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Twitter^[2], Inc. is a prominent service de réseau social^[1], established in 2006 by founders Dorsey, Glass, Stone, and Williams. The platform allows users to post and interact with messages, known as “tweets,” that can include texts, images, and videos. Twitter became a separate entity in April 2007, and its user base expanded rapidly, reaching 200 million by 2012. Notably, in 2022, entrepreneur Elon Musk acquired a significant stake in the company and implemented several changes, including delisting Twitter stock and assuming the role of CEO. However, Twitter has faced several challenges, including financial difficulties, advertiser backlash, and legal issues, particularly after Musk’s takeover.

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1. ↑ service de réseau social.

1 Social networking services are online platforms designed to foster social interaction beyond physical boundaries. These services come in various formats, with diverse features that allow users to share ideas, images, videos, and events. They are categorized into different types including platforms for socialization, online social networks, non-social communication networks, social navigation, and those that aim to standardize services. The growth and impact of these services have been significant; for instance, there was a notable increase in social media users in India in 2013, and 73% of U.S. adults utilized social-networking sites in the same year. The power of social media lies in its ability to connect people based on shared interests, fostering cooperation and altruism. Furthermore, these platforms have greatly influenced various aspects of society including employment, news consumption, purchasing decisions, and mental health. Emerging trends in the field include real-time web, location-based services, business-tech integration, and niche networks. Social networking services are also being used in professional and educational contexts, providing a platform for knowledge sharing and fostering online social connectedness and well-being.

2 Social networking services are digital platforms that enable the creation and maintenance of social relationships online. These services come in a variety of formats and offer different features, ranging from sharing digital content to creating global links. They serve multiple purposes, including socializing, professional networking, and navigating social connections. The growth of these services has been impressive, impacting societies worldwide by fostering global communication and influencing various aspects of daily life. As technology evolves, so do social networking services, with a shift towards mobile accessibility and real-time web services. They have found application in various fields, from business to education, promoting collaboration, learning, and professional networking. Despite their wide use, issues such as privacy and misuse of personal information remain a concern, necessitating the implementation of regulations and investigations.

2. ↑ Twitter ( Twitter )

1 Twitter est une plateforme de réseau social très répandue, créée à San Francisco, en Californie, en mars 2006. Elle permet aux utilisateurs de partager des messages, appelés tweets, ainsi que des images et des vidéos. Elle a subi de nombreuses transformations, notamment de nouvelles fonctionnalités, de nouvelles interfaces et des changements de propriétaire. Réputée pour l'engagement de ses utilisateurs, elle a atteint 200 millions d'utilisateurs actifs mensuels en 2012 et plus de 330 millions en 2019. La plateforme a été critiquée pour avoir permis la propagation de la désinformation, ce qui a conduit au marquage de tweets trompeurs. En octobre 2022, l'entrepreneur Elon Musk a racheté la société, qu'il a ensuite rebaptisée "X". Malgré certains défis, Twitter reste un acteur important dans le domaine des médias sociaux.

2 Twitter, souvent appelé plateforme de microblogging, est un réseau de médias sociaux très répandu qui a été fondé à San Francisco, en Californie, en mars 2006. Il portait initialement le nom de code "twttr" et est devenu une entité distincte en avril 2007. La plateforme permet aux utilisateurs de publier des messages courts, connus sous le nom de tweets, et de partager des contenus multimédias tels que des images et des vidéos. Elle offre également des fonctionnalités telles que la messagerie directe, les appels vidéo et audio, les signets et les listes. Twitter a été confronté à plusieurs controverses, notamment à des allégations selon lesquelles il favoriserait la diffusion de désinformation et de discours haineux. Il reste toutefois populaire, avec plus de 330 millions d'utilisateurs actifs en 2019. En 2022, l'entrepreneur Elon Musk a racheté Twitter et l'a rebaptisé "X" en 2023.

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Glossaire

Twitter, Inc. (Wikipedia)

Twitter, Inc. is an American médias sociaux company based in San Francisco, Californie, which operated and was named for its flagship social media network prior to its rebrand as X. In addition to Twitter, the company previously operated the Vine short video app and Periscope livestreaming service. In April 2023, Twitter merged with X Holdings and ceased to be an independent company, becoming a part of X Corp.

Twitter, Inc.
Logo used from 2012 to 2023
Market Square, the company's headquarters in San Francisco, January 2023
Type d'entreprise	Private
Négocié sous le nom de	NYSE: TWTR (2013–2022)
L'industrie	Médias sociaux
Predecessor	Obvious Corporation
Fondée	April 2007; 17 years ago (2007-04) à San Francisco
Les fondateurs	Jack Dorsey Noah Glass Biz Stone Evan Williams
Defunct	April 2023; 1 year ago (2023-04)
Fate	Acquired by Elon Musk and transferred into X Corp.
Successor	X Corp.
Siège	San Francisco, California , États-Unis
Zone desservie	Dans le monde entier
Personnes clés	Elon Musk
Services	Twitter Vine (discontinued) Periscope (discontinued)
Recettes	US$5.1 billion (2021)
Revenu d'exploitation	US$−493 million (2021)
Revenu net	US$−221 million (2021)
Total des actifs	US$14.1 billion (2021)
Total des capitaux propres	US$7.3 billion (2021)
Nombre de salariés	c. 1,000 (2023)
Parent	X Corp.

ASN	13414

Site web	à propos de.twitter.com
Notes de bas de page / références

Twitter was created by Jack Dorsey, Noah Glass, Biz Stoneet Evan Williams in March 2006 and was launched that July. By 2012^{[mise à jour]}, more than 100 million users tweeted 340 million tweets a day. The company went public in November 2013. By 2019^{[mise à jour]}, Twitter had more than 330 million monthly active users.

On April 25, 2022, Twitter agreed to a $44 billion buyout par Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX et Tesla, one of the biggest deals to turn a company private. On July 8, Musk terminated the deal. Twitter's shares fell, leading company officials to sue Musk in Delaware's Court of Chancery on July 12. On October 4, Musk announced his intention to purchase the company as he had agreed, for $44 billion, or $54.20 a share; the agreement closed on October 27.

Following Musk's takeover, Twitter was criticized for an increase in discours de haine, as well as for perceived systemic prioritization of right-wing content. His acquisition of the company has been characterized by large-scale policy changes, mass layoffs and resignations, and a dramatic shift in the company's work culture.

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