Twitter announced earlier this month that it would restrict free use of its API, the programming interface that enables developers to communicate with Twitter. While the change undoubtedly has an impact on startups and independent developers who are creating tools to make the platform entertaining and safe, it also poses a challenge for academics and …
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In the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria, thousands of volunteer software developers have been using a crucial Twitter tool to comb the platform for calls for help including from people trapped in collapsed buildings and connect people with rescue organizations.
Twitter is facing criticism for making a critical tool available only after paying a 100 monthly fee. The tool is used by software developers to comb the platform for calls for help from earthquake victims.
In the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria, thousands of volunteer software developers have been using a crucial Twitter tool to comb the platform for calls for help including people posting their location inside collapsed buildings and connect people with rescue organizations to help them. But they could soon lose access to this tool unless they pay Twitter a monthly fee of at least $100 prohibitive for many volunteers and nonprofits. Monday is the extended deadline Twitter set for shutting off free access to its API, or Application Programming Interface. But on Monday, it delayed the launch again.