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How Meta’s Threads Became as Popular as X

How Meta’s Threads Became as Popular as X
NYT Technology Sunday 05 July 2026, 09:01 UTC By Eli Tan 1 min read
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“We want to be the largest and best platform for public conversation,” said Connor Hayes, the head of Threads.

“We want to be the largest and best platform for public conversation,” said Connor Hayes, the head of Threads.
Connor Hayes (PERSON)
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