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The Next Social Wave: Open, Competitive and User-Controlled

@sherifea.bsky.social

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For years, social media has been dominated by a handful of companies, shaping how information flows and limiting innovation. The dangers have never been clearer. But a new paradigm is emerging—one where open protocols, competition, and user choice drive the future of social media. On March 21st, join us for the launch of Future of Technology Institute (FoTI)'s whitepaper: “Algorithmic Pluralism: Towards Competitive & Innovative Information Ecosystems” and a discussion on how we can transform social media into a dynamic and open market that benefits users, startups, investors and society alike. 🔹 Why this matters: ✅ Open protocols are the foundation for the next wave of social media innovation ✅ Algorithmic pluralism unlocks new business models and investment opportunities ✅ A competitive, interoperable social web is not just possible—it’s already happening ✅ A social media eocsystem where users have real choice is essential for healthy democracies 🎤 Speakers: • Marietje Schaake – Fellow, Stanford University • Emily Liu – Head of Special Projects, Bluesky • Robin Berjon – Custodian, Free Our Feeds • Sherif Elsayed-Ali (moderator) – Executive Director, Future of Technology Institute 📅 March 21st 🕓 4 PM CET | 3 PM GMT | 10 AM EST | 7 AM PST 💡 Join the conversation. Register now! Livestream link: https://streamyard.com/watch/uhdM7fys7puE

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