Tech billionaire Elon Musk expressed his gratitude for Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey after he called X "freedom technology."
What Happened: Musk reacted to Dorsey's endorsement of X by posting a heart emoji on his social media platform.
This comes after Dorsey referred to Musk’s X as ‘freedom technology’ when he stepped down from the Bluesky board amid controversy at Block.
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"Don't depend on corporations to grant you rights. defend them yourself using freedom technology," Dorsey said in his post on X. He went on to refer to X as a part of "freedom technology," saying "You're on one."
Dorsey's endorsement of X and his departure from Bluesky come at an interesting time, although neither of them has revealed the exact reason behind his sudden departure.
Why It Matters: Dorsey’s departure from the Bluesky board comes amidst controversy at Block. Bluesky confirmed Dorsey's departure in two posts on Sunday, expressing gratitude toward Dorsey and announcing its search for a new board member who shares its vision of a user-controlled social network.
Just a day before, Dorsey resigned from the board of his social networking startup, Bluesky, even as he gave an impromptu endorsement of X.
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