Instagram Readies App to Compete With Twitter

The transcript discusses a new text-based app by Meta, which is being tested with select celebrities and influencers. The app aims to leverage Instagram's network and may integrate with Mastodon. The conversation highlights the growing demand for Twitter alternatives due to the platform's instability and controversies following Elon Musk's takeover. Meta's entry into this space is significant given its vast social network reach.

What are the potential features of the new app that could attract users from Twitter?

Why do users feel a need for an alternative to Twitter?