( Jimmy Carr voice ) Ah, Bluesky, the new social media platform that’s got everyone talking. Or should I say, it’s got everyone talking about why they’re not talking on Twitter anymore. (chuckles) I mean, who needs Twitter when you can have… well, Antigua Twitter? (smirks)
(Rowan Atkinson’s Mr. Beanish tone) Oh, right, Bluesky! Yes, yes, yes! It’s like the new kid on the block, but without the llama and the unnecessary use of “hashtag blessed”. (in a silly voice) Twenty million users, you say? That’s a lot of people who are apparently tired of Twitter’s… well, everything. (smirks)
(Ricky Gervais’ sarcastic tone) And let me get this straight, Bluesky promises a decentralized platform with no advertising? (air quotes) “Transparent protocols”? Oh, how quaint. How utterly, mind-numbingly quaint. (smirks) I mean, it’s not like they can just take all our data and sell it to the highest bidder like every other social media platform. No, no, no. They’re the good guys. (rolls his eyes)
(Lee Evans’ energetic tone) Now, let’s talk about their AI models, shall we? (excitedly) Oh boy, this is the bit where they try to convince us they’re not going to train their AI on our data! (in a mock-conspiratorial tone) But are they telling the truth? (dramatic music plays in the background) I mean, who wouldn’t want to train their AI on our lovely data? It’s like the social media equivalent of not wanting a free pint down at the pub! (laughs)
( Jimmy Carr voice ) Ah, but seriously, folks, Bluesky’s got some stiff competition. X, their main competitor, has just introduced a new policy that lets third-party services use user data for their own purposes. (in a dry tone) Because, you know, we weren’t already being tracked and exploited enough. It’s like the Wild West out there, but instead of cowboys and outlaws, it’s algorithms and data brokers. (smirks)
(Rowan Atkinson’s Mr. Beanish tone) Now, I know what you’re thinking. (in a silly voice) “But Bluesky uses AI too, to display posts that are considered interesting to the user!” (giggles) Ah, yes! Because what’s more interesting than an algorithm deciding what you should look at? It’s like having a friend who always knows what you want to watch on Netflix, but without the annoyance of having an actual friend. (chuckles)
(Ricky Gervais’ sarcastic tone) All joking aside, folks, the fact remains that Bluesky is growing fast, and people are flocking to it like… well, like people flocking to a social media platform that’s not Twitter. (smirks) But can they keep their promise of transparency and no advertising? (chuckles) I wouldn’t hold my breath, but hey, at least they’re trying. (smirks)
(Lee Evans’ energetic tone) So, what do you think, folks? Will Bluesky be the next big thing, or is it just another flash in the pan? (excitedly) Let us know in the comments below! (winks) And don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe… to Bluesky, of course! (laughs)
Here’s a rewritten version of the article that I deemed as the best news editor in the world:
Bluesky, a message and comment platform that many users compare to the erstwhile Twitter, is experiencing exponential growth in its user base over the past few weeks, primarily due to its increasing popularity among artists and creators who have chosen the platform as their go-to space for online interactions.
As a result, the application has seen its user base swell to approximately 20 million users, a significant milestone that is a testament to the platform’s growing appeal. The developers behind Bluesky are committed to providing users with a decentralized platform that is built on transparent protocols and maintains a strict no-advertising policy, setting it apart from other social media platforms.
However, the Bluesky team has been compelled to shed light on their AI training methodologies in an effort to alleviate concerns among users who are wary of how their information is being utilized, particularly in light of recent developments affecting user privacy on competing platforms like X.
In a statement, Jack Dorsey’s company emphatically denied allegations that they train their AI models using user data and reassured users that this will not be the case in the future, a stance that underscores their commitment to user privacy and data security.
As part of their efforts to promote transparency, Bluesky has elicited detailed information on how they utilize AI technology within their “microblogging” platform, coinciding with a series of updates that impact user privacy and position the platform as a more attractive alternative to X, its main competitor.
Notably, since mid-November, third-party services on X have gained permission to utilize user data for independent purposes, including the training of their AI models, provided that users have given their consent and activated the necessary permissions, which can be amended in the Settings section and the Data shared with business partners section.
Bluesky’s AI integration also extends to its Discover feature, which utilizes an algorithmic feed to display posts of relevance and interest to users, a functionality highlighted in the platform’s Terms of service, where it is noted that user data is utilized to develop and enhance current and future services.
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