Digg and Reddit creators relaunch Digg to compete with Reddit
9to5Mac • • technology
Key Points:
- Digg has officially relaunched to the public after months in closed beta, emphasizing trust signals, transparency in moderation, and defenses against AI-driven spam.
- The platform was reacquired last year by Digg founder Kevin Rose and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, who aim to promote healthier discussions through a trust-based community.
- New features include the ability for users to create their own communities with moderators setting rules and publicly sharing moderation logs to ensure transparency.
- Digg plans to combat AI bots by using multiple verification methods and may require proof of product ownership for posting in certain communities.
- The platform remains in open beta with no set end date, inviting user feedback to shape future developments.
