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Welcome back to the Elon Musk Podcast.
This is a show where we discuss the critical crossroads that
shape SpaceX, Tesla X, The Boring Company, and Neuralink.
And I'm your host Will Walden. Jack Dorsey, who's the Co
founder of Twitter, recently announced his resignation from
the board of Blue Sky, which is a decentralized social media
platform he helped to establish to compete with Twitter.
His departure comes as he publicly praised Elon Musk's ex,
which is formerly Twitter, labeling it as part of freedom
technology. The shift in allegiance marks a
significant change in Dorsey's engagement with social media
platforms. Host.
His leaving of Twitter now. Dorsey disclosed his decision to
leave Blue Sky board in a terse response to an inquiry on X,
where he simply stated no, confirming his exit.
His departure follows his initial funding and promotion of
Blue Sky, intended as an ideal version of Twitter, emphasizing
user control and decentralization.
Basically not being controlled by a big corporation, but
controlling your own destiny on the platform.
And then a related post on X, Dorsey shared thoughts on the
importance of open Internet protocols.
He tweeted, Don't depend on corporations to grant you
rights, defend them yourself using freedom.
Technology. You're on one.
This message shows that his belief in technology supports
user empowerment and independence.
Now, the concept of freedom technology, as Dorsey describes,
involves leveraging open protocols, and these protocols
are akin to open source software that anyone can inspect and
modify. This approach is seen as a way
to reduce corporate control over online platforms and services.
And Blue Sky, the platform that Dorsey is departing from, was
launched with the vision of creating a decentralized social
media service. It opened to public registration
earlier this year and quickly gained attention as an
alternative to the tumultuous environment on Twitter.
Following Musk's acquisition and despite its initial popularity,
Blue Sky's traction seems to have waned, especially with the
emergence of meta platforms Threads, which has become a
strong competitor now. This competitive landscape shows
its challenges between Blue Sky and Twitter and Threads, and
they need to maintain a user base and relevance in this time.
Now Dorsey's reduced activity on social media platforms, it's
also notable. He significantly pared down the
list of people he follows on X, limiting it to just three
people, Elon Musk, Edward Snowden, and Stella Assange.
This action hints at Dorsey's current focus and possibly his
shifting alliances in the tech world.
The implication of Dorsey's resignation and his comments are
still unfolding. His endorsement on X as a form
of free technology suggests a potential reconciliation, or at
least a softening of his previous critiques of Musk's
management of Twitter. Blue Skies responded to Dorsey's
departure by expressing gratitude for his contributions
and announcing their search. For a new board member who
aligns with their mission, this indicates an ongoing commitment
to their foundational goals. Despite the set back.
Now, the timing of these events is particularly interesting
given other legal challenges facing Dorsey.
Federal prosecutors are currently examining the
financial transactions of another company he founded,
Block, for potential compliance lapses.
Dorsey's shift in focus from operational roles to advocating
for technology driven autonomy shows a broader trend among tech
leaders who are re evaluating their roles in influence in the
evolving digital sphere. And as Blue Sky continues to
develop and possibly reshape its strategy, the impact of Dorsey's
departure will likely become more apparent.
The platform's ability to innovate and attract users will
be crucial for its survival and growth.
Amid fierce competition and the discussion surrounding open
protocols and user rights that Dorsey sparked with his posts
and part of a larger conversation about the future of
Internet governance and digital rights.
The disclosure is essential as more users and regulators
scrutinize the power dynamics within major technology
platforms. Now the evolution of X and its
classification as quote freedom technology by figures like
Dorsey could influence other platforms approaches to design
and user interaction. This might lead to more
platforms adopting user standards, open standards and
open protocols. And the reaction from the tech
community and users of Dorsey's recent moves and statements will
provide further insights into the current attitudes towards
social media governance and the role of technology in societal
changes. And as the landscape of social
media continues to shift every single day, the principles and
technologies that will define future platforms are being
debated. Implemented.
Right now, we're all part of it, and Dorsey's involvement in
advocacy play a pivotal role in this process.
Even as he steps back from direct leadership positions,
Dorsey's advocacy for open protocols and his critique of
corporate control will likely shape the future developments in
social technology. His influence remains
substantial even in a nominally reduced capability, and his
recent actions and statements shows that he's going to
transition now from his career to his new philosophies.
He's stepping away from Blue Sky and embracing A broader role in
promoting freedom technology, and Dorsey continues to impact
the tech world profoundly. The shift shows the importance
of ongoing debates about user rights, cororate influence and
the architecture of the whole Internet itself.
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