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What will be the primary reason for EU's scrutiny of Bluesky by the end of 2024?
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Bluesky Surges to 21 Million Users Amid Left-Wing Exodus from Musk's X; EU Raises Concerns
Nov 25, 2024, 11:27 AM
Bluesky, a social media platform once backed by Twitter founder Jack Dorsey and run by two women, is experiencing a significant surge in users as global audiences flee Elon Musk's X platform, formerly known as Twitter. Following Musk's acquisition of X and his support for Donald Trump's re-election, Bluesky's user base has grown rapidly, swelling from 13 million in October to more than 21 million. Daily app usage in the US and UK has skyrocketed by almost 300% to 3.5 million users per day. The platform is attracting left-wing political figures, media outlets, companies, and individuals seeking an alternative to X. Rose Wang, Chief Operating Officer of Bluesky, stated that people are tired of algorithms deciding everything. Meanwhile, the European Union has accused Bluesky of violating regulations by not disclosing key information, adding regulatory scrutiny to its rapid growth. There are concerns about how Bluesky moderates content and handles misinformation as its user base soars. As Meta's Threads loses ground, Bluesky is positioning itself as a leading alternative in the fragmented social media landscape. Canadian MPs are among those migrating to the platform.
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