tech
New Twitter launches, says Musk's X gave up the name
Judge hasn’t ruled on X Corp’s preliminary injunction, but Operation Bluebird plows ahead
TL;DR
- Operation Bluebird has launched a new social media network called Twitter.now.
- The company claims X Corp abandoned the "Twitter" name and logo when it rebranded to X.
- X Corp sued Operation Bluebird to prevent the launch of the new Twitter.
- A federal judge issued a tentative ruling suggesting X Corp may have abandoned trademark claims on "tweet" and the bird logo.
- Twitter.now emphasizes it is not affiliated with X Corp and aims to rebuild trust.
- The new platform features replies, retweets, and an automated fact-checking tool called "Vera."
- Operation Bluebird's goal is to create a safer online "town square" with freedom of speech but not unlimited reach for harmful content.