Instagram’s new app was downloaded more than 30 million times in 16 hours. Twitter threatened legal action against its rival.
Tag: Social Media
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Advertisers Watch Threads as Twitter Rival Soars in Debut
The technology giant’s new social network, Threads, pulled in more than 10 million sign-ups within hours of making its debut.
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Ruling Puts Social Media at Crossroads of Disinformation and Free Speech
The case, which could alter how the government battles disinformation, is a flashpoint in a broader effort by conservatives to document what they contend is a liberal conspiracy to silence their views.
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Threads: What to Know About Instagram’s ‘Twitter Killer’ App
Here’s what to know about Instagram’s new app for public conversations and how it differs from Twitter.
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Disinformation Researchers Fret About Fallout From Judge’s Order
They said a restriction on government interaction with social media companies could impede efforts to curb false claims about vaccines and voter fraud.