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What if social media prioritized community over clicks? In @lemonde.fr, Dr. Talia Stroud @taliastroud.bsky.social discusses how Vermont’s Front Porch Forum fosters respectful online interactions, reinforcing real-world connections. www.lemonde.fr/en/pixels/ar...

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Digital community-building is on the agenda at #SXSW2025! New_ Public's @deeptidoshi.bsky.social joins a panel to share her hands-on experience building digital tools that foster more democratic online spaces. Catch Innovating Democracy: New Ways to Power the People on Monday at 4pm CST!

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How can we build healthier algorithmic feeds? Through detailed design transparency, user choices and defaults, and assessments of long-term impact. Excellent and straightforward report that focuses on user autonomy and wellbeing.

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Absolutely—better algorithms aren’t just possible, they’re essential for a healthier democracy. Platforms shape public discourse, and when their design prioritizes engagement over truth, polarization thrives. We need feeds that inform rather than inflame, connect rather than divide.

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🎧 New podcast! I spoke with one entrepreneur building middleware for Bluesky: Rudy Fraser (@rudyfraser.com), the founder of Blacksky Algorithms (@blacksky.app) and a fellow at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University. Listen here on your favorite podcast app:

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AI chatbots aren’t addictive because people are lazy or lonely—they’re designed to be. Like social media, their engagement-driven model maximizes time spent, emotional entanglement, and dependency—even at the cost of user well-being. #AI #TechEthics techandsocialcohesion.substack.com/cp/158373302

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🚨 Factsheet alert! 🤖 As text-generative #AI #chatbots become part of our daily digital landscape, concerns about their potential to spread #misinformation are growing. How well do their #policies tackle this challenge? Read our latest #factsheet here 👇 www.disinfo.eu/publications...

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Fact-checking isn’t an either/or—it's both. Crowdsourced efforts help, but we still need experts to counter AI-driven misinformation and deepening divides. A balanced approach strengthens trust, fosters informed debate, and keeps digital spaces accountable.

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AI is reshaping democracy—but will it strengthen or subvert it? This @techpolicypress.bsky.social piece explores the risks of unchecked #AI. We must design tech that fosters trust, problem-solving, and social cohesion.

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The future of online communities isn’t about scale—it’s about trust. As people seek smaller, more intentional spaces, we have an opportunity to design digital environments that foster connection, reduce division, and support meaningful dialogue.

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AI governance must be shaped with and for the communities it impacts. Public participation can't be symbolic—it must have real influence. To ensure AI strengthens democracy, we need transparency, accountability, and inclusive decision-making at every step.

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@adamserwer.bsky.social writes in @theatlantic.com: “The private companies in control of social-media networks possess an unprecedented ability to manipulate and control the populace, to keep them in a kind of algorithmic cage divorced from reality.”

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👏 👏 👏 One more time for the people in the back. "The purpose of AI is people."

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We are thrilled to be speaking at tonight's LLMs and Public Discourse showcase hosted by @pluralityinstitute.bsky.social and @socialcohesiontech.bsky.social. We will be focusing on how our Social Media Detoxifier is impacting discourse online.

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Decentralized social is emerging to serve PEOPLE's interests, not monolithic platforms. Braxton Woodham, CTO at Project Liberty, co-creator of the Decentralized Social Networking Protocol (DSNP), and co-founder of Frequency, explains from the @projectliberty.io Project Liberty Summit.

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AI is advancing rapidly, assisting in mental health support, creative tasks, and even mimicking empathy. But as this article highlights, AI often excels in structured environments where its strengths are amplified. Does that mean it can truly replace human connection? We don't think so.

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🔍 In an era of AI-generated media and viral misinformation, media literacy is more important than ever. Here are 5 key tips to help you spot AI-generated content and navigate today’s digital landscape with confidence. buildersmovement.org/2025/02/25/5...

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🔍 Brain-reading tech is no longer sci-fi—it’s here. Meta’s latest neurotech breakthrough raises serious questions about privacy, cognitive liberty, and the future of mental autonomy. Who controls our thoughts when they can be decoded? Regulation must keep pace.

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In 2023, Bay Area public radio station KQED launched a Discord server to extend their on-air “KQED Forum” conversations into a virtual community. It's now buzzing with online connections that lead to real-world relationships. newpublic.notion.site/Creating-a-F...

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Can social media be redesigned to foster connection rather than division? We think so. A recent paper on "Prosocial Media" explores how technology can strengthen our social fabric by integrating community-building features into platform design. time.com/7258238/soci...

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Will Meta’s new Facebook Content Monetization program, which rewards creators for high engagement, end up amplifying divisive content—the very thing that drives the most interaction? "The systems are designed to amplify the most salacious and inciting content" www.propublica.org/article/face...

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The path forward isn’t about discarding AI—it’s about humanizing it. By combining AI’s speed with human discernment, clarity, and empathy, we elevate our communication and turn complexity into genuine insight. www.forbes.com/sites/cornel...

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New research shows a paradox: many feel harmed by social media—and would pay $24 to wipe out TikTok and $6 for Instagram. Is addictive design trapping us? Read more. techandsocialcohesion.substack.com/p/ill-pay-mo...

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I was in Paris last week for the #AIActionSummit & was honoured to participate in the “AI in public interest” panel. 👇🏾 my thoughts & reflections on what AI in public interest is/isn’t & some concrete steps/initiatives for `bending the arc of AI towards the public interest' aial.ie/pages/aiparis/

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AI-generated news summaries are often inaccurate, according to a BBC study that found over half contained major errors. Strengthening collaboration between tech companies and news organizations is key to reducing misinformation and improving public trust in information. www.bbc.com/mediacentre/...

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Social media’s decline is a chance to rethink how we connect. The next era of tech must prioritize constructive engagement over outrage, fostering real conversation and social cohesion. What we build next will shape the future of civic life.

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Civic tech is entering a new phase. The first wave brought transparency, the second fostered engagement—but what comes next? The third wave must focus on sustainability and long-term impact, ensuring tech truly serves democracy.

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Automated content moderation shapes what we see online—but do these systems strengthen or weaken civic dialogue? As Meta shifts its approach, this @techpolicypress.bsky.social guide unpacks the stakes for misinformation, speech, and public trust.

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New podcast- at the Paris AI Action Summit on February 10-11, remarks by EU and US leaders indicated significant divergence on how to think about AI. This episode is a sampler platter of the politics on display at the Grand Palais-and in Washington DC at #StateOfTheNet.

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The #AI Elections Accord may be ending, but the mission to protect democracy continues. Deepfakes and AI-driven misinformation still threaten election integrity. Learn more about this critical work from @alexreevegivens.bsky.social of @cendemtech.bsky.social www.justsecurity.org/107809/tech-...

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The Paris AI Summit exposed a key fault line: Speed vs. safety. Should #AI safeguards be industry-led or state-driven? The future of AI is political, shaping power, trust, and cohesion. The choices made now will define what comes next. techandsocialcohesion.substack.com/p/ai-war-and...?

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As social media users migrate to ideologically aligned platforms, the shift offers autonomy but risks deepening silos. The Great Decentralization presents both opportunities and challenges—how can we design digital spaces to foster dialogue across divides? www.noemamag.com/the-great-de...

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The current political transition puts public interest technologists in the federal government in limbo. @Reilly Martin & @Stephanie Cain from Technologists for the Public Good urge states to seize this moment by investing in tech talent & creating pathways for diverse perspectives.

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An important perspective. Instead of chasing neutrality, AI could help societies navigate complex issues with nuance by engaging diverse viewpoints fairly. With intentional design, it can foster understanding—but without safeguards, it risks amplifying division.

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AI is transforming journalism, but trust must remain the foundation. Newsrooms adopting ethical AI policies—ensuring transparency, fairness, and accountability—are essential for a healthier information ecosystem.

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AI is entering civic spaces—could chatbots help bridge divides? Used thoughtfully, they could foster dialogue, provide exposure to diverse perspectives, and help people engage with multiple sides of an issue. But if misused, they risk deepening division. The design matters. ssir.org/articles/ent...

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In the face of declining local news outlets, residents in rural Colorado are turning to Facebook groups to share information and maintain community connections. These citizen-led initiatives exemplify how technology can foster social cohesion and fill informational voids in underserved areas.

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From social media to AI, technology influences how we connect, engage, and relate to one another. The challenge ahead: ensuring these tools foster unity and civic health rather than drive us further into polarization. www.nationalaffairs.com/publications...

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Chronic political stress is driving disengagement as Americans retreat from the toxicity of partisan polarization. In a media landscape built on outrage, digital spaces often amplify division. We must foster online and offline spaces that encourage curiosity, connection, and trust.

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Instead of platforms that thrive on outrage, what if social media were built for civic engagement and trust? @openfuture.bsky.social explores how publicly accountable, sustainable digital spaces could reduce polarization. openfuture.eu/blog/publicl...

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Did you know Congress's tech is so outdated that its flag-tracking system just caught up to 2017-era Pizza Hut? Outdated tech in Congress isn't just inconvenient—it's a barrier to effective governance and civic engagement. Embracing modern tools can foster better communication and unity.

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Great comments from @eli.bsky.social on creating online spaces that elevate positive content, not polarization. Last week, the Vatican warned that deepfakes and AI-driven misinformation erode trust and fuel division. Ethical AI must reinforce truth and social cohesion—not deepen polarization.

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Tech isn’t just a tool—it shapes how we interact, trust, and engage. Instead of just reacting to harm, we must design digital spaces that foster connection and reduce division. Through the Council on Tech and Social Cohesion, we’re proud to help lead this effort toward prosocial tech.

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AI’s potential is vast, but unchecked biases can shape public opinion in ways we don’t fully understand. Ensuring neutrality in development and intentional design is key to making AI a tool for dialogue—not division. manhattan.institute/article/meas...

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