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The fun and games are over. Even the internet’s got to make a living
Twitter's new API, launched in September, has sparked criticism for restricting third-party tools that contributed to its growth. The move is seen as part of a broader trend shifting from the 'free Web' to a profit-driven 'internet of cha-ching$'.
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