Is Twitter Coming Back? What to Expect from the New 'Bird App'
Twitter is announcing its return, and this time, it posts itself as a competitor to X.
Twitter is announcing its return as a new social media platform, competing with X. The new version is developed by a team led by Stephen Coates, a former legal counsel for the original Twitter. Stephen introduced the platform via LinkedIn, stating it has been in development for a while and is now fully operational. The website keeps the blue color and bird logo from the original Twitter, with a modified design.
However, legal proceedings are ongoing as X is seeking a temporary injunction against the new platform, claiming trademark infringement. Judge Colm Connolly appears to be leaning towards favoring Operation Bluebird, arguing that X has not provided sufficient evidence of the infringement. Stephen Coates, who acted as legal counsel for the old Twitter, confirms that X has abandoned its rights to the trademarks.
The new Twitter is not affiliated with X Corp and emphasizes its independence from modern social media platforms. The company plans to introduce an AI tool, Vera, which will automatically fact-check posts to verify their authenticity. Users will need to pay US$20 (Rp355,000) to access the platform, a fee that is half the cost of X Premium+. The new platform aims to keep bots out and maintain a more independent approach.
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