Bluesky CEO steps down from role

Embed from Getty Images

Jay Graber, the chief executive officer of Bluesky since 2021, is leaving her position and transitioning to chief innovation officer of the social platform. "As Bluesky matures, the company needs a seasoned operator focused on scaling and execution, while I return to what I do best: building new things," Graber wrote in a blog post.

Taking over as temporary CEO is Toni Schneider, the former CEO of WordPress parent Automattic. Graber also remains a member of the company's board of directors and will help determine who the permanent leader of the platform will be.

SOURCE

Bluesky finally gets direct messaging

Image: Bluesky

Calling all Bluesky users! The platform just launched direct messaging (DMs), letting you chat privately with friends and contacts. It's text-based for now, but get ready to share images and videos soon.

Click to read more ...

Bluesky welcomes world leaders after major growth spurt

Image: Bluesky

Bluesky has hit a key milestone in its development, announcing it will now allow world leaders to join the platform. This comes after significant growth for the social network, which recently surpassed five million users.

In the past, Bluesky had reservations about onboarding world leaders. The platform, still in its early stages (launched in February 2023), wanted to ensure it had a robust foundation and moderation tools in place before inviting such high-profile figures. Last May, they even advised users to notify support before inviting prominent individuals.

Click to read more ...