One of the technologies presented on was the platform Twitter. The modern day social media platform is a staple in many individuals' daily lives. This platform is one of many gen Z’s frequent and is a hub for not only entertainment but news. The app has had to evolve to get where it is today. Twitter was invented in 2006 and started off as a platform for podcast makers to interact with other podcast creators. The app was originally named “twitter” before it changed to the current name Twitter. By 2012 there were over 100 million users of the platform that were posting and checking Twitter daily. Twitter is an essential and a part of many modern day individuals' daily routine. Twitter is the main source of news for some, as they check twitter in the morning instead of turning on the morning news. The platform keeps people informed on daily activities and or news going on in real time. Sometimes Twitter is the first place news is spread, even before major news sources. The fast and easy ability to send a tweet is both a positive and negative thing. Within the matter of seconds anyone can tweet anything at any time. This is where fake news can become an issue and or biased news. People that follow one specific source can fully believe anything they post even if it is not a fact. Although this is a negative to the platform there are many positives that come to light. The accessibility to stay informed if following reliable sources is one of the main benefits of the platform. There are also communities within Twitter that interact about certain niche topics. It gives people a place where they feel like they belong and can speak freely. Twitter can give people a voice they may not have normally. Giving people the ability to speak their mind and see if others agree and or appreciate their thoughts can make someone's day. Along with the funny content that the platform provides there are so many things that make Twitter so many individuals the most used platform. Twitter has come a long way since it started as a podcast creator platform and it will continue to grow with time.
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