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Digg returns to rescue us from the social media swamp - what are the odds?


Can the once-famous social network make a comeback? Its founder, Kevin Rose, thinks it can. Here's why he might be right.

Now, in a surprising turn of events, Digg is attempting a comeback, backed by an unlikely alliance between its founder, Kevin Rose, and former rival Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit. Thus, AI will handle routine tasks such as spam filtering and toxic content removal, allowing human moderators to focus on fostering positive interactions within communities. The leadership team's goal is to create an environment where users can engage earnestly, learn from each other, and share their passions without the toxicity that plagues many current social media platforms.

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