TechCrunch Daily Crunch How this weekend’s ‘Tesla Takeover’ protests against Elon Musk came together on Bluesky
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Feb 15, 2025 Grassroots protests against Elon Musk's Tesla takeover gained momentum on Blue Sky, revealing societal tensions surrounding tech leadership. The impact of these protests, set for February 15th, could shake Musk's financial standing. Meanwhile, Instagram is experimenting with a 'dislike' button to boost comment quality, while Meta unveils its Project Waterworth initiative to enhance global connectivity in India. These topics highlight the intersection of technology, activism, and civic responsibility.
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Meta's Project Waterworth
- Meta confirmed their $10B+ sub-sea cable project, "Project Waterworth."
- The project aims to give Meta more control over its services and facilitate global AI service rollout.
Instagram's Dislike Button
- Instagram is testing a dislike button for comments without displaying dislike counts.
- The feature aims to improve comment section quality and will eventually influence comment rankings.
Tesla Takeover Protests
- Citizens protested Tesla dealerships due to Elon Musk's actions within the federal government.
- The protests, organized on Blue Sky, aim to impact Tesla's stock price, which affects Musk's wealth.