Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo says she's leaving X after 14 years on the platform. AdvertisementParis Mayor Anne Hidalgo says she's leaving X after more than 14 years on the platform, formerly known as Twitter. "This platform and its owner intentionally exacerbates tensions and conflicts," she wrote in French, adding that the platform has "become a gigantic global sewer." "To remain true to my convictions and my commitment, I am leaving Twitter today," Hidalgo wrote on Monday. AdvertisementAn early proponent of Twitter, Hidalgo joined the platform in 2009 when she was the deputy mayor of Paris.

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