Bluesky, a rising star in the social media galaxy, is gaining traction this week as users depart from X, previously known as Twitter. Amid this migration, Bluesky has made a bold proclamation: it will not use its user-generated content to train generative AI tools. This commitment was made on the same day X unveiled new terms allowing the platform to leverage public posts for AI training purposes.
Bluesky addressed artists and creators who have flocked to its network, recognizing their worries about other platforms mining their data for AI training. In a reassuring post, the company stated, “We do not use any of your content to train generative AI and have no intention of doing so.”
The platform does acknowledge using AI for content moderation and its “Discover” feed, but emphasizes that these systems do not rely on user content for training purposes.
In contrast, X, under the ownership of Elon Musk, detailed new policies that allow it to analyze text and other user information to develop machine learning and AI models, including generative types.
The shift to Bluesky has been notably pronounced following the U.S. presidential election, as X takes on a more right-leaning perspective—accentuated by Musk’s endorsement of President-elect Donald Trump. In just one day, over a million individuals joined Bluesky, raising its user base to an impressive 17.14 million.
Yet, in this competitive landscape, Meta’s Threads retains its status as the largest contender to X, boasting over 275 million active monthly users and 15 million new sign-ups so far this month. Despite Bluesky’s rapid growth, Threads continues to lead the charge against X’s dominance in the social media realm.
