.'

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Jack Dorsey Steps Down from Bluesky Board

  • Jack Dorsey, the founder of Twitter, has stepped down from the board of Bluesky, the decentralized social media platform he helped start.
  • Dorsey's departure has sparked discussions about Bluesky's future trajectory and his recent activities on social media platforms.
  • Bluesky expressed gratitude for Dorsey's contributions and announced the search for a new board member who aligns with their mission of decentralized social media experiences.
  • Dorsey's departure raises questions about his level of engagement with Bluesky, while the platform navigates uncertainties and strives to redefine its path forward.

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Helldivers 2 Won't Require A PSN Account On Steam After Massive Player Backlash

  • PlayStation has announced that it will no longer require Helldivers 2 players on PC to link their Steam account to a PlayStation Network account following backlash.
  • The requirement was originally announced on May 2, but due to negative feedback and a messy launch, PlayStation decided to backtrack.
  • The developers and community managers of Helldivers 2 had to manage a massive digital war across social media platforms.
  • Players were upset about the account linking announcement coming late and the inability to play in countries without access to PlayStation Network.

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Friend.tech Community in Uproar Amid Token and V2 Launch

  • Social crypto platform Friend.tech has launched its new native token alongside version two (V2) of the decentralized social media.
  • Users have struggled to claim their airdropped tokens and are unhappy with the token's price decrease.
  • The new Clubs feature, necessary for airdrop eligibility, is not functioning properly.
  • Community members are turning against Friend.tech and considering selling their tokens.

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Elon Musk allows white supremacist Nick Fuentes back on X — again

  • Far-right commentator Nick Fuentes is set to return to X, the platform owned by Elon Musk.
  • Elon Musk has been promoting free speech absolutism on the platform since buying it in 2022.
  • Musk has faced backlash and advertiser withdrawals since taking over X.
  • Fuentes has a controversial past, including attending a white nationalist rally and spreading hate speech.

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Snowden goes after Bitcoin devs, Elon, and puppy killers in X flurry

  • Edward Snowden, the former contractor for the United States National Security Agency, engaged in a social media rant criticizing various individuals.
  • Snowden criticized Elon Musk for his poll about deporting someone who replaces the American flag with another flag.
  • Snowden is known for his whistleblowing incident and is respected in technology-based communities for his stance on freedom and privacy.
  • He also expressed his dismay at the zkSnacks shutdown and raised concerns about free speech and the treatment of farm animals.

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‘Do you want to come hang out?’: Elon Musk’s fun way of asking if an ex-Twitter exec wanted to work for him

  • Elon Musk had an interesting way of phrasing a job offer to a former Twitter exec.
  • Kayvon Beykpour, ex-head of product, recalled Musk's 'hilarious' offer.
  • Musk asked if he wanted to 'swipe right' and 'hang out and work on the product.'
  • Beykpour ultimately declined Musk's offer and is now building something in the consumer space.

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LinkedIn is the Twitter/X rival no one is talking about

  • LinkedIn quietly emerges as a formidable Twitter alternative, outpacing rivals in web traffic and app usage. Since Elon Musk's Twitter acquisition, LinkedIn's traffic surged by 18% while X declined by 10%.
  • The platform's mobile app downloads remained steady, contrasting with X's 24% drop post-rebranding. Microsoft's addition of gaming and short-form videos aims to attract former Twitter users, especially Gen Z.
  • Despite higher subscription costs, LinkedIn's app revenue skyrocketed to $119 million in Q1 2024, surpassing X and Snapchat combined. With its steady growth, LinkedIn poses a significant challenge to traditional social media giants.

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Substack now lets writers paywall their ‘Chat’ discussion spaces

  • Substack is launching the ability for writers to paywall their entire Chat or specific threads to paid or founding members only.
  • Paywalled Chats will help keep conversations intimate and troll-free, while also acting as a paid perk for readers.
  • Substack is upgrading the Chat interface to improve navigation, searchability, and real-time updates.
  • Substack sees Chat as a viable alternative to Twitter and has introduced other features like 'Notes' to compete with the platform.

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