<p>Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, has expressed his intention to prioritise "kindness" in his company's new Threads app. He says, that in contrast to Twitter, which has faced an increase in hate speech and misinformation, Threads is an attempt at creating a friendly and successful platform. However, within days of the platform being launched, right-wing figures have already begun challenging the app's content moderation practices by posting hate speech and misinformation.</p>

<h2><strong>Billionaire Satanists and the ambition to "blow up" on Threads</strong></h2>

<p>Research by Media Matters shows that within "24 hours of Threads' release, right-wing and fringe figures signed up for the platform". As per the Guardian, among them are white nationalist Richard Spencer, the former Breitbart writer, and white supremacists such as Nick Fuentes, an outspoken antisemite.</p>

<p>Of these, Fuentes was suspended from Instagram in 2019. On July 6th, in a live stream, he announced to his followers that he has signed up for Threads using a fake Instagram account.</p>

<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/for-elon-musk-zuck-is-a-cuck-amid-intense-twitter-vs-threads-rivalry-613777">For Elon Musk, 'Zuck is a cuck', amid intense Twitter vs Threads rivalry</a></strong></p>

<p>"I signed up for it last night. I made a fake Instagram. I got on a fake Thread."</p>

<p>He also instigated his followers to "try and build a big account. I mean, if you get in early, maybe some of you guys can blow up and red pill some people on there," reports the Guardian.</p>

<p>As per Reuters, some users on the new social media were seen discussing topics such as the Illuminati and "billionaire satanists," while others engaged in contentious debates on subjects ranging from gender identity to violence in the West Bank.</p>

<h2><strong>Another Twitter?</strong></h2>

<p>Threads is a free app linked to Instagram, requiring users to have an Instagram account. Therefore, the terms of use and community guidelines that govern Instagram also apply to Threads.</p>

<p>Instagram's guidelines prohibit support or praise of terrorism, organised crime, and hate groups, promising to remove content that contains credible threats or hate speech.</p>

<p>However, just like other social media platforms, Instagram too has faced difficulties in controlling hate speech and misinformation.</p>

<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/twitter-threatens-legal-action-against-metas-threads-unraveling-battle-for-social-media-supremacy-612886">Twitter threatens legal action against Meta's Threads, unraveling battle for social media supremacy</a></strong></p>

<p>Last month, Instagram was criticised for reinstating the account of misinformation spreader Robert F Kennedy Jr and lifting the ban on Donald Trump's account earlier this year.</p>

<p>Meta has stated that it will apply the same rules used on Instagram to the Threads app and is relying on the existing infrastructure for content moderation. When attempting to follow accounts flagged for spreading misinformation, Threads displays a warning, similar to Instagram.</p>

<p>Right-wing accounts are testing Threads' policies by posting hate speech and misinformation. Some users even desire to be banned as a badge of honour. Far-right news outlets, including Breitbart News and the Gateway Pundit, have joined the app but have not posted much content yet.</p>

<p>According to Instagram's community guidelines, it is "not a place to support or praise terrorism, organised crime or hate groups".</p>

<p>Melanie Smith from the Institute for Strategic Dialogue warned that harmful and misleading content is already present on the app.</p>

<p>"We’re already seeing plenty of high-profile accounts that have been known to spread harmful and misleading content," she said.</p>

<p>Content moderation issues that have affected other platforms are likely to arise on Threads over time, according to Alexandra Popken, Twitter's former head of trust and safety operations.</p>

<p>Talking to Associated Press, she said: "I see brands like Slim Jim trying to be funny. I see influencers who I follow on Instagram and people who I care about in my life."</p>

<p>"There's like this period of time where the bad actors haven’t found it yet. It’s like this non-toxic, happy corner of the internet."</p>


Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, has expressed his intention to prioritise "kindness" in his company's new Threads app. He says, that in contrast to Twitter, which has faced an increase in hate speech and misinformation, Threads is an attempt at creating a friendly and successful platform.

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, has expressed his intention to prioritise "kindness" in his company's new Threads app. He says, that in contrast to Twitter, which has faced an increase in hate speech and misinformation, Threads is an attempt at creating a friendly and successful platform. However, within days of the platform being launched, right-wing figures have already begun challenging the app's content moderation practices by posting hate speech and misinformation. Billionaire Satanists and the ambition to "blow up" on Threads Research by Media Matters shows that within "24 hours of Threads' release, right-wing and fringe figures signed up for the platform". As per the Guardian, among them are white nationalist Richard Spencer, the former Breitbart writer, and white supremacists such as Nick Fuentes, an outspoken antisemite. Of these, Fuentes was suspended from Instagram in 2019. On July 6th, in a live stream, he announced to his followers that he has signed up for Threads using a fake Instagram account. Also read | For Elon Musk, 'Zuck is a cuck', amid intense Twitter vs Threads rivalry "I signed up for it last night. I made a fake Instagram. I got on a fake Thread." He also instigated his followers to "try and build a big account. I mean, if you get in early, maybe some of you guys can blow up and red pill some people on there," reports the Guardian. As per Reuters, some users on the new social media were seen discussing topics such as the Illuminati and "billionaire satanists," while others engaged in contentious debates on subjects ranging from gender identity to violence in the West Bank. Another Twitter? Threads is a free app linked to Instagram, requiring users to have an Instagram account. Therefore, the terms of use and community guidelines that govern Instagram also apply to Threads. Instagram's guidelines prohibit support or praise of terrorism, organised crime, and hate groups, promising to remove content that contains credible threats or hate speech. However, just like other social media platforms, Instagram too has faced difficulties in controlling hate speech and misinformation. Also read | Twitter threatens legal action against Meta's Threads, unraveling battle for social media supremacy Last month, Instagram was criticised for reinstating the account of misinformation spreader Robert F Kennedy Jr and lifting the ban on Donald Trump's account earlier this year. Meta has stated that it will apply the same rules used on Instagram to the Threads app and is relying on the existing infrastructure for content moderation. When attempting to follow accounts flagged for spreading misinformation, Threads displays a warning, similar to Instagram. Right-wing accounts are testing Threads' policies by posting hate speech and misinformation. Some users even desire to be banned as a badge of honour. Far-right news outlets, including Breitbart News and the Gateway Pundit, have joined the app but have not posted much content yet. According to Instagram's community guidelines, it is "not a place to support or praise terrorism, organised crime or hate groups". Melanie Smith from the Institute for Strategic Dialogue warned that harmful and misleading content is already present on the app. "We’re already seeing plenty of high-profile accounts that have been known to spread harmful and misleading content," she said. Content moderation issues that have affected other platforms are likely to arise on Threads over time, according to Alexandra Popken, Twitter's former head of trust and safety operations. Talking to Associated Press, she said: "I see brands like Slim Jim trying to be funny. I see influencers who I follow on Instagram and people who I care about in my life." "There's like this period of time where the bad actors haven’t found it yet. It’s like this non-toxic, happy corner of the internet."

Within 24 hours of launch, hate speech & misinformation spread across Zuckerberg's 'Threads': Report

A new social media platform is taking the world by a storm. The latest app launched by meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg called threads has been pitched as a friendly rival to Twitter. The app has already garnered over 30 million users but the question being how significant is this new platform and what impact will it have on Twitter.

Impact of Threads on social media

<p>Karan Johar is on Threads, and two days after joining, the director made sure that everyone knew that he had finally made his debut on the new social app. Johar, who will make his comeback as a director with <em>Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani</em>, hosted an Ask Me Anything session and answered a lot of weird, funny, and genuine questions that the Threads users had for him.</p>

<p>Karan wrote, ''AKA! Ask Karan anything !!! Happy to answer legit questions that make me gush and blush not flush!!!! Am here for 10 minutes my threaders!''</p>

<p>During the 10-minute chat, the director even answered the question of whether he is&nbsp;gay. Replying to the query, the director gave a witty answer, asking if that person was interested.</p>

<p>One user wrote, "You are gay, right?" To which he replied, "You’re interested?''</p>

<p>Another bunch of questions was about his biggest regret as a director and when he would make a movie with Salman Khan, among other things.<br />
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<p>Replying to a question about his biggest regret, Karan said, "I never got to work with and direct my favourite actor Sridevi ma’am."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Another person asked, "Dharma and SRK collaboration happen in future?" Karan replied, "Ask me no secrets will tell you no lies."&nbsp;</p>

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When asked about when he will make a movie with Salman, Karan simply said, ''hmmmmmm.''</p>

<p>He also shared a piece of advice with a 20-year-old&nbsp;aspiring to become a director like him, ''Don’t listen to naysayers ! It’s possible so believe manifest and be educated in film before you deep." (sic)</p>

<p>One user asked about Karan's strength. To which he replied, ''My thick skin.''</p>

<p>A lot of rumours are doing the rounds that Karan will make a cameo appearance in his upcoming movie <em>Rocky aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani. </em>Answering one such question, Karan rebutted the rumour and wrote that 'he wants the film to be a success'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The question reads, "Are you gonna do a cameo in Rocky Aur Rani?" Johar replied, "No I want the film to be a success."&nbsp;</p>

<p>One fan asked, "Do you consider yourself a black sheep?" Karan replied, "Not at all!!! I am the good son and the only child."</p>

<h2><strong>More about Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani</strong></h2>

<p>The movie, starring two stalwarts of Bollywood, Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, is one of the most anticipated movies of the year. Another reason for the movie to be special is that it marks the directorial comeback of Karan Johar. Ever since the trailer of the movie was released, Johar has been receiving a lot of appreciation, with many saying that he's the only one who can bring back the quintessential Bollywood romance to the screen.</p>

<p>After watching the teaser, one thing we can say is that the movie is going to be a rollercoaster ride with lots of drama. Featuring Alia and Ranveer in the lead, the teaser gives a glimpse at the family drama.</p>

<p>The film also stars Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan, Shabana Azmi, and Churni Ganguly, among others.</p>

<p>The movie will release in theatres on July 28.</p>

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Karan Johar is on Threads, and two days after joining, the director made sure that everyone knew that he had finally made his debut on the new social app. Johar, who will make his comeback as a director with Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, hosted an Ask Me Anything session and answered a lot of weird, funny, and genuine questions that the Threads users had for him.

Karan Johar is on Threads, and two days after joining, the director made sure that everyone knew that he had finally made his debut on the new social app. Johar, who will make his comeback as a director with Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, hosted an Ask Me Anything session and answered a lot of weird, funny, and genuine questions that the Threads users had for him. Karan wrote, ''AKA! Ask Karan anything !!! Happy to answer legit questions that make me gush and blush not flush!!!! Am here for 10 minutes my threaders!'' During the 10-minute chat, the director even answered the question of whether he is gay. Replying to the query, the director gave a witty answer, asking if that person was interested. One user wrote, "You are gay, right?" To which he replied, "You’re interested?'' Another bunch of questions was about his biggest regret as a director and when he would make a movie with Salman Khan, among other things. Replying to a question about his biggest regret, Karan said, "I never got to work with and direct my favourite actor Sridevi ma’am." Another person asked, "Dharma and SRK collaboration happen in future?" Karan replied, "Ask me no secrets will tell you no lies." When asked about when he will make a movie with Salman, Karan simply said, ''hmmmmmm.'' He also shared a piece of advice with a 20-year-old aspiring to become a director like him, ''Don’t listen to naysayers ! It’s possible so believe manifest and be educated in film before you deep." (sic) One user asked about Karan's strength. To which he replied, ''My thick skin.'' A lot of rumours are doing the rounds that Karan will make a cameo appearance in his upcoming movie Rocky aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani. Answering one such question, Karan rebutted the rumour and wrote that 'he wants the film to be a success'. The question reads, "Are you gonna do a cameo in Rocky Aur Rani?" Johar replied, "No I want the film to be a success." One fan asked, "Do you consider yourself a black sheep?" Karan replied, "Not at all!!! I am the good son and the only child." More about Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani The movie, starring two stalwarts of Bollywood, Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, is one of the most anticipated movies of the year. Another reason for the movie to be special is that it marks the directorial comeback of Karan Johar. Ever since the trailer of the movie was released, Johar has been receiving a lot of appreciation, with many saying that he's the only one who can bring back the quintessential Bollywood romance to the screen. After watching the teaser, one thing we can say is that the movie is going to be a rollercoaster ride with lots of drama. Featuring Alia and Ranveer in the lead, the teaser gives a glimpse at the family drama. The film also stars Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan, Shabana Azmi, and Churni Ganguly, among others. The movie will release in theatres on July 28. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Karan Johar hosts first Ask Me Session on Threads, gives humorous answer to user who asked, 'You are gay?'

<p>The release of Meta's Threads mobile app has set a new milestone in app history, garnering significant attention and admiration.</p>

<p>According to data from Sensor Tower, the app experienced an extraordinary achievement on its launch day, surpassing previous records by amassing approximately 40 million downloads worldwide, as reported by NDTV.</p>

<h2><strong>Impressive downloads and operating system breakdown</strong></h2>

<p>Threads witnessed an overwhelming number of downloads, with Android accounting for 75 per cent&nbsp;of the total downloads compared to iOS. On an international scale, India took the lead with 22 per cent&nbsp;of the downloads, closely followed by Brazil with 16 per cent. The United States contributed around 5.5 million downloads, forming a significant portion of the overall tally.</p>

<h2><strong>Threads' performance in comparison to other apps</strong></h2>

<p>Threads exceeded the launch performances of popular games like Pokemon GO and Call of Duty Mobile, both of which had fewer than 20 million downloads on their respective debut days. It also outshined concurrent social media apps, with its closest competitor, Truth Social, accumulating only 144,000 downloads on its inauguration day. Established social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram continue to dominate in terms of worldwide Monthly Active Users (MAUs), followed by TikTok, Snap Inc., Twitter, and BeReal.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/explained-threat-of-threads-how-metas-version-of-twitter-is-not-new-at-all-612577">Explained: Threat of Threads? How Meta's version of Twitter is not new at all</a></p>

<h2><strong>User base insights and overlaps</strong></h2>

<p>Analysis of Threads' user base revealed intriguing findings. A significant majority, 96 per cent, of Threads users were found to be concurrently active on Instagram.</p>

<p>There were also substantial overlaps with other platforms, including WhatsApp (80 per cent), Facebook (58 per cent), and Twitter (56 per cent). Instagram, in turn, exhibited high concurrent user engagement, with 79 per cent&nbsp;of its users also active on WhatsApp. Twitter demonstrated an 83 per cent&nbsp;overlap with Instagram and a 49 per cent&nbsp;overlap with Facebook.</p>

<p>Threads made a noticeable impact on the app install rates in various countries.</p>

<p>In the United States, Threads accounted for 14 per cent&nbsp;of all app installations on its launch day. The app had an even more significant impact in the United Kingdom and Brazil, contributing to 20 per cent&nbsp;and 26 per cent&nbsp;of the overall installs, respectively.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Gravitas Plus: Threads: Another app to doomscroll?</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>Demographics of Threads users</strong></h2>

<p>Insights from Sensor Tower's mobile device panel revealed a male-dominated user base, with approximately 68 per cent&nbsp;identifying as males and 32 per cent as females. Among different age groups, males aged 25 to 35 exhibited the highest engagement at 28 per cent. Users between 18 and 25 accounted for 11 per cent&nbsp;of males and slightly over 5 per cent of females. Users above the age of 45 were in the minority, with males at 3 per cent and females at less than two&nbsp;per cent.</p>

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The release of Meta's Threads mobile app has set a new milestone in app history, garnering significant attention and admiration. According to data from Sensor Tower, the app experienced an extraordinary achievement on its launch day, surpassing previous records by amassing approximately 40 million downloads worldwide, as reported by NDTV.

The release of Meta's Threads mobile app has set a new milestone in app history, garnering significant attention and admiration. According to data from Sensor Tower, the app experienced an extraordinary achievement on its launch day, surpassing previous records by amassing approximately 40 million downloads worldwide, as reported by NDTV. Impressive downloads and operating system breakdown Threads witnessed an overwhelming number of downloads, with Android accounting for 75 per cent of the total downloads compared to iOS. On an international scale, India took the lead with 22 per cent of the downloads, closely followed by Brazil with 16 per cent. The United States contributed around 5.5 million downloads, forming a significant portion of the overall tally. Threads' performance in comparison to other apps Threads exceeded the launch performances of popular games like Pokemon GO and Call of Duty Mobile, both of which had fewer than 20 million downloads on their respective debut days. It also outshined concurrent social media apps, with its closest competitor, Truth Social, accumulating only 144,000 downloads on its inauguration day. Established social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram continue to dominate in terms of worldwide Monthly Active Users (MAUs), followed by TikTok, Snap Inc., Twitter, and BeReal. Also read | Explained: Threat of Threads? How Meta's version of Twitter is not new at all User base insights and overlaps Analysis of Threads' user base revealed intriguing findings. A significant majority, 96 per cent, of Threads users were found to be concurrently active on Instagram. There were also substantial overlaps with other platforms, including WhatsApp (80 per cent), Facebook (58 per cent), and Twitter (56 per cent). Instagram, in turn, exhibited high concurrent user engagement, with 79 per cent of its users also active on WhatsApp. Twitter demonstrated an 83 per cent overlap with Instagram and a 49 per cent overlap with Facebook. Threads made a noticeable impact on the app install rates in various countries. In the United States, Threads accounted for 14 per cent of all app installations on its launch day. The app had an even more significant impact in the United Kingdom and Brazil, contributing to 20 per cent and 26 per cent of the overall installs, respectively. Also watch | Gravitas Plus: Threads: Another app to doomscroll? Demographics of Threads users Insights from Sensor Tower's mobile device panel revealed a male-dominated user base, with approximately 68 per cent identifying as males and 32 per cent as females. Among different age groups, males aged 25 to 35 exhibited the highest engagement at 28 per cent. Users between 18 and 25 accounted for 11 per cent of males and slightly over 5 per cent of females. Users above the age of 45 were in the minority, with males at 3 per cent and females at less than two per cent. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

India takes the lead as Threads registers over 40 million downloads on launch day worldwide

After being banned from Twitter last year, Elon Musk's private jet's real-time tracking mastermind Jack Sweeney has relocated to Mark Zuckerberg's Twitter alternative Threads.

A new home for Musk Jet tracker

Meta's rival for Twitter is here; it's called Threads. Within 24 hours of its launch, the social media app attracted 30 million users. Should Elon Musk be worried? What does it mean for us? Did we really need another social media platform?

Gravitas Plus: Threads: Another app to doomscroll?

Meta's rival for Twitter, threads, is officially here. In the first four hours of the launch, it logged five million sign-ups. In the next three hours, the user count doubled to ten million. So what is threads all about? Who all are there on threads? Should Elon Musk be worried? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas:  Threads: Meta's rival for Twitter is here

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms- Instagram Threads has made quite the splash on its opening day, and some users are theorizing that the app’s logo may be connected to the Malayalam or Tamil alphabet.

Instagram Thread users think logo has a connection to Malayalam alphabet

<p>Twitter issued a legal threat to Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, over its recently launched Threads platform, unravelling the battle between the rivals for social media supremacy, say media reports.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meta's Threads platform has already garnered over 30 million sign-ups since its launch. The app seeks to rival Elon Musk's Twitter by leveraging Instagram's vast user base.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a letter addressed to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Twitter's lawyer Alex Spiro warned that the company intends to sue Meta if it does not cease using Twitter's trade secrets and confidential information, reports Reuters.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The letter alleged that Meta has hired former Twitter employees who possess confidential information about the microblogging site.&nbsp;"Twitter intends to strictly enforce its intellectual property rights, and demands that Meta take immediate steps to stop using any Twitter trade secrets or other highly confidential information," Spiro wrote in the letter.</p>

<p>The report said that these hired employees "had and continue to have access to Twitter's trade secrets and other highly confidential information."&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Threads to challenge Twitter dominance</strong></h2>

<p>Meta aims to compete directly with Twitter and capitalise on Instagram's billions of users. Threads platform poses a significant challenge to Twitter's market position. Users who used Threads noticed that there are many similarities between the two rival platforms, however, Threads lacks a few key features.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Although Threads shares a striking resemblance to Twitter's microblogging platform, it does not support keyword searches or direct messages.</p>

<p>While the user interface may be reminiscent of Twitter, the absence of these essential features sets Threads apart from its competitor.</p>

<p>At present, neither Meta nor Twitter provided an official response to the reported legal dispute, Reuters reported.</p>

<h2><strong>What is Threads?&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Threads app is designed for sharing text updates and engaging in public discussions. With Threads, users can conveniently log in using their Instagram accounts and craft posts that can stretch up to 500 characters. The app supports various media formats, allowing users to include links, photos, and videos up to 5 minutes in length.</p>

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<p>On 6 July, Meta rolled out Threads in more than 100 countries for iOS and Android, and people in those countries can download the app from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.&nbsp;</p>

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Twitter issued a legal threat to Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, over its recently launched Threads platform, unravelling the battle between the rivals for social media supremacy, say media reports.

Twitter issued a legal threat to Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, over its recently launched Threads platform, unravelling the battle between the rivals for social media supremacy, say media reports. Meta's Threads platform has already garnered over 30 million sign-ups since its launch. The app seeks to rival Elon Musk's Twitter by leveraging Instagram's vast user base. In a letter addressed to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Twitter's lawyer Alex Spiro warned that the company intends to sue Meta if it does not cease using Twitter's trade secrets and confidential information, reports Reuters. Also Read | US: Man found guilty of raping, impregnating 9-year-old girl gets life sentence The letter alleged that Meta has hired former Twitter employees who possess confidential information about the microblogging site. "Twitter intends to strictly enforce its intellectual property rights, and demands that Meta take immediate steps to stop using any Twitter trade secrets or other highly confidential information," Spiro wrote in the letter. The report said that these hired employees "had and continue to have access to Twitter's trade secrets and other highly confidential information." Threads to challenge Twitter dominance Meta aims to compete directly with Twitter and capitalise on Instagram's billions of users. Threads platform poses a significant challenge to Twitter's market position. Users who used Threads noticed that there are many similarities between the two rival platforms, however, Threads lacks a few key features. Also Read | Hong Kong police arrest four men for allegedly aiding overseas activists Although Threads shares a striking resemblance to Twitter's microblogging platform, it does not support keyword searches or direct messages. While the user interface may be reminiscent of Twitter, the absence of these essential features sets Threads apart from its competitor. At present, neither Meta nor Twitter provided an official response to the reported legal dispute, Reuters reported. What is Threads? Threads app is designed for sharing text updates and engaging in public discussions. With Threads, users can conveniently log in using their Instagram accounts and craft posts that can stretch up to 500 characters. The app supports various media formats, allowing users to include links, photos, and videos up to 5 minutes in length. Watch | Russian expert claims the US is working on weaponising asteroids against their enemies × As part of its vision for the future of the internet, Instagram is actively working on expanding Threads' compatibility with open and interoperable social networks. This move aims to foster a more connected and inclusive online experience, where users can seamlessly interact across different platforms. On 6 July, Meta rolled out Threads in more than 100 countries for iOS and Android, and people in those countries can download the app from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

Twitter threatens legal action against Meta's Threads, unraveling battle for social media supremacy

<p>There is visible excitement amongst the fans and tech enthusiasts about the newly-launched Threads app by Meta.</p>

<p>More than 10 hours after its launch, over 14 million people have downloaded the social media app, widely pegged to rival Elon Musk’s Twitter.</p>

<p>But the topic of discussion, especially in India’s southern part, centred around the app’s logo, as many netizens found it to be eerily similar to Dravidian languages Tamil and Malayalam.</p>

<p>While some found it to be resembling the Tamil alphabet letter ‘Ku’, others argued that the logo resembles Malayalam letters ‘Thr’ and ‘Kra’.</p>

<p>There were others who claimed that logo resembles the Hindi letter Om— a sacred sound and syllable and an invocation in Hinduism.</p>

<p>Some even made sardonic remarks claiming that the app’s logo looked like the Indian confectionery <em>jalebi</em>.</p>

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<h2><strong>What is Threads?</strong></h2>

<p>Dubbed the “Twitter-killer”, Meta launched another social media app for those who want to opt out of Elon Musk’s Twitter.</p>

<p>The new social media app is based on Instagram’s account system and allows people to discuss everything.</p>

<p>The application's description reads, “Threads is where communities come together to discuss everything from the topics you care about today to what'll be trending tomorrow. Whatever it is you're interested in, you can follow and connect directly with your favourite creators and others who love the same things — or build a loyal following to share your ideas, opinions and creativity with the world.”</p>

<p>On Threads, users can create text-based posts with up to 500 characters and share photos and videos up to five minutes long.</p>

<p>The app looks relatively similar to Twitter, featuring a minimal interface with the options to like, comment, repost, and share threads.</p>

<p>Since Threads is closely tied to Instagram, one can log in with your Instagram username and easily follow all the same people you follow on the other platform.</p>

<p>Meta has extended some of Instagram’s privacy controls to Threads as well, such as the ability to filter out certain words in replies.</p>

<p>The app also gives users the option to limit who can reply to your threads to everyone on the platform, people you follow, or only the users who you mentioned in your post.</p>

<p>“We believe this decentralized approach, similar to the protocols governing email and the web itself, will play an important role in the future of online platforms,” Meta says.</p>

<p>“Threads is Meta’s first app envisioned to be compatible with an open social networking protocol — we hope that by joining this fast-growing ecosystem of interoperable services, Threads will help people find their community, no matter what app they use.”</p>

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There is visible excitement amongst the fans and tech enthusiasts about the newly-launched Threads app by Meta. More than 10 hours after its launch, over 14 million people have downloaded the social media app, widely pegged to rival Elon Musk’s Twitter.

There is visible excitement amongst the fans and tech enthusiasts about the newly-launched Threads app by Meta. More than 10 hours after its launch, over 14 million people have downloaded the social media app, widely pegged to rival Elon Musk’s Twitter. But the topic of discussion, especially in India’s southern part, centred around the app’s logo, as many netizens found it to be eerily similar to Dravidian languages Tamil and Malayalam. While some found it to be resembling the Tamil alphabet letter ‘Ku’, others argued that the logo resembles Malayalam letters ‘Thr’ and ‘Kra’. There were others who claimed that logo resembles the Hindi letter Om— a sacred sound and syllable and an invocation in Hinduism. Some even made sardonic remarks claiming that the app’s logo looked like the Indian confectionery jalebi. Is it just me or the logo for threads app looks like the Tamil alphabet for “ku” #iykyk pic.twitter.com/9cSyatHuYC — Harini Janakiraman (@HariniLabs) July 6, 2023 × Instagram Threads logo is Malayalam conjunct 'ത്ര' (Thra) , the first conjuct in the word threads , with a 90 degree rotation pic.twitter.com/ohTjXUwFvH — 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗿 𝗔𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗱 (@anivar) July 6, 2023 × The Threads logo looks eerily like Kra in Malayalam pic.twitter.com/p6sdpMqAbw — Charmy Harikrishnan (@charmyh) July 6, 2023 × threads logo looks like jalebi fr! pic.twitter.com/qELl5EBynm — Suchit Deshmukh (@suchit_d) July 6, 2023 × What is Threads? Dubbed the “Twitter-killer”, Meta launched another social media app for those who want to opt out of Elon Musk’s Twitter. The new social media app is based on Instagram’s account system and allows people to discuss everything. The application's description reads, “Threads is where communities come together to discuss everything from the topics you care about today to what'll be trending tomorrow. Whatever it is you're interested in, you can follow and connect directly with your favourite creators and others who love the same things — or build a loyal following to share your ideas, opinions and creativity with the world.” On Threads, users can create text-based posts with up to 500 characters and share photos and videos up to five minutes long. The app looks relatively similar to Twitter, featuring a minimal interface with the options to like, comment, repost, and share threads. Since Threads is closely tied to Instagram, one can log in with your Instagram username and easily follow all the same people you follow on the other platform. Meta has extended some of Instagram’s privacy controls to Threads as well, such as the ability to filter out certain words in replies. The app also gives users the option to limit who can reply to your threads to everyone on the platform, people you follow, or only the users who you mentioned in your post. “We believe this decentralized approach, similar to the protocols governing email and the web itself, will play an important role in the future of online platforms,” Meta says. “Threads is Meta’s first app envisioned to be compatible with an open social networking protocol — we hope that by joining this fast-growing ecosystem of interoperable services, Threads will help people find their community, no matter what app they use.” WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Meta’s Threads app logo looks similar to Tamil letter? Here’s what netizens have to say

<p>The dawn of Instagram-linked Threads is being seen as threatening the social media heft created, moderated and expanded by the blue bird of Twitter that for years, has tweeted its way into 'global town square' of news, events, moments and opinions consisting of hundreds of millions worldwide.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr">Mark Zuckerberg-owned Meta Platforms Inc. launched Threads app on smartphone application stores on July 5. Threads is available to download for both Android and iOS users, and already, millions across the globe have tried it out on their smartphones.</p>

<p>Threads has been described as a platform "where communities come together to discuss everything from the topics you care about today to what'll be trending tomorrow."</p>

<h2><strong>Threads App launch: Initial reception</strong></h2>

<p>Threads was the top global trend on Twitter on July 6. On Threads &nbsp;— well &nbsp;— there appears to be no way to configure real-time global trends either on iOS or Android versions of the application. Many loyal Twitter users accused Mark Zuckerberg of copying Twitter’s micro-blogging features while others wondered if their migration to the Threads was a casual check-in or a permanent social media refuge.</p>

<h2><strong>Threads App: What makes it Twitter like?</strong></h2>

<p>At its core, Threads — like Twitter — is a microblogging social media platform. One section of the thread can have as many as 500 characters against Twitter's 280 (for unverified users). Apart from sharing links and photos, one can share videos of up to 5 minutes in length (against Twitter's 2:20 minutes for unverified users).&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/zuckerberg-launches-twitter-copycat-threads-app-to-outfox-elon-musk-at-microblogging-game-612460">Zuckerberg launches Twitter copycat Threads app to outfox Elon Musk at microblogging game</a></strong></p>

<p>You can like, repost or quote threads or send them to your Threads followers — most of whom could be your Instagram followers if you choose to sign in through Instagram. While a thread can be made on Twitter as well, on Threads — as the name suggests — opining or sending out information, memes or anything Insta-worthy/tweet-worthy in the form of threads remains the central pitch of the platform towards its potential users.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: Threads: All about Meta's new app</strong></p>

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<p>Like Twitter, a user on the Threads app has the option to keep their Threads private or public.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Twitter owner Elon Musk even seconded a tweet that posted an image that described copy-paste attributes of a keyboard to suggest that 'the new Meta app' has been entirely copied and pasted.</p>

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<p>To put it simply, Threads is Instagram morphed as Twitter with micro-blogging attributes.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Threads app: Advantages for Meta</h2>

<p>Instagram has more than 2 billion monthly active users. Since users can log in to Threads using their Instagram credentials and follow the same accounts they follow on Instagram, it makes an easy addition to the existing social media habits for Instagram's couple of billion monthly active users.</p>

<p>This means that Meta just needs one-fourth of its Instagram users to join Threads to rival Twitter's user base.</p>

<p>Responding to a question on whether Threads can become bigger than Twitter, Zuckerberg said, "It will take some time, but I think there should be a public conversations app with 1 billion+ people on it. Twitter has had the opportunity to do this but hasn't nailed it. Hopefully, we will."</p>

<p>Analysts have predicted a kickoff buzz among the advertisers to cash in on the initial momentum of growing Threads users.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Investors can't help but be a little excited about the prospect that Meta really has a 'Twitter-Killer' poised to launch on the app store," Danni Hewson, head of financial analysis at investment platform firm AJ Bell, was quoted as saying by Reuters.</p>

<h2><strong>Threads App: Disadvantages for Meta</strong></h2>

<p>Mark Zuckerberg’s Threads pitch of pushing it as a platform that has “the best parts of Instagram” towards “a new experience” makes it an uneasy appeal for Twitter’s loyal user base.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The missing line in the ruling of Meta's Threads page is that a person conventionally does not follow the same set of people on Twitter as they do&nbsp;on Instagram. So while Meta's strategy of giving its user an option to follow its Instagram followers on Threads while signing up for it can quickly expand its user base, keeping those many users consistently active would be a challenge for Threads if it is to outfox Twitter in the microblogging game.</p>

<p>Minus the minority of brands, influencers and celebrities — for a vast majority of users — the social media space on Twitter represents a culture of consumption of news and information related to precise trends and world events in real-time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>To keep track of that, users follow journalists, news platforms, celebrities, leaders, icons and brands to get a sense of what's happening in the world against what is happening in the lives of people they know in day-to-day life. While Instagram is a more visual platform, Twitter remains a nearly homogenous news-oriented platform.&nbsp;</p>

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The dawn of Instagram-linked Threads is being seen as threatening the social media heft created, moderated and expanded by the blue bird of Twitter that for years, has tweeted its way into 'global town square' of news, events, moments and opinions consisting of hundreds of millions worldwide.

The dawn of Instagram-linked Threads is being seen as threatening the social media heft created, moderated and expanded by the blue bird of Twitter that for years, has tweeted its way into 'global town square' of news, events, moments and opinions consisting of hundreds of millions worldwide. Mark Zuckerberg-owned Meta Platforms Inc. launched Threads app on smartphone application stores on July 5. Threads is available to download for both Android and iOS users, and already, millions across the globe have tried it out on their smartphones. Threads has been described as a platform "where communities come together to discuss everything from the topics you care about today to what'll be trending tomorrow." Threads App launch: Initial reception Threads was the top global trend on Twitter on July 6. On Threads — well — there appears to be no way to configure real-time global trends either on iOS or Android versions of the application. Many loyal Twitter users accused Mark Zuckerberg of copying Twitter’s micro-blogging features while others wondered if their migration to the Threads was a casual check-in or a permanent social media refuge. Threads App: What makes it Twitter like? At its core, Threads — like Twitter — is a microblogging social media platform. One section of the thread can have as many as 500 characters against Twitter's 280 (for unverified users). Apart from sharing links and photos, one can share videos of up to 5 minutes in length (against Twitter's 2:20 minutes for unverified users). Also read | Zuckerberg launches Twitter copycat Threads app to outfox Elon Musk at microblogging game You can like, repost or quote threads or send them to your Threads followers — most of whom could be your Instagram followers if you choose to sign in through Instagram. While a thread can be made on Twitter as well, on Threads — as the name suggests — opining or sending out information, memes or anything Insta-worthy/tweet-worthy in the form of threads remains the central pitch of the platform towards its potential users. Also watch | Gravitas: Threads: All about Meta's new app × Like Twitter, a user on the Threads app has the option to keep their Threads private or public. Meanwhile, Twitter owner Elon Musk even seconded a tweet that posted an image that described copy-paste attributes of a keyboard to suggest that 'the new Meta app' has been entirely copied and pasted. 😂 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 6, 2023 × To put it simply, Threads is Instagram morphed as Twitter with micro-blogging attributes. Threads app: Advantages for Meta Instagram has more than 2 billion monthly active users. Since users can log in to Threads using their Instagram credentials and follow the same accounts they follow on Instagram, it makes an easy addition to the existing social media habits for Instagram's couple of billion monthly active users. This means that Meta just needs one-fourth of its Instagram users to join Threads to rival Twitter's user base. Responding to a question on whether Threads can become bigger than Twitter, Zuckerberg said, "It will take some time, but I think there should be a public conversations app with 1 billion+ people on it. Twitter has had the opportunity to do this but hasn't nailed it. Hopefully, we will." Analysts have predicted a kickoff buzz among the advertisers to cash in on the initial momentum of growing Threads users. "Investors can't help but be a little excited about the prospect that Meta really has a 'Twitter-Killer' poised to launch on the app store," Danni Hewson, head of financial analysis at investment platform firm AJ Bell, was quoted as saying by Reuters. Threads App: Disadvantages for Meta Mark Zuckerberg’s Threads pitch of pushing it as a platform that has “the best parts of Instagram” towards “a new experience” makes it an uneasy appeal for Twitter’s loyal user base. The missing line in the ruling of Meta's Threads page is that a person conventionally does not follow the same set of people on Twitter as they do on Instagram. So while Meta's strategy of giving its user an option to follow its Instagram followers on Threads while signing up for it can quickly expand its user base, keeping those many users consistently active would be a challenge for Threads if it is to outfox Twitter in the microblogging game. Minus the minority of brands, influencers and celebrities — for a vast majority of users — the social media space on Twitter represents a culture of consumption of news and information related to precise trends and world events in real-time. To keep track of that, users follow journalists, news platforms, celebrities, leaders, icons and brands to get a sense of what's happening in the world against what is happening in the lives of people they know in day-to-day life. While Instagram is a more visual platform, Twitter remains a nearly homogenous news-oriented platform. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Explained: Threat of Threads? How Meta's version of Twitter is not new at all

Have you heard about Threads? It is Meta's new app which is expected to a give serious competition to an extremely popular rival app. Which one? This report tells you.

Gravitas: Threads: All about Meta's new app

<p>In the latest development of the ongoing rivalry between tech giants Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has confirmed the release date of its new text-based conversation app called Threads. The app, which has been dubbed Instagram's answer to Twitter, is set to launch on Thursday, July 6, according to a listing on Apple's App Store. Users will have the ability to follow the same accounts they follow on the popular photo-sharing platform while keeping their existing usernames.</p>

<p>This announcement has further fueled the competition between Meta's Chief Mark Zuckerberg, and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who owns the microblogging platform Twitter. Reacting to the news, Musk took a dig at Meta Platforms, stating, 'Thank goodness they're so sanely run.'</p>

<p>NDTV cited Meta's Chief Product Officer, Chris Cox, who referred to Threads as their response to Twitter during a recent company-wide meeting discussing the app. Cox mentioned that creators and public figures had expressed a desire for a sanely run platform, taking a dig at Twitter's management under Musk's leadership.</p>

<p>A Twitter user took to the platform to provide insights into Meta's upcoming app, describing Threads as a competitor to Twitter. The user speculated that the term 'sanely run' used by Meta could imply that the app may collect extensive user data, a characteristic Meta has been associated with in the past. However, the user expressed support for Musk's vision for 'Twitter 2.0,' emphasising his belief that Musk champions freedom of speech compared to Zuckerberg's track record. Additionally, the user anticipated Musk's preparation for the rivalry and declared allegiance to 'team Twitter.'</p>

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The app has been described as a competitor to Twitter. According to an executive at Meta, its goal is to establish a "sanely run" social media site.… <a href="https://t.co/PxQxAERnB1">pic.twitter.com/PxQxAERnB1</a></p>
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<p>The release of Threads comes shortly after Musk announced temporary limitations on the number of posts users can read on Twitter. Furthermore, Musk stated that users would need to be verified to access TweetDeck, a move intended to address data scraping concerns. However, these actions have drawn criticism from Twitter users, and advertising experts argue that they undermine the authority of new CEO Linda Yaccarino, who recently assumed the role.</p>

<p>The competition between Meta and Twitter continues to intensify as both platforms seek to capture the attention and loyalty of users. With the imminent launch of Threads, the battle for dominance in the social media landscape escalates. Meanwhile, many eagerly await the proposed cage match between the 2 tech titans.</p>

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In the latest development of the ongoing rivalry between tech giants Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has confirmed the release date of its new text-based conversation app called Threads.

In the latest development of the ongoing rivalry between tech giants Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has confirmed the release date of its new text-based conversation app called Threads. The app, which has been dubbed Instagram's answer to Twitter, is set to launch on Thursday, July 6, according to a listing on Apple's App Store. Users will have the ability to follow the same accounts they follow on the popular photo-sharing platform while keeping their existing usernames. This announcement has further fueled the competition between Meta's Chief Mark Zuckerberg, and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who owns the microblogging platform Twitter. Reacting to the news, Musk took a dig at Meta Platforms, stating, 'Thank goodness they're so sanely run.' NDTV cited Meta's Chief Product Officer, Chris Cox, who referred to Threads as their response to Twitter during a recent company-wide meeting discussing the app. Cox mentioned that creators and public figures had expressed a desire for a sanely run platform, taking a dig at Twitter's management under Musk's leadership. A Twitter user took to the platform to provide insights into Meta's upcoming app, describing Threads as a competitor to Twitter. The user speculated that the term 'sanely run' used by Meta could imply that the app may collect extensive user data, a characteristic Meta has been associated with in the past. However, the user expressed support for Musk's vision for 'Twitter 2.0,' emphasising his belief that Musk champions freedom of speech compared to Zuckerberg's track record. Additionally, the user anticipated Musk's preparation for the rivalry and declared allegiance to 'team Twitter.' 🚨BREAKING: META's Answer to Twitter (Threads) Release Date CONFIRMED 'Threads' will be released on Thursday in the U.S. The app has been described as a competitor to Twitter. According to an executive at Meta, its goal is to establish a "sanely run" social media site.… pic.twitter.com/PxQxAERnB1 — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) July 4, 2023 The release of Threads comes shortly after Musk announced temporary limitations on the number of posts users can read on Twitter. Furthermore, Musk stated that users would need to be verified to access TweetDeck, a move intended to address data scraping concerns. However, these actions have drawn criticism from Twitter users, and advertising experts argue that they undermine the authority of new CEO Linda Yaccarino, who recently assumed the role. The competition between Meta and Twitter continues to intensify as both platforms seek to capture the attention and loyalty of users. With the imminent launch of Threads, the battle for dominance in the social media landscape escalates. Meanwhile, many eagerly await the proposed cage match between the 2 tech titans. (With Inputs from Agencies)

Twitter vs Threads: Musk takes a dig at Meta's upcoming app

<p>Instagram's potential rival to Twitter has been released on the iOS App Store in the United States. The app, named Threads, is expected to launch officially on July 6, as reported by several media outlets.</p>

<p>This is a strategic move for Instagram, as its competitors, such as Spill, Bluesky, and Post, experienced significant growth over the weekend due to Twitter's rate-limit errors.</p>

<p>However, Threads has an advantage since it directly imports your Instagram followers and the accounts you follow. Instead of starting from scratch, Threads users will already have their existing Instagram community available.</p>

<p>According to the description on the App Store, Threads is a platform where communities can gather to discuss a wide range of topics. Users can follow and connect with their favourite creators and others who share the same interests. Alternatively, users can build their own following and share their ideas, opinions, and creativity with the world.</p>

<h2><strong>Features of the ‘Threads’ app</strong></h2>

<p>Although Threads is closely connected to Instagram, it functions as a separate app. Limited information is available from the App Store listing alone, but it appears that users can like, comment, repost, and share posts.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The screenshots on the App Store also suggest that users can choose the audience who can reply to their posts, including everyone, people they follow, or only those mentioned in the post.</p>

<h2><strong>Threads, a ‘decentralised’ app</strong></h2>

<p>The announcement of Threads doesn't come as a surprise since details about the app have been gradually leaking over the past few months. According to an Instagram spokesperson quoted by Money Control, Threads is described as "decentralised."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Leaked slides from a briefing with top creators indicate that Threads will be compatible with Mastodon, a decentralised network hosted on ActivityPub. However, the compatibility with Instagram, a centralised app, raises some questions that remain to be clarified.</p>

<h2><strong>Previous failed ventures of Meta</strong></h2>

<p>Meta, the parent company of Instagram, has had mixed success with its side apps in the past. Some of their previous ventures, such as the anonymous teen app tbh, the Cameo-like app Super, and others, have been discontinued.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/twitter-vs-threads-musk-takes-a-dig-at-metas-upcoming-app-611675"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Twitter vs Threads: Musk takes a dig at Meta's upcoming app</strong></a></p>

<p>Nevertheless, Threads is launching at an opportune moment to take advantage of Twitter's ongoing issues. Ultimately, it will be up to consumers to decide if they want Meta to dominate yet another aspect of their social media experience.</p>

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Instagram's potential rival to Twitter has been released on the iOS App Store in the United States. The app, named Threads, is expected to launch officially on July 6, as reported by several media outlets.

Instagram's potential rival to Twitter has been released on the iOS App Store in the United States. The app, named Threads, is expected to launch officially on July 6, as reported by several media outlets. This is a strategic move for Instagram, as its competitors, such as Spill, Bluesky, and Post, experienced significant growth over the weekend due to Twitter's rate-limit errors. However, Threads has an advantage since it directly imports your Instagram followers and the accounts you follow. Instead of starting from scratch, Threads users will already have their existing Instagram community available. According to the description on the App Store, Threads is a platform where communities can gather to discuss a wide range of topics. Users can follow and connect with their favourite creators and others who share the same interests. Alternatively, users can build their own following and share their ideas, opinions, and creativity with the world. Features of the ‘Threads’ app Although Threads is closely connected to Instagram, it functions as a separate app. Limited information is available from the App Store listing alone, but it appears that users can like, comment, repost, and share posts. The screenshots on the App Store also suggest that users can choose the audience who can reply to their posts, including everyone, people they follow, or only those mentioned in the post. Threads, a ‘decentralised’ app The announcement of Threads doesn't come as a surprise since details about the app have been gradually leaking over the past few months. According to an Instagram spokesperson quoted by Money Control, Threads is described as "decentralised." Watch: Twitter thread about woman's sex trafficking tale now a movie × Leaked slides from a briefing with top creators indicate that Threads will be compatible with Mastodon, a decentralised network hosted on ActivityPub. However, the compatibility with Instagram, a centralised app, raises some questions that remain to be clarified. Previous failed ventures of Meta Meta, the parent company of Instagram, has had mixed success with its side apps in the past. Some of their previous ventures, such as the anonymous teen app tbh, the Cameo-like app Super, and others, have been discontinued. Also read: Twitter vs Threads: Musk takes a dig at Meta's upcoming app Nevertheless, Threads is launching at an opportune moment to take advantage of Twitter's ongoing issues. Ultimately, it will be up to consumers to decide if they want Meta to dominate yet another aspect of their social media experience. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Instagram’s Twitter-like app ‘Threads’ to be launched this week

<p>Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is preparing to launch a new standalone app in response to Twitter. The app, internally known as Project 92 and rumoured to be named Threads after its release, will be launched through Instagram. During a company-wide meeting led by Meta's chief product officer, Chris Cox, the upcoming app was demonstrated as "our response to Twitter."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Cox took a jab at Twitter CEO Elon Musk, stating that the rival app would be "sanely run" and emphasised the importance of creating a platform that is trustworthy and reliable.</p>

<h2><strong>High-profile users already committed to using the app: Meta&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The goal of the app, which has been in development since January, is to provide creators with a stable place to build and grow their audiences, while prioritising safety, ease of use, and reliability.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Cox also highlighted that several notable figures, including Oprah, the Dalai Lama, and DJ Slime, have already committed to using the app. Meta plans to make the app available as soon as possible.</p>

<h2><strong>What is Project 92?</strong></h2>

<p>Project 92 reportedly integrates with Instagram's account system to automatically populate users' information and utilises ActivityPub to enable users to take their accounts and followers with them to other apps supported by the decentralized social networking protocol.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This integration makes the app decentralised, similar to Twitter rival Mastodon, which launched earlier this year.</p>

<h2><strong>Will Meta defeat Twitter?</strong></h2>

<p>One advantage that Meta's upcoming app may have over Twitter is its alliance with Instagram. With over 1 billion users, Instagram's vast user base could potentially boost the reach of the new app.&nbsp;<br />
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In contrast, Twitter has faced controversy and challenges since Musk bought it and took over as CEO, including a significant drop in revenue amid reports of advertisers abandoning the platform due to issues such as hate speech content.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/they-will-lose-trust-elon-musk-cautions-us-authorities-on-trump-indictment-602358"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;'Public will lose trust': Elon Musk cautions US authorities on Trump indictment</strong></a></p>

<p>Meta has recognised this opportunity and aims to provide an alternative platform that “prioritises user trust and content moderation”. By leveraging Instagram's popularity and integrating with decentralised protocols, Meta claims it could offer a unique and interconnected experience different from its other platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp.</p>

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Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is preparing to launch a new standalone app in response to Twitter. The app, internally known as Project 92 and rumoured to be named Threads after its release, will be launched through Instagram.

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is preparing to launch a new standalone app in response to Twitter. The app, internally known as Project 92 and rumoured to be named Threads after its release, will be launched through Instagram. During a company-wide meeting led by Meta's chief product officer, Chris Cox, the upcoming app was demonstrated as "our response to Twitter." Cox took a jab at Twitter CEO Elon Musk, stating that the rival app would be "sanely run" and emphasised the importance of creating a platform that is trustworthy and reliable. High-profile users already committed to using the app: Meta The goal of the app, which has been in development since January, is to provide creators with a stable place to build and grow their audiences, while prioritising safety, ease of use, and reliability. Watch: Elon Musk launches new AI start up × Cox also highlighted that several notable figures, including Oprah, the Dalai Lama, and DJ Slime, have already committed to using the app. Meta plans to make the app available as soon as possible. What is Project 92? Project 92 reportedly integrates with Instagram's account system to automatically populate users' information and utilises ActivityPub to enable users to take their accounts and followers with them to other apps supported by the decentralized social networking protocol. This integration makes the app decentralised, similar to Twitter rival Mastodon, which launched earlier this year. Will Meta defeat Twitter? One advantage that Meta's upcoming app may have over Twitter is its alliance with Instagram. With over 1 billion users, Instagram's vast user base could potentially boost the reach of the new app. In contrast, Twitter has faced controversy and challenges since Musk bought it and took over as CEO, including a significant drop in revenue amid reports of advertisers abandoning the platform due to issues such as hate speech content. Also read: 'Public will lose trust': Elon Musk cautions US authorities on Trump indictment Meta has recognised this opportunity and aims to provide an alternative platform that “prioritises user trust and content moderation”. By leveraging Instagram's popularity and integrating with decentralised protocols, Meta claims it could offer a unique and interconnected experience different from its other platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

‘A platform that is sanely run,’ Meta hits out at Elon Musk as it introduces Twitter rival

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