An entrepreneurial group could leverage Fediverse protocols, possibly by building on Friendica, to create a social media platform centered around ego-friends relations. This could potentially become the next big thing in social media.
I would love to see this happen.
Zuckerberg’s recent decisions have annoyed a sizable proportion of Facebook's user base. Many of these users are actively seeking alternative platforms.
Unfortunately, existing options like Mastodon, BlueSky, and Substack do not adequately address this need, resulting in a demand for a new solution that remains unfulfilled.
Until now, Facebook has been the only social media platform focused on personal relationships and conversations with people we actually know. Other platforms focus on sharing low-quality "content," or news, opinions, and rumors.
@cwebber I enjoy the smart and witty conversations on Mastodon.
Thanks for the fun!
I've worked in Latin America for 30 years, so anytime I consider a tactic to protect U.S. democracy, I know dozens of people who can tell me, "Sounds great, Sport. Here's how it went for us with Chávez-Maduro / Bukele / Bolsonaro / Fujimori / Ortega / AMLO."
7. Surveillance: Trump's previous record and statements suggest a propensity toward expanding surveillance powers, particularly regarding national security threats. This raises concerns about increased government access to personal data and communications.
6. Encryption: Trump’s rhetoric suggests he may prioritize national security over privacy protections, raising concerns about potential restrictions on encryption. However, such measures will likely face strong opposition from privacy advocates and the tech industry. Notably, Trump's campaign adopted advanced encryption to protect their communications from Iranian meddling.
5. Potential Shakeup for Social Media Platforms: Central to this shift is Trump’s intent to revisit Section 230, the legal provision that shields online platforms from liability for user-generated content. Trump has consistently criticized social media companies for allegedly censoring conservative viewpoints. His stance could lead to legislation that exposes tech companies to lawsuits over their content moderation decisions, which could significantly disrupt the social media landscape.
4. Renewed Focus on Tech Competition with China: Expect the Trump administration to intensify efforts to counter China's growing technological influence. This could involve imposing export controls on strategic technologies, limiting Chinese companies' access to the U.S. market, and scrutinizing Chinese investments in U.S. tech firms and partnerships connected to China.
3. Data Flows: Trump will likely continue a restrictive approach to governing global data flows, prioritizing U.S. economic interests. This may include restrictions on data exchanges with adversarial nations, particularly China. On the contrary, we should not anticipate further advancements in personal data protection or efforts against data brokers' abuses.
Adam Isacson