The Future of ActivityPub and Podcasting Trends

This chapter examines the current and future state of ActivityPub and Activity Streams, raising concerns about their usability and user engagement. It contrasts the complexities of the Fediverse with the straightforwardness of platforms like Blue Sky while reflecting on past predictions in the podcasting landscape. Additional discussions include the role of AI in podcasting, the evolving definitions of podcasts, and the anticipated developments of Apple Podcasts and other platforms.