Threads App Surpasses 100 Million Users, Threatening Twitter and Musk
Threads, the social media app launched by Meta (owner of Instagram), has surpassed 100 million users in less than five days, breaking the record set by Open AI's ChatGPT app. Despite not being available in Europe due to data privacy concerns, Threads has gained significant traction, capitalizing on its association with Instagram's user base of over one billion. The app allows users to post text of up to 500 characters, surpassing Twitter's 280-character limit, and prohibits explicit content. However, it currently lacks a desktop version. Meta has faced legal accusations from Twitter, alleging the misappropriation of trade secrets and hiring former employees with access to confidential information.
- Threads app signs up 100m users in less than a week BBC
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- Will Threads Kill Twitter? The New York Times
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- Meta's Threads Is First Credible Threat to Musk's Twitter Bloomberg
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