Bluesky
Bluesky is a software project and organization focused on building open, interoperable social networking protocols. It is best known for developing the AT Protocol and the Bluesky social app as part of an effort to enable federated, interoperable social networks. It remains relevant in current news and public discourse due to ongoing discussions about platform interoperability, moderation, and the broader architecture of social media.
Bluesky Cites DDoS Attack as Cause of Ongoing Service Outages
Bluesky reports its ongoing outages are due to a DDoS attack that started before 3 a.m. ET. The attack is affecting core platform features, but no private user data appears compromised.
Bluesky CEO Jay Graber Resigns After Nearly 5 Years at the Helm
Jay Graber is stepping down as CEO of Bluesky after nearly five years. Toni Schneider will serve as interim CEO during this leadership transition, which comes at a pivotal time for the platform's growth and development.
Bluesky Launches Attie, an AI Assistant for Custom Social Media Feeds
Bluesky has launched Attie, an AI assistant that helps users create tailored social media feeds using natural language commands. This innovation aims to improve user experience by making feed customization accessible without coding.
Flipboard Launches 'Social Websites' to Aggregate Content from Bluesky, Mastodon, and More
Flipboard has launched 'social websites,' aggregating profiles and posts from platforms like Bluesky, Mastodon, and YouTube into one accessible space. This feature helps publishers and creators streamline content management across the open social web.