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Yeah Twitter is still designated as a large online platform under the DSA.
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/04/google-runs-5-of-the-19-platforms-that-must-follow-eus-new-internet-rules/
Dodging the DMA only has implications for Twitter advertising and federation, I think.
Basically, Twitter is not seen as a monopoly on the microblogging market, but it is still a very large communication platform that must pay special attention to moderation practices.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Markets_Act
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Services_Act
I imagine the brunt of Twitter's argument here is that they have strong competition from Bluesky and Threads, so are not seen as a gatekeeper in the market for microblogging advertising.
I wonder if they included Mastodon in their "competitor list".
I wouldn't think so, since Mastadon isn't inherently "owned" by any one company and doesn't rely on an advertising business strategy.