#digg — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #digg, aggregated by home.social.
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#Digg has relaunched as an #AInews #aggregator, aiming to rank news based on engagement metrics from X. The site showcases top stories, ranked individuals, companies, and politicians in the AI space. While it could be useful for tracking AI news, it’s unclear if it will attract regular users or compete with existing news platforms. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/11/digg-tries-again-this-time-as-an-ai-news-aggregator/?eicker.news #tech #media #news
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#Digg has relaunched as an #AInews #aggregator, aiming to rank news based on engagement metrics from X. The site showcases top stories, ranked individuals, companies, and politicians in the AI space. While it could be useful for tracking AI news, it’s unclear if it will attract regular users or compete with existing news platforms. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/11/digg-tries-again-this-time-as-an-ai-news-aggregator/?eicker.news #tech #media #news
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#Digg has relaunched as an #AInews #aggregator, aiming to rank news based on engagement metrics from X. The site showcases top stories, ranked individuals, companies, and politicians in the AI space. While it could be useful for tracking AI news, it’s unclear if it will attract regular users or compete with existing news platforms. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/11/digg-tries-again-this-time-as-an-ai-news-aggregator/?eicker.news #tech #media #news
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Digg is back! Again! After relaunching in January as a Reddit competitor and shutting down in March, it's now re-relaunching as a news aggregator, initially focused on ranking the latest on AI. @Techcrunch's @Sarahp has more.
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TechCrunch: Digg tries again, this time as an AI news aggregator. “In an email to beta testers, the company said the site’s goal is to ‘track the most influential voices in a space’ and to surface the news that’s actually worth ‘paying attention to.’ AI is the area it’s testing this idea with, but if successful, Digg will expand to include other topics. The email warned that the site was […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/12/techcrunch-digg-tries-again-this-time-as-an-ai-news-aggregator/ -
Digg tries again, this time as an aggregator of news about AI
This time around, the site is focused on ranking news - specifically, AI news. In an email to beta testers, the company said the site’s goal is to “track the most influential voices in a space” and to surface the news that’s actually worth “paying attention to.” AI is the area it’s testing this idea with, but if successful, Digg will expand to include other topics.
It scrapes x.com and uses that to decide what’s newsworthy.
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Digg tries again, this time as an AI news aggregator
image via techcrunch.com
#digg #graveyard #kevinRose #socialMedia #startupDigg is back from the dead. Again. This time around, the site is focused on ranking news — specifically, AI news to start. In an email to beta testers, the company said the site’s goal is to “track the most influential voices in a space” and to surface the news that’s actually worth “paying attention to.” AI is the area it’s testing this idea with, but if successful, Digg will expand to include other topics.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/11/digg-tries-again-this-time-as-an-ai-news-aggregator/ -
#Digg used to be a decent platform. They made mistakes, shut down, and moved on.
Fast forward — they start up *again*, seemingly redoing their original thing, only to shut it all down, and launch and entire site dedicated to #AI slop, scraped from places like xitter.
TL;DR — Kevin is a soulless, grifting chode.
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"In this environment, eIDAS 2.0, which came into force in May 2024, marks a significant step forward. It aims to strengthen European digital sovereignty and provide secure, unified and interoperable digital identification across the EU."
Totalt motsägande. Digitalt självbestämmande genom att tvinga medborgare att teckna avtal med amerikanska övervakningsföretag.
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Asking again: If #Digg was invaded by AI bots, why was it so empty?
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When I look at the Mastodon Server Covenant, I realize that the #Digg team is less professional.
Point 4: “Commitment to give users at least 3 months of advance warning in case of shutting down”
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DiggDead
We're a gaming site sure, but I think our broader focus is on using computers for entertainment purposes, and it's not as if sites like Digg and its aggregation successor Reddit don't gameify their workings to a significant extent, what with the reputation and the karma and the scoring and whatnot.Digg has been restarted before, in fact several times! Some history is called for here.
A Timeli
https://setsideb.com/diggdead/
#niche #Digg #NewsAggregation #niche #reddit #web -
There was also more acquisitions of AI companies by bigger players, Firefox has hinted at a logo change, Digg was back but now its gone again (for awhile) and more.
https://elliottbledsoe.wtf/wtf-now-26/
#DOGE #grants #Anthropic #AIethics #Linux #OpenSource #Cybersecurity #Firefox #Digg -
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Digg cierra su beta tras solo dos meses invadido por bots y agentes de IA
Lo que debía ser el renacimiento de una leyenda ha terminado en una cruda lección sobre el estado actual de la web. Este 14 de marzo de 2026, apenas dos meses después de su esperado relanzamiento, Digg ha anunciado el cierre de su beta abierta y un recorte masivo de su plantilla. El motivo no es financiero, sino existencial: la plataforma fue literalmente «devorada» por ejércitos de bots y agentes de IA tan sofisticados que hicieron imposible distinguir el contenido humano de la basura automatizada (Fuente Digg).
Justin Mezzell, CEO de Digg, ha sido tajante en su comunicado de despedida: «Sabíamos que los bots eran parte del paisaje, pero no apreciamos la escala, sofisticación o velocidad a la que nos encontrarían».
La invasión: Cuando los votos no significan nada
El modelo original de Digg se basaba en la confianza: los usuarios votaban (dugg) las noticias más interesantes para llevarlas a portada. Sin embargo, en el internet de 2026, ese sistema se volvió su mayor debilidad:
- Spammers de SEO: Al detectar que el dominio de Digg conservaba una alta autoridad en Google, miles de bots inundaron el sitio con enlaces basura para posicionar webs de terceros en cuestión de horas.
- Agentes de IA Manipuladores: A diferencia de los bots antiguos, los nuevos agentes de IA son capaces de mantener discusiones coherentes y votar estratégicamente para simular tendencias orgánicas, burlando los sistemas de detección tradicionales.
- Pérdida de la Base: «Cuando no puedes confiar en que los votos y comentarios sean reales, pierdes los cimientos sobre los que se construye una comunidad», admitió Mezzell.
Kevin Rose y Alexis Ohanian: Un «Dream Team» que no bastó
El proyecto había generado una expectación inmensa al reunir a Kevin Rose (fundador original de Digg) y Alexis Ohanian (cofundador de Reddit), quienes recompraron la marca en 2025 para ofrecer una alternativa transparente a las redes sociales actuales. Pese a contar con el apoyo de firmas como Seven Seven Six y True Ventures, el equipo se enfrentó a una realidad que ni siquiera los gigantes como Meta o X han logrado resolver del todo: en 2026, más del 50% del tráfico web ya no es humano.
¿Es el fin definitivo de Digg?
Aunque la beta abierta ha sido clausurada y la aplicación retirada de las tiendas, la empresa asegura que Digg no ha muerto. Kevin Rose regresará a tiempo completo en abril para liderar un equipo reducido que intentará «reimaginar» el producto desde cero.
«Posicionar a Digg simplemente como una alternativa a los incumbentes (como Reddit) no fue lo suficientemente imaginativo. Lo que viene después necesita ser genuinamente diferente», señaló la directiva.
Lecciones para el ecosistema tech
El fracaso de Digg sirve como advertencia para otros lanzamientos de 2026:
- Privacidad vs. Autenticidad: Mientras Meta retira el cifrado de Instagram para mejorar la moderación, Digg demuestra que sin una verificación de identidad estricta, las plataformas abiertas son vulnerables.
- La soberanía del dato: Al igual que el «Experimento Oculto» de Pokémon GO, donde los datos de los usuarios entrenan a robots, el tráfico de Digg estaba siendo utilizado por agentes de IA para «entrenarse» y propagar desinformación.
- Competencia feroz: Convencer a los usuarios de abandonar sus comunidades establecidas es casi imposible cuando la alternativa está inundada de «machine garbo» (basura generada por máquinas).
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It seems like the digg.com reboot isn't happening.
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digg.com was an interesting place on the web in the 2000s. It's sad how they relaunched it and had to shut it down yesterday, thanks to the infestation by AI bots.
AI seems to be shitting on just about everything.
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TechCrunch: Digg lays off staff and shuts down app as company retools. “The startup had set out to offer an alternative to existing community forums, where people could post and share links, media, and text, and engage in topical discussions. But while Digg had clever ideas on how to better moderate content and verify that users were who they claimed to be, the company admits it was overwhelmed […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/03/15/techcrunch-digg-lays-off-staff-and-shuts-down-app-as-company-retools/ -
Hoo boy. #Digg is dead… again. #Crapitalism strikes again. So fun. #capitalism #internet #aislop
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With the rebirth and near-instant death of #Digg, likely due to investor greed, it really makes you appreciate #Lemmy and #Piefed, and the #Fediverse in general, a whole lot more. There’s no threat of enshittification here.
Sure, we’ve seen some bad actors around (looking at you, Threads), but we’re all still here thriving while the big corporate turds keep recycling their usual garbage.
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Redditin vanhana kilpailijana tunnettu Digg palasi takaisin parrasvaloihin pari kuukautta sitten - mutta suljettiin uudestaan
Diggin mukaan syy sulkemiselle oli ennennäkemätön tekoälyä käyttävien bottien vyöry palveluun, joka rapautti äänestystuloksia ja sisällön laatua. Palvelun on tarkoitus avautua vielä kerran - täydellisen "nollauksen" jälkeen.
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Auch wenn es bereits früher in Deutschland kein großes Ding war, hab ich mich über die Rückkehr von #digg (und #diggnation ) sehr gefreut. Hätte was werden können… wird imho aber nix mehr #KevinRose https://stadt-bremerhaven.de/digg-schon-wieder-zu-stellenabbau-und-bot-probleme/
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Hey @christianselig - sorry about #Digg shutting down (for now). Y’all really did an amazing job on the app! Was quite lovely.
Ever think about developing for something in the fediverse? #Lemmy, #Mastodon, maybe a #Bluesky + Mastodon merge app?
Just curious.
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OK. Where are the questions I asked on #Digg? Where are the answers I received on Digg?
Whatever this thing is evolving into, do they expect users to trust them again?
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#Digg is #downsizing its team due to challenges in finding product-market fit, including a significant #botproblem and the strong pull of existing social platforms. Despite these setbacks, Digg is not shutting down and is reimagining its approach with the return of founder Kevin Rose. The company remains committed to building a trustworthy online community. https://digg.com/?eicker.media #media #socialmedia
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Digg despide personal y cierra la aplicación mientras la empresa se reestructura #aplicación #cierra #despide #despidos #Digg #empresa #mientras #personal #redes_sociales #reestructura #ButterWord #Spanish_News Comenta tu opinión 👇
https://butterword.com/digg-despide-personal-y-cierra-la-aplicacion-mientras-la-empresa-se-reestructura/?feed_id=73493&_unique_id=69b494ed86226 -
The Shot on Android community on Digg has just passed 100 members!
https://digg.com/shot-on-android/qlzOGHV/shot-on-android-reaches-100-membersWith Digg still in Beta, it's fun celebrating little milestones for communities. If you like playing with the cameras on your phone, I hope you'll check the community out. Share some fun captures from your Android cameras!
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#TheMetaverse is a fusion of AR, VR, MR, XR and 3D virtual worlds, creating an interactive, immersive experience. And since #Digg is back, the metaverse is coming along for the ride: https://digg.com/metaverse #Metaverse #VirtualWorlds #XR #VR #MR #AR #BeyondPictures
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PC World: Digg founder pitches Mozilla to save Pocket. “Pocket’s imminent demise has been bemoaned across the industry. Now, one entrepreneur has expressed interest in keeping it alive. Kevin Rose—who founded Digg.com, became a venture capitalist, and is now trying to bring Digg back—has petitioned Mozilla to let Digg take over Pocket.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2025/05/28/pc-world-digg-founder-pitches-mozilla-to-save-pocket/
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PC World: Digg founder pitches Mozilla to save Pocket. “Pocket’s imminent demise has been bemoaned across the industry. Now, one entrepreneur has expressed interest in keeping it alive. Kevin Rose—who founded Digg.com, became a venture capitalist, and is now trying to bring Digg back—has petitioned Mozilla to let Digg take over Pocket.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2025/05/28/pc-world-digg-founder-pitches-mozilla-to-save-pocket/
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e504 Can You Digg It? with Andy, Michael and Michael - stories and discussion on #vibecoding #AI, #biocomputing, #philosophy, #Digg, #MWC25, #LaserRot and much more.
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e504 Can You Digg It? with Andy, Michael and Michael - stories and discussion on #vibecoding #AI, #biocomputing, #philosophy, #Digg, #MWC25, #LaserRot and much more.
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e504 with Andy, Michael and Michael - stories and discussion on #vibecoding #AI, #biocomputing, #philosophy, #Digg, #MWC25, #LaserRot and much more. https://gamesatwork.biz/2025/03/10/e504-can-you-digg-it/
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e504 — Can You Digg It?
e504 with Andy, Michael and Michael – stories and discussion on #vibecoding #AI, #biocomputing, #philosophy, #Digg, #MWC25, #LaserRot and much more.
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#shownotes for @gamesatwork_biz #podcast e504 with are done and publication set for tomorrow, Monday 10 March on https://www.gamesatwork.biz with @michaelrowe01 & @andypiper . Find e504 on @Spotify @overcastfm @YouTube and all your favorite podcast feeds! Discussion on #vibecoding #AI, #biocomputing, #philosophy, #Digg, #MWC25, #LaserRot and much more.
Be sure to subscribe on https://www.gamesatwork.biz so you don’t miss an episode!
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Pulling together the #shownotes in preparation for Monday’s posting of e504 in #ChapelHill while listening to #Chicago for @gamesatwork_biz with @michaelrowe01 and @andypiper. Stories and discussion on #vibecoding #AI, #biocomputing, #philosophy, #Digg, #MWC25 and more! Check out earlier episodes, chock full of #AI #metaverse #AR #VR #gamification and so much more on https://www.gamesatwork.biz
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»#Digg is coming back, thanks to its founder and Reddit’s: Kevin Rose and Alexis Ohanian are convinced that the world needs a new, better #socialplatform and that #AI can make one possible.« https://www.theverge.com/social/624073/digg-relaunch-2025?eicker.news #tech #media
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A Severed Head Sings, Flavor Flav Goes For The Gold And More From The Paris Olympics
https://digg.com/sports/link/paris-olympics-flava-flav-marie-lebron-curry-video #digg #olympics #flavorflav #lebron #stephcurry
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Eight Frustrating Mysteries That Still Don't Have An Explanation
You'd think that we'd get some closure after all this time, but some mysteries might never be solved.
https://digg.com/internet-culture/link/unsolved-mystery-unexplained-reddit #digg #reddit #mystery #unexplained #unsolved
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Poly-Curious? How To Talk To Your Partner About Open Relationships, According To Experts
Monogamy isn't for everybody, and the rise of polyamory and other forms of ethical non-monogamy as subcultures has given modern lovers better tools to express their sexual and romantic love. Getting there can be a challenge though.
https://digg.com/relationships/link/how-discuss-open-relationship-partner-spouse-polyamory?utm_source=mastodon #digg #enm #polyamory #swinging #relationships #love
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Some say being tricked into giving away $50,000 in a shoebox could happen to anyone. Others say it would definitely never happen to them.
https://digg.com/one-main-character/link/one-main-character-scam-50k-ny-mag-elon-musk-sam-altman?utm_source=mastodon #digg #meme #dunk
