Techdirt Protocols, Not Platforms
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Jan 25, 2024 A panel discussion on decentralized and federated social media, exploring the need for open protocols and moving away from walled gardens. Highlights include the potential of AI tools for safer social media, the challenges of open source software, and the importance of clear communication and proactive actions during development. Also discussed are the challenges of internet governance and the future of user mobility and account portability.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Building a Different Type of Social Web
04:57 • 15min
Communities, Feeds, and Moderation
20:09 • 22min
Exploring the Adoption of Mastodon and the Challenges of Open Source Software
42:12 • 2min
The Challenge of Internet Governance and Exclusion
44:38 • 6min
Learning Opportunities for Blue Sky: Moderation, Communication, and Transparency
50:19 • 9min
Threads, User Mobility, and Account Portability
58:58 • 4min