Jack Dorsey, who played a significant role in launching and popularizing Twitter, has recently left the board of Bluesky, the social networking service he helped create. This move came after Dorsey expressed regret over selling Twitter to Elon Musk and shifted his focus towards supporting open internet protocols through philanthropic grants. He referred to these protocols as “freedom technology” and emphasized their importance in building upon them.
Dorsey’s departure from the Bluesky board may be seen as an indication of a possible improvement in his relationship with Musk, following Dorsey’s previous comments about things sourcing after Musk’s involvement with Twitter. Despite this, Dorsey still only follows three accounts on Musk-owned platform X: Musk himself, Edward Snowden, and Stella Assange. This shift suggests that Dorsey may have moved past any issues with Musk and is now focused on more pressing matters.
Bluesky was initially launched as an alternative to Twitter amidst changes after Musk’s acquisition. However, it has since been overshadowed by Meta Platforms Inc.’s Threads as a more prominent alternative. When asked on X if he was still on the Bluesky board, Dorsey responded simply with “no.” This move marks a new chapter for Dorsey as he continues to support open internet protocols while navigating the evolving social networking landscape.
