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Twitter's plan to charge for crucial tool prompts outcry

13 Sept 19:45 Key points summarised by AI

Twitter's decision to charge a minimum of $100/month for its API (Application Programming Interface) has sparked widespread outcry, particularly from volunteer developers aiding disaster relief in Turkey and Syria.
The new fees threaten to cut off access for numerous nonprofits, academic researchers, and hobbyists who rely on the API for critical tasks like monitoring emergencies, studying misinformation, and operating helpful bots.
Critics argue this move reverses Twitter's unique history as an open platform, hindering vital public service and academic work while other social media companies are increasing researcher access.
Driven by Elon Musk's efforts to generate revenue, the policy has led to communication breakdowns with developers and forced many useful bots and creative projects off the platform.

Today 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.