Bluesky
Bluesky CEO Jay Graber resigns; Toni Schneider steps in as interim CEO
Bluesky Social CEO Jay Graber is stepping down from the role, clearing the way for venture capitalist Toni Schneider to succeed in her place as the company charts its next phases of growth.
Bluesky logs 40 million accounts, will roll out “dislike” button
The platform, an alternative to X/Twitter, has been accused of stoking confirmation bias and failing to address problematic behavior.
Bluesky ban in Mississippi starts affecting news organizations
The ban follows an affirmation of a controversial age verification law in the state, which is already starting to impact regional newsrooms.
Bluesky blocks Mississippi users over new age verification law
Bluesky has blocked access in Mississippi, citing privacy and free speech concerns over a new law requiring all social media users to undergo age verification with fines of up to $10,000 per violation.
Bluesky launches verification system for high-profile users
Social media platform Bluesky has launched its own version of the social media verification badge to certain high-profile users.
Philanthropists push to liberate Bluesky technology from Bluesky
"Free Our Feeds" would make sure the AT Protocol, the underlying framework of the Bluesky social network, remains open.
Viewpoint: Is Bluesky really the better social platform?
Bluesky's decision to implement a "hard block" and associated block leaderboard compound the confirmation silo issues that plague other social platforms.
By:
Charles Benaiah
What does Bluesky’s surge in popularity mean for journalism?
Reporters and editors are fleeing the unfriendly waters of X/Twitter for the level-headed Bluesky — is that a good thing?
By:
Craig Robertson
Bluesky hints at subscription offering, possible new features
Bluesky is weighing the launch of several new features that would likely be baked into a premium plan.
Bluesky is convincing users to ditch X (Twitter) and Threads
The service that puts users in control of their social experience has grown to 20 million accounts. Now, it has to figure out how to keep the lights on.
Bluesky appoints Mike Masnick to board of directors
An emerging tech platform convinces a long-time watchdog of the industry to switch sides.
Bluesky grows to 5.6 million users, will launch DM and video features
The service is also prioritizing more anti-harassment tools to help users weed out trolls.