Episode 797 • • 2:53:09 - 2:57:10
797: Laptop Bomb
Twitter Algorithmic Timeline, #RIPTwitter Controversy
Twitter users protested a proposed shift from a chronological feed to an algorithmic timeline, leading to the trending hashtag #RIPTwitter. CEO Jack Dorsey is reportedly seeking ways to increase user engagement and stock price by mimicking Facebook's structure. Critics argue this change destroys the real-time nature of the platform that original users value.