Threads' margin is the Eurostack's opportunity
5 days ago
- #Privacy
- #Tech Regulation
- #Digital Sovereignty
- OG App, created by two teenagers in 2022, restored Instagram's original user-friendly features by removing ads and algorithmic clutter, gaining rapid popularity before being shut down by Meta.
- Meta's Threads platform, built on Activitypub and Mastodon, initially promised open federation but has since restricted interoperability to prevent users from easily migrating to other services.
- The EU's 'Eurostack' initiative aims to create open, auditable alternatives to US tech giants, but faces legal hurdles from Article 6 of the EU Copyright Directive, which prohibits reverse-engineering.
- Meta's introduction of ads on Threads violates GDPR privacy laws in the EU, presenting an opportunity for the EU to repeal restrictive laws and promote digital sovereignty.
- Legalizing app jailbreaking in the EU could enable 'on-device bridging,' allowing users to migrate data from Threads to alternative platforms without losing connections, fostering competition and privacy.