Elon Musk announced the possible return of the short video platform Vine on his social network X (Twitter). This message emerged against the background of the TikTok ban in the United States – Musk received a unique opportunity to fill the resulting gap. about this reports Neowin edition.
Vine, the popular six-second video platform that had a loyal following over the years, was abruptly shut down in 2017. It’s possible that Vine functionality will be included in X in some way, as Musk has previously stated plans to turn X into a universal app that includes a wide range of services, from messaging and payments to video and other entertainment.
It is worth noting that this is not Musk’s first attempt to return Vine – in 2022, he had already conducted a survey among users about their attitudes towards the return of the service. According to Neowin sources, restoring Vine will require serious effort. However, if successful, the service could replace TikTok, which has left the US.
“Musk’s strategy is similar to the approach of Meta (recognized as extremist and banned in Russia), which includes the function of short videos (Reels) on Instagram, an already existing platform” (Owner of the company Meta, recognized as extremist and banned in Russia) , Neowin writes.
The publication noted that it was too early to bury TikTok in the US, as the company had already announced that it was working to resolve legal and regulatory issues to continue the service. Additionally, newly elected President Donald Trump may play a role in unblocking TikTok in the United States.
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