KAL’s Cartoon: The Musk-Zuckerberg Social-Media Smackdown

ByAudInsights.blog

This week’s cartoon by KAL explores the ongoing battle between two tech giants, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, in the realm of social media. The cartoon serves as a humorous commentary on their rivalry and the potential impact on popular platforms such as Twitter.

The cartoon also touches on Thread’s app, developed by Meta, which is considered as a potential contender to take on Twitter. Unlike previous clones, Meta’s Threads app has better odds of succeeding, indicating a positive outlook for Meta.

KAL’s cartoons are a regular feature in The Economist, providing satirical insights on current affairs. To view the previous week’s cartoon, simply refer to the provided link.

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