Jack Dorsey’s Resignation from Twitter and Bluesky Board Marks a Turning Point in Social Media Governance and User Control
Jack Dorsey, co-founder and former CEO of Twitter, resigned in 2021 and has now left the board of X rival Bluesky, a decentralized social media network he helped create, fund, and promote. Dorsey had been on Bluesky’s board since it separated from Twitter, now X, two years ago. However, he recently responded with a simple “no” when asked if he was still on the board. In addition to his departure from the board, Dorsey posted on social media about the importance of defending rights using freedom technology provided by X.
The following day, Bluesky released an official statement on their website expressing gratitude to Dorsey for his funding and contributions. They mentioned their search for a new board member who aligns with their dedication to building a social network that prioritizes user control.
Dorsey’s social media activity has also been notable in recent days. He reportedly unfollowed over 2,000 accounts and made comments regarding government surveillance. Currently, he follows just three accounts on X: Elon Musk, Edward Snowden, and Stella Assange. This public support for X contrasts with Dorsey’s past criticism of Elon Musk’s leadership.
Aside from his involvement in X and Bluesky, Dorsey also founded the fintech company Block, which is under investigation by the Department of Justice due to allegations of compliance issues. Despite this news report during Block’s recent earnings call, Dorsey dismissed it as ongoing business activities indicating that there are no changes happening with Block at present time.
