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Author reflects on open social web era before AI takeover

The author reflects on the early days of open social web platforms, likening the experience to a period before an eventual AI takeover. They highlight the interconnected nature of these platforms, where accounts are hosted on independent servers and users can communicate across different services. The piece also touches on broader societal themes and personal reflections. AI

IMPACT Reflections on past social media trends offer a historical perspective on technology's evolution.

RANK_REASON The item is a personal essay reflecting on past technology trends and societal themes, not a news event.

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Author reflects on open social web era before AI takeover

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  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    In retrospect, the part before the robots take over was wildly oversold

    In retrospect, the part before the robots take over was wildly oversold