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Meta platforms trial Threads interoperability

Meta Platforms' Threads app now supports ActivityPub, enabling users to share content on Mastodon and other platforms, offering greater choice and extended reach.

Meta Platforms is launching a test to integrate its Threads app with other social media platforms, as announced by CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday. This move will allow posts from Threads to be accessible on Mastodon and various platforms using the ActivityPub protocol.

Embracing open, interoperable networks

Meta had previously revealed plans to make Threads compatible with open, interoperable social networks upon its launch in July. This development aims to give users more flexibility in interacting online. โ€œMaking Threads interoperable will give people more choice over how they interact and will help content reach more people,โ€ Zuckerberg explained, highlighting the potential for expanded user interaction and broader content distribution.

A decentralised approach

Like Mastodon, Threads is emerging as an alternative to Elon Muskโ€™s โ€œโ€œ, the platform formerly known as Mastodon is known for its decentralised, user-centric structure, operating on the ActivityPub framework, which facilitates the creation of independent social media experiences. Echoing this approach, Meta stated in July, โ€œOur plan is to work with ActivityPub to provide you the option to stop using Threads and transfer your content to another service.โ€ This initiative reflects Metaโ€™s commitment to offering users greater control over their online presence.

Expansion and growth

Threads has shown impressive growth, reaching over 100 million sign-ups within five days of its launch, indicating its potential for widespread appeal. Reports also suggest that Threads is set to expand into Europe in December, marking a significant step in Metaโ€™s global outreach. This expansion reflects the companyโ€™s ambition to bring innovative social media solutions to a broader audience.

In summary, Meta Platforms is making significant strides in enhancing the user experience on its Threads app. By integrating with ActivityPub and enabling content sharing across different platforms, Meta is extending the reach of Threads and underscoring the value of open and decentralised social media networks.

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