Quitting X is the easy bit, but Canada's leaders can't even do that

A few weeks of X’s algorithm can make you more right-wing – and it doesn’t wear off quickly

Elon Musk’s social media platform is boosting conservative content – and it’s having long-lasting effects on how users see the world.

A few weeks of X’s algorithm can make you more right-wing – and it doesn’t wear off quickly

Elon Musk’s social media platform is boosting conservative content – and it’s having long-lasting effects on how users see the world.

Bluesky And X Users Plummet Year After Trump’s Election Win—Truth Social Makes Small Gains

Bluesky, a liberal-leaning social platform that welcomed hordes of users disillusioned by Elon Musk’s X, hasn’t sustained its surge in activity after President Donald Trump won a second term.

There is no ethical case for staying on X

X has crossed a line it cannot uncross. This is no longer a debate about moderation or free speech trade-offs, but about predictable harm enabled by design. When a platform becomes ethically indefensible, outrage is not enough – walking away matters.

How Elon Musk’s Own Account Dominates X (Published 2024)

The billionaire has effectively become the star of his social media platform, transforming X into a reflection of his personal views before the election.

X Kills Nitter And Xcancel, The Last Ways To Read Tweets Without Elon Watching

When Twitter launched, it was originally designed to be just like an open protocol. In the early days, the company eagerly supported third party development, building on that protocol. But, because…

German political parties leave X, say platform “descended into chaos”

Three German left-wing parties have announced a coordinated departure from the social media platform X, saying it has descended into chaos and promotes right-wing populist content.

X Corp

X, formerly known as Twitter, is a global social-media platform that facilitates real-time communication and the sharing of short messages, known as "tweets". Founded...

How Bluesky, Alternative to X and Facebook, Is Handling Explosive Growth

<blockquote><br /><strong><em>The fledgling social media site has been flooded with new users since the election. It hasn’t all been easy.</em></strong></b...

X (ex-Twitter) : de nombreuses collectivités, institutions ou personnalités quittent le réseau social ce lundi - ICI

Alors que Donald Trump est officiellement investi président des États-Unis ce lundi, des dizaines d'institutions, collectivités ou personnalités publiques ont choisi de quitter X (anciennement Twitter), jugé toxique pour la démocratie depuis son rachat par Elon Musk, fervent soutien du républicain.

How Bluesky, Alternative to X and Facebook, Is Handling Explosive Growth (Published 2024)

The fledgling social media site has been flooded with new users since the election. It hasn’t all been easy.

A new study suggests that scientists are leaving X (formerly known as Twitter) in significant numbers due to its declining professional value. Many now find Bluesky to be a more effective platform for networking, outreach, and staying updated on research.

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How to use Bluesky, the Twitter-like social app taking on Elon Musk's X | TechCrunch

Bluesky is continuing to blow up. The Twitter-like service and alternative to Elon Musk's X, has now surpassed 16 million users after seeing rapid growth

The State Department’s X Directive and the End of Platform Independence

A cable endorsing a social media platform by name as a tool of U.S. diplomacy and  military psychological operations would have been unthinkable—until recently.

My 2024 thoughts on the state of social media

I see a continued fragmentation of social media as people leave X(Twitter).