The Irish Times
  • Home
  • Latest
  • Subscriber Only
  • Crosswords & Puzzles
    • Crosaire
    • Simplex
    • Sudoku
    • News Quiz
  • Ireland
    • Dublin
    • Education
    • Housing & Planning
    • Social Affairs
    • Stardust
  • Politics
    • Poll
    • Oireachtas
    • Common Ground
    • Presidential Election
    • Elections & Referendums
  • Opinion
    • Editorials
    • An Irish Diary
    • Letters
    • Cartoon
  • Business
    • Budget 2026
    • Economy
    • Farming & Food
    • Financial Services
    • Innovation
    • Markets
    • Work
    • Commercial Property
  • World
    • Europe
    • UK
    • US
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia-Pacific
    • Middle East
  • Sport
    • Rugby
    • Gaelic Games
    • Soccer
    • Golf
    • Racing
    • Athletics
    • Boxing
    • Cycling
    • Hockey
    • Tennis
  • Your Money
    • Pricewatch
  • Crime & Law
    • Courts
  • Property
    • Residential
    • Commercial Property
    • Interiors
  • Food
    • Drink
    • Recipes
    • Restaurants
  • Health
    • Your Family
    • Your Fitness
    • Your Wellness
    • Get Running
  • Life & Style
    • Fashion
    • Beauty
    • Fine Art & Antiques
    • Gardening
    • People
    • Travel
  • Culture
    • Art
    • Books
    • Film
    • Music
    • Stage
    • TV & Radio
  • Environment
    • Climate Crisis
  • Technology
    • Big Tech
    • Consumer Tech
    • Data & Security
    • Gaming
  • Science
    • Space
  • Media
  • Abroad
  • Obituaries
  • Transport
  • Motors
    • Car Reviews
  • Listen
  • Podcasts
    • In the News Podcast
    • The Women's Podcast
    • Inside Politics Podcast
    • Inside Business Podcast
    • The Counter Ruck Podcast
    • Ross O'Carroll-Kelly
    • Better with Money Podcast
    • Conversations with Parents Podcast
  • Video
  • Photography
  • Gaeilge
    • Scéal
    • Tuarascáil
  • History
    • Century
  • Student Hub
  • Offbeat
  • Family NoticesOpens in new window
  • Sponsored
    • Advertising Feature
    • Special Reports
  • Subscriber Rewards
  • Competitions
  • Newsletters
  • Weather Forecast
Subscriber OnlyTechnology

Bluesky chief wants users to take back control of social media

It started as an internal Twitter project, now it’s an alternative to Elon Musk’s X platform

Bluesky chief executive Jay Graber thinks the social media service can still play an important role by giving its users back control
Bluesky chief executive Jay Graber thinks the social media service can still play an important role by giving its users back control
Ciara O'Brien's picture
Ciara O'Brien
Thu Feb 15 2024 - 05:45 • 6 MIN READ
TwitterXJack DorseyMetaMark Zuckerberg

IN THIS SECTION

From $1tn to $5 tn in two years: Nvidia and the perils of predicting stock bubbles

From $1tn to $5 tn in two years: Nvidia and the perils of predicting stock bubbles

Tesla’s trillion-dollar plea: Won’t somebody think of Elon Musk?

Tesla’s trillion-dollar plea: Won’t somebody think of Elon Musk?

Apple predicts return to growth as revenue dips in China

Apple predicts return to growth as revenue dips in China

Microsoft outage results in email issues, airport delays, and problems for Xbox gamers

Microsoft outage results in email issues, airport delays, and problems for Xbox gamers

Drone delivery company refused permission to retain hub in Blanchardstown

Drone delivery company refused permission to retain hub in Blanchardstown

MOST READ

Nine hospitalised with life-threatening injuries after mass stabbing on London-bound train

Nine hospitalised with life-threatening injuries after mass stabbing on London-bound train

Woman refuses to leave hospital after 719 days, court hears

Woman refuses to leave hospital after 719 days, court hears

Christmas is cancelled as Limerick mayor says market not good enough

Christmas is cancelled as Limerick mayor says market not good enough

Jonathan Dowdall left prison and entered witness protection – probably never to be seen again

Jonathan Dowdall left prison and entered witness protection – probably never to be seen again

At the sacred centre of Ireland, thousands gather as Manchán Magan’s ashes are scattered

At the sacred centre of Ireland, thousands gather as Manchán Magan’s ashes are scattered

LATEST STORIES

Three sporting events to watch this week: Your handy guide to sport on television

Johnny Kenny on target as Celtic see off 10-man Rangers to make League Cup final

Clayton McMillan believes win over Argentina XV will help grow Munster depth

The Huntingdon train attack fuels a growing fear in Britain of mass stabbings of strangers

Los Angeles Dodgers cement MLB dynasty with back-to-back World Series titles

Business Today

Business Today

Get the latest business news and commentary from our expert business team in your inbox every weekday morning

Download The Irish Times iOS App from the App StoreOpens in new windowGet The Irish Times App on the Google Play StoreOpens in new window
  • Why Subscribe?
  • Subscription Bundles
  • Subscriber Rewards
  • Student Subscription
  • Subscription Help CentreOpens in new window
  • Home DeliveryOpens in new window
  • Contact Us
  • Help CentreOpens in new window
  • My Account
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • The Irish Times Trust
  • Careers
  • ePaper
  • Crosswords & puzzles
  • Newspaper Archive
  • Newsletters
  • Article IndexOpens in new window
  • Discount CodesOpens in new window
MyHome.ieOpens in new windowThe GlossOpens in new windowRecruit IrelandOpens in new windowRIP.ieOpens in new window
The Irish Times
Irish Times on WhatsAppIrish Times on FacebookIrish Times on XIrish Times on LinkedInIrish Times on Instagram
Terms & Conditions
Privacy Policy
Cookie Information
Cookie Settings
Community Standards
Copyright

© 2025 The Irish Times DAC