Twitter can’t afford to be one of the world’s most influential websites
Twitter "has this outsized role in public discourse, but it’s still staffed like a midsize platform," said Graham Brookie, who tracks influence operations for the Atlantic Council. https://wapo.st/3wVWaOM
Republican tech elites like Peter Thiel were once enticed by the prospect that Trump would usher in a new, ultra-capitalist era of Republican politics. Now they’re adrift. https://wapo.st/3sEBxHM
Facebook’s decision to outsource the future of Trump’s account to an independent Oversight Board stems from a tortured relationship with the former president. It could also set a precedent on how social media companies handle politicians and on how they will balance free speech and harm. https://wapo.st/2RohxpQ
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