Can Twitter be saved? In a wide-ranging conversation with TED's Chris Anderson and Whitney Pennington Rodgers, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey discusses the future of the platform -- acknowledging problems with harassment and moderation and proposing some fundamental changes that he hopes will encourage healthy, respectful conversations. "Are we actually delivering something that people value every single day?" Dorsey asks.

How Twitter needs to change

Social platforms have made it effortless for harassment, outrage, and misinformation to spread at scale, often harming vulnerable groups. One study showed that one in ten tweets directed at active Black women on Twitter contained harassment. Tackling these issues requires not just better technology but also a shift in platform incentives and design. Building community health and meaningful dialogue means moving away from metrics that reward provocation and popularity.

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Jack Dorsey: How Twitter needs to change