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Here’s Your First Look at the Rebooted Digg
Digg has finally launched its iOS app for a limited group of testers, giving us a glimpse into what the new AI-powered news aggregator has in store. The revamped platform, which is currently in alpha testing, aims to provide a fresh take on social media by fostering real human connections amidst an internet flooded with bots and AI agents.
The new Digg offers a clean design with a navigation bar at the bottom for seamless movement between various parts of the service, including the Home feed, Search, Leaderboards, and user profile page. Unlike its predecessors, Digg will not be dominated by a select few; instead, the rebooted platform is focused on establishing ownership through zero-knowledge proofs alongside other tools that verify whether a user is human before they can post and participate in discussions.
Upon closer inspection, it becomes apparent that Digg’s primary objective is to differentiate itself from Reddit. The app features an unorthodox upvote and downvote system, represented by hand icons. Unfortunately, the design choice may be confusing for some users, as it appears both icons could be read either way, potentially leading to frustration or misinterpretation.
The rebooted Digg also allows users to create their own communities, which they can customize according to their preferences. While this may initially provide an incentive for users to shift from Reddit to the new platform, it is yet unclear why one would opt for Digg over its more popular competitor. However, Digg’s potential integration of AI-powered community design in the future could be a compelling differentiator.
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Source: techcrunch.com
