Bluesky Surpasses 12 Million Users Amid X Platform Changes

According to Odaily, decentralized social platform Bluesky has surpassed 12 million users, emerging as one of the fastest-growing competitors to Elon Musk's X platform. This week, Bluesky reported over 1 million new registrations within 48 hours. This surge is likely linked to upcoming changes on X, including a significant privacy policy modification allowing third-party AI developers to use user data for model training, raising concerns about data privacy and transparency. Additionally, X's alteration of its blocking feature has fundamentally weakened users' control over content visibility, drawing substantial criticism due to potential exposure to online harassment. Furthermore, the platform's legal jurisdiction has shifted from California to the Northern District of Texas, a region perceived to align more closely with Musk's ideological leanings, prompting questions and speculation among users and observers. In response to X's policy updates, Bluesky's official account assured users on the platform that they have the ability to customize their online experience and control their interactions, aiming to attract more users.