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The Threads Episode: How We Got Here, Meta Obstacles and Advantages, Everyone Hates Twitter (And Uses It Every Day)

Sharp Tech with Ben Thompson

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Twitter's Rate Limiting Users

Twitter is in the midst of a major overhaul. Meta launched its long rumored Twitter competitor threads, which then added about 70 million users. Ben: If a lot of individuals and advertisers are looking for a new town square, I can't think of another company better positioned to meet that need fast.

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