Threads Rises as News-Weary Twitter Alternative amid Company Shakeups

Twitter played a key role in the Arab Spring, but misinformation about Israel-Gaza showed its downsides. Users looked to Threads as an alternative.

Threads doesn't want to be the new home for news and public debate like old Twitter. Meta is actively avoiding news.

Meta blocked news in Canada over a law requiring it to share revenue with publishers. It sees news as negative.

Threads was designed to avoid controversy and create a positive experience. This could help it replace Twitter.

As Twitter struggles under Musk, Threads can offer one option for refugees. It may aid Twitter's demise without even trying to copy it.