The Daily Scoop: A look at Meta's Twitter competitor

Plus: More news you can use today. Meta intends to launch its new Twitter clone soon, Project 92. Celebs such as the Dalai Lama and Oprah are already early-stage users of the Twitter-like social media network, The Verge reported. “The new standalone app will be based on Instagram and integrate with ActivityPub, the decentralized social media protocol,” The Verge reported. Users can also transfer their followers from Instagram, according to Forbes. The app is currently known by its internal name of Project 92, but its final name could be Threads, according to Forbes. Meta’s Chief Product Officer of Facebook Chris Cox said creators and public figures talked about wanting a platform “that is sanely run,” a clear jab at Twitter’s erratic leadership since Elon Musk took control. The company’s main goal for Project 92 to ensure that creators know the platform is a “stable place to build and grow their audiences.” According to Forbes, the app will look like Twitter, according to screenshots The Verge reported. Project 92 will feature verified users, tout a like and reshare button and there will be a place for messaging, according to the article. Why it matters: Project 92, aka Threads, is in the
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