Digg was once a prominent link-sharing platform of the Web 2.0 era, reaching a pinnacle with a $5 million sale in 2012 before changing ownership multiple times, eventually circling back to its original owner.
Kevin Rose, Digg’s founder, announced a collaboration with Alexis Ohanian, Reddit’s co-founder, to repurchase Digg with the goal of reviving its unique community system, making the internet a fun and interesting space once again. With the current dominance of social media on the internet, users often encounter misinformation and emotionally charged responses.
Rose believes that AI can enhance the original functions of Digg, aiming to make it the go-to destination for internet users seeking enjoyable content curated by the community through the Upvote and Downvote system. Ohanian’s involvement as Reddit’s co-founder will elevate Digg’s community system.
The management structure now includes Justin Mezzell, a product designer close to Rose, stepping in as CEO. Initial funding comes from a fund that Rose and Ohanian have invested in together, with the new version of Digg set to launch and introduce additional features in the coming weeks.
TLDR: Digg, a once-popular link-sharing platform, is set for a revival with its original owner, Kevin Rose, partnering with Alexis Ohanian of Reddit to restore its unique community system and bring back an exciting online experience through AI integration and community curation.
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