"UpScrolled diverges from most Big Tech platforms by offering an old-fashioned chronological feed and promising not to share user data with marketing firms."
"Hijazi founded UpScrolled in response to widespread user allegations that social media companies were censoring pro-Palestinian content, vowing to never suppress content."
"In just eight months, UpScrolled amassed 2.5 million users, driven by concerns over TikTok's deal with President Trump, and has since grown to over 5 million."
"Hijazi's approach is unique in Silicon Valley for being overtly ideological, as he personally ensured that users could not select Israel as a location."
UpScrolled is a social media platform similar to Instagram and TikTok, allowing users to share photos and videos. It features a chronological feed and does not share user data with third parties. Issam Hijazi founded UpScrolled in response to allegations of censorship on other platforms, particularly against pro-Palestinian content. The platform has grown significantly, reaching over 5 million users within nine months, prompting Hijazi to expand his team to manage the success.
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