Reclaiming the Social Web: A $30 Million Campaign to Free Social Media from Billionaire Control
"Free yourself from Big Tech: Join the movement for independent social media."
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Reclaiming the Social Web: A $30 Million Campaign to Free Social Media from Billionaire Control
The digital landscape is dominated by a handful of tech giants, their platforms shaping how we connect, consume information, and engage with the world. This concentration of power, however, comes with significant risks: censorship, manipulation, and an erosion of public discourse. Recognizing this, a coalition of tech leaders, nonprofits, and concerned citizens has launched a bold initiative: Free Our Feeds, a $30 million campaign to build a truly independent and decentralized social media ecosystem. The Rise of Independent Social Media: A Long-Overdue Shift The need for a more equitable and democratic social media landscape has become increasingly apparent. Recent events, such as Meta's controversial scaling back of content moderation and Elon Musk's tumultuous reign at X (formerly Twitter), have underscored the dangers of centralized control wielded by billionaire tech moguls. Free Our Feeds aims to address these concerns by fostering the growth of a decentralized social media …
