Meta Moves to More Directly Connect to ActivityPub, but Is It Open?
Meta is integrating Threads into the ActivityPub standard, aiming for decentralization in social media. Concerns arise over control and openness, with worries about Meta's true intentions despite efforts to minimize risks.
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Meta is taking steps to integrate Threads into the open ActivityPub standard used by platforms like Mastodon and Pixelfed, moving towards a more decentralized social media approach. While Meta's previous products were closed and proprietary, this shift could impact how social media platforms operate and who controls the data. Some users are concerned about Meta's embrace of ActivityPub potentially causing issues or leading to control tactics. Despite these worries, Meta seems committed to minimizing risks and being a good neighbor in the fediverse. However, there are still concerns about Meta's true openness, especially after sending cease and desist letters to developers working on a Threads API client. This move raises questions about Meta's intentions and whether it aims to maintain a closed and centralized system rather than a truly decentralized one. Despite the progress in integrating with ActivityPub, the limitations and actions taken by Meta suggest a complex landscape for the future of social media platforms.
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