Digg.com is Back: The Reboot We Didn’t Know We Needed

Digg, the iconic social and link-sharing platform that once held the title of “the homepage of the internet,” is making a triumphant return — and this time, it’s aiming for something bigger, better, and more community-driven, with a heavy reliance on AI technology.

The man behind the comeback, Kevin Rose (Digg’s founder) has teamed up with other notable tech figures, including Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, to reimagine a space that once defined early internet culture.

In a remarkable turn of events, Rose and a group of collaborators — including product executive Justin Mezzell and Blogger/Twitter cofounder Ev Williams — have acquired the Digg.com domain and assets from Money Group.

Established in 2004, Digg allowed users to “digg” or “bury” content, influencing the visibility of stories across the internet. At its peak, it attracted around 40 million monthly users. However, after being sold and undergoing various transformations, the platform’s prominence waned. 

The ultimate vision? To bring back the site with a renewed focus on AI-driven content curation and to build a social platform focused on community-first engagement, powered by cutting-edge artificial intelligence.

Justin Mezzell, formerly of Google and Facebook, has been appointed as CEO. The revitalized Digg will emphasize meaningful interactions, moving away from algorithms that often amplify outrage. 

AI will play a pivotal role in managing operational tasks, allowing human moderators to focus on nurturing community dynamics. The platform will also introduce nuanced content moderation strategies, adjusting post visibility based on community standards rather than implementing outright bans. ​

The new Digg is set to launch in the coming weeks, accessible via both website and mobile app. Users can sign up on the Digg website to receive early access invitations as the platform re-enters the competitive social media landscape

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