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Twitter/X is a useful case study. Before Musk took over, Twitter had robust data-sharing practices, allowing independent researchers to study a range of topics, including foreign influence. Musk shut down data access and publicly released the Twitter's source code, which provided little insight.
Feb 21, 2025, 5:02 PM
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