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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. Hey, thank you so much for listening today. I really do appreciate your support. If you could take a second and hit the subscribe or the follow button on whatever podcast platform that you're listening on right now, I'd greatly appreciate it. It helps out the show tremendously and you'll never miss an episode. And each.
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