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The move ramps up the tensions between the social media giants after Wednesday, targeting those who are seeking out alternatives to Twitter amid to the platform since buying it last year for $44 billion.
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The Associated Press reached out to Spiro on Thursday for further information. Twitter responded to an email seeking comment with a crude automated reply, its standard response to journalists.
New Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino has not publicly commented on the letter but appeared to address Threads香蕉视频直播� launch.
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Some analysts say Meta香蕉视频直播檚 new offering, billed as a text-based version of the photo-sharing app Instagram, could be a significant headache for Twitter 香蕉视频直播� pointing to the excitement surrounding Threads香蕉视频直播� launch and impressive download numbers so far.
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Besides some glitches and gripes about missing features, Meta香蕉视频直播檚 new app also has raised data privacy concerns. While Threads launched in more than 100 countries, it is notably unavailable in the European Union, which has .
The Associated Press
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