Digg Relaunches with AI and New CEO

Kevin Rose, co-founder of Digg, and Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit, have teamed up to revive Digg, a once-popular social news site, by integrating artificial intelligence to enhance user experience and content moderation. The new platform aims to restore the sense of community and discovery that characterized the early internet, with AI mitigating the burden of spam filtering and toxic content. Justin Mezzell will lead the new Digg as CEO, focusing on human connection and transparency, with support from venture capital firms True Ventures and Ohanian's Seven Seven Six. The initiative reflects a response to modern social media's chaotic environment, aiming to provide a more positive and constructive online space. The relaunch seeks to attract users nostalgic for the early days of Digg, promising a mobile-first approach and rewards for user participation. As part of this revival, Digg hopes to offer a distinct alternative to platforms dominated by viral and often controversial content.