Bluesky’s Meteoric Rise and EU’s New Tech Policy Leaders

Explore how Bluesky is challenging social media giants with its focus on political discourse and free expression, and meet the new EU lawmakers poised to reshape tech policy. Plus, discover Microsoft's innovative in-game browser and learn about privacy-focused alternatives to mainstream apps. This episode offers insights into the evolving digital landscape and the future of tech regulation and user privacy.

Sources:
https://mashable.com/article/bluesky-gaining-ground-on-competitor-meta-threads
https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/23/meet-three-incoming-eu-lawmakers-in-charge-of-key-tech-policy-areas/
https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/23/24303988/microsoft-game-assist-browser-overlay-game-bar-pc-gaming
https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/24/these-alternatives-to-popular-apps-can-help-reclaim-your-online-life-from-billionaires-and-surveillance/

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:39) Bluesky is on the verge of overtaking Threads in all the ways that matter
(00:03:09) Meet three incoming EU lawmakers in charge of key tech policy areas
(00:05:51) Microsoft is testing a new in-game browser
(00:08:55) These alternatives to popular apps can help reclaim your online life from billionaires and surveillance