Kevin Rose, the original founder of Digg, and Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit, have joined forces to acquire the once-popular news aggregator platform. Digg, which faced stiff competition from Reddit in its early years, was sold off in parts in 2012 and later acquired by digital advertising company BuySellAds in 2018. Rose and Ohanian aim to revive Digg with a fresh vision, focusing on restoring the spirit of discovery and community that characterized the early web. They plan to leverage AI to address issues like misinformation and toxicity prevalent in today’s social media landscape. Rose highlighted advancements in AI technology that enable rapid sentiment analysis, making it easier to moderate content effectively. Both founders have a history of investing in various ventures, with Rose being a general partner at True Ventures and Ohanian leading Seven Seven Six. The new Digg platform, set to launch soon, will feature a dynamic interface unlike traditional forums, with invites rolling out in the coming weeks. — news from TechCrunch
