Sun Dec 01 22:04:55 UTC 2024: ## Legal Tech Professionals Flock to Bluesky, Abandoning X
**London, UK** – A significant exodus of legal tech professionals from Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) to the decentralized social media platform Bluesky is underway. Driven by concerns over X’s evolving terms of service, increased advertising, and restrictions on content, many legal tech experts are seeking refuge on Bluesky, which has seen its user base surge to over 22 million, a substantial increase from 13 million in October.
Prominent figures in the legal tech community have publicly announced their departure from X. Catherine Bamford, founder of BamLegal, expressed relief at escaping character limits and the perceived pressure to only post highly curated content. Similarly, Helen Burness, CMO of She Breaks the Law, celebrated the freedom to share more personal and less formally professional thoughts on Bluesky.
While some, like Jason Plant of DLA Piper, describe themselves as “X evacuees,” others, such as Alex Smith of iManage, highlight the loss of established online presence they had cultivated on X. Bluesky offers “starter packs,” personalized invite links to help users connect with their networks.
Despite its growing popularity, Bluesky is not without its challenges. Reports indicate the platform has already faced its first major AI data scraping incident, contradicting its owners’ stated commitment to not training generative AI on user data. The platform’s history, including the departure of its founder Jack Dorsey, also adds a layer of complexity.
However, for now, Bluesky appears to be the preferred alternative for many in the legal tech community, offering a perceived freer and more relaxed social media experience. Users are encouraged to share a wider range of content, from professional insights to personal anecdotes.
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