Connect with us

Tech

Jack Dorsey’s Bluesky set to give Elon Musk’s Twitter a run for its money

Published

on

Following the controversial changes made by tech billionaire Elon Musk on the microblogging site Twitter, its former CEO Jack Dorsey has launched Bluesky for those who are missing the old platform.

As the app opens and the option of creating an account is clicked, it says: “This is the company that keeps you online”.

The Bluesky was launched on iOS in February and on Android this month.

Its system is run on a decentralised network providing users more control over how the service is operated, giving more control over data storage and content moderation to users.

Recently Dorsey’s Bluesky gained the attention of people such as Democratic Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Chrissy Teigen, among others.

Find out what this Jack Dorsey’s new platform is.

What is Bluesky?

It is a new social network for microblogging same to Twitter, in which its users post different kinds of updates posts on their timelines. However, in the new app, there are no hashtags or options to message directly to other users.

The Bluesky was created independently of Twitter when Jack Dorsey was its CEO. However, it was funded by the company until it became independent in February last year.

Dorsey introduced his idea in a Tweet back in 2019, saying it also plans to “build an open community around it, inclusive of companies [and] organisations, researchers, civil society leaders.” Still, he warned, “this isn’t going to happen overnight.”

Dorsey said last year: “The biggest issue and my biggest regret is that [Twitter] became a company.”

He later clarified that “if a service was a protocol, it can’t be owned by a state or company.”

Twitter facing exodus?

People are finding alternatives to Twitter who are frustrated by the decisions of its CEO Elon Musk, who acquired it for $44 billion last year.

In the time span of six months, Elon Musk decided to make several controversial changes, such as blue ticks from prominent figures, sparking fears of disinformation and fake news.

SpaceX owner and Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks during a conversation at the E3 gaming convention in Los Angeles, California, US. — Reuters/File
SpaceX owner and Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks during a conversation at the E3 gaming convention in Los Angeles, California, US. — Reuters/File

Some of the important public figures are opting for Bluesky after Musk’s new direction.

Data.ai reported that Bluesky has been downloaded more than 375,000 times from the Apple App Store and the waitlist continues to be flooded with signup requests.

The number of downloads on Google Play can be seen more than 100,000 times.

It remains to be seen how Bluesky would sustain its presence and won’t be eclipsed as Mastodon — a similar platform gained attention last year.

The early shift toward Bluesky is a positive one, as it gives social media users more choice over where they spend their time, said Mark Bartholomew, a professor at the University at Buffalo School of Law who writes about online privacy.

“Competition might actually help users find the product features they want, like greater privacy protection, portability, and more significant content moderation,” added Bartholomew.

“Social media platforms have features that users dislike but they still feel like they must accept them to just be in the online space where everyone else is,” he said.

He also noted that People went to Bluesky because Musk forced them to, by “sabotaging his own platform.”

Latest News

Pakistan’s first multi-mission satellite has started operational.

Published

on

By

The inaugural multi-mission satellite of Pakistan, PAKSAT MM1, has been successfully operationalized with the assistance of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC).

The operationalization of the satellite represents a significant milestone in the nation’s space and digital growth framework.

The success of PAKSAT-MM1 will revolutionize Pakistan’s communication infrastructure, benefiting multiple IT sectors.

The satellite will deliver services including television broadcasting, mobile telecommunications, community internet access, and tele-education to enhance local enterprises.

This satellite will enhance internet coverage in remote regions, advancing the government’s objective of Digital Pakistan.

Pakistan has ascended 14 positions in the United Nations E-Governance Development Index. The country currently ranks 136th overall, an improvement from 150th in 2022.

Pakistan’s historic lunar mission (ICUBE-Q) was launched on May 3 aboard China’s Chang’E6 from Hainan, China.

The iCube-Qamar satellite project is Pakistan’s inaugural lunar exploration initiative, constituting a key achievement in the nation’s space endeavors.

The satellite iCube-Q was conceived and created by the Institute of Space Technology (IST) in partnership with Shanghai University SJTU of China and Pakistan’s national space agency SUPARCO.

Continue Reading

Latest News

In Pakistan, TikTok deleted over 30 million videos due to them breaking community norms.

Published

on

By

In order to further explain the platform’s proactive approach to content management in Pakistan, TikTok has issued its Q2 2024 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report. The content and accounts that were terminated for breaking the platform’s community guidelines are transparently disclosed in this quarterly report.

As the platform continues to bolster its content moderation procedures to protect its varied community, the study indicates that over 30,709,744 videos were removed from TikTok in Pakistan during the most recent reporting period. Important discoveries reveal that 97% of these films were taken down in less than a day, and 99.5% of these movies were proactively removed before people reported them. These numbers demonstrate TikTok’s dedication to preventing harmful content from being posted and guaranteeing a safer platform for its Pakistani user base.

On TikTok, millions of videos are uploaded daily by over a billion users, and the platform is always improving and giving priority to automatic moderation technology. In Q2 2024, more than 178,827,465 videos were deleted from the platform. 144,430,133 of these were eliminated automatically, demonstrating the platform’s creative application of its detection technologies to instantly delete hazardous content.

With the help of this technological breakthrough, TikTok is able to expand its moderation efforts and keep its expanding worldwide community safe. At 98.2%, TikTok’s proactive detection rate makes it more effective than ever to remove hazardous content before users see it. Reiterating the precision and efficacy of TikTok’s content control algorithms, the data also shows a 50% decrease in the quantity of restored videos.

In order to provide a safe environment for its varied user base in Pakistan and around the world, TikTok is investing in state-of-the-art moderation technology while maintaining a top priority in transparency and platform safety.

Continue Reading

Latest News

Huawei presents an advanced AI-capable cloud solution at GITEX 2024.

Published

on

By

Huawei Cloud is showcasing its dedication to intelligent enhancements and cloud breakthroughs at GITEX 2024 in Dubai, emphasizing AI-driven, industry-specific solutions for areas such as government, banking, media, and e-commerce.

GITEX Global 2024 will take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from October 14 to 18. Attend Huawei’s exhibits situated in B10 and B20 of Hall 22.

Alan Qi, President of Huawei Cloud Middle East and Central Asia, stated, “Huawei Cloud introduces global digital transformation best practices to the region through AI-native cloud services, including databases, big data, data governance, software development, and AI.” We collaborate with industry experts to develop solutions for government, electricity, banking, media, e-commerce, and retail, facilitating digital and intelligent transformation. Moreover, we link local industries with global corporations to promote innovation via peer exchanges and effective methods.

The company’s “Everything-as-a-Service” strategy matches with its objective of providing efficient, cloud-based solutions across several industries.

Huawei Cloud provides an Everything-as-a-Service strategy that encompasses fully digital, cloud-based, and AI-driven services, such as Infrastructure-as-a-Service, Technology-as-a-Service, and Expertise-as-a-Service.

During GITEX 2024, Huawei Cloud introduced solutions for five primary sectors: digital government, media and entertainment, Web3, e-commerce and retail, and telecoms.

The company unveiled advancements such as the enhanced Pangu Models 5.0 and the cloud-native development platform CodeArts, aimed at augmenting AI capabilities and optimizing software development efficiency.

Huawei will provide ICT training to 300,000 young individuals in Pakistan.

Moreover, Huawei Cloud will conduct the Huawei Cloud Summit UAE 2024 at the Conrad Hotel in Dubai on October 15.

The event, themed “Leap to Intelligence with a Better Cloud,” will include product releases, collaborative solution launches with ecosystem partners, and announcements regarding talent development initiatives.

The Huawei Cloud Partner and Ecosystem Forum is scheduled for October 16 to explore policies and strategies for partner and ecosystem sales, products, operations, and marketing.

Continue Reading

Trending