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The Future of Social Media: Decentralization, AI, and Privacy – What’s Next

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Here’s a topic idea for the TechRepublic** forum under **Social Networking

“The Future of Social Media: Decentralization, AI, and Privacy – What’s Next?”

Discussion points:
– The rise of decentralized social networks (e.g., Mastodon, Bluesky) and their impact on traditional platforms like Facebook and X (Twitter).
– The role of AI in content moderation, personalization, and user engagement.
– Growing concerns about data privacy and the shift towards user-controlled data models.
– How businesses and professionals can adapt to evolving social media landscapes.

Would you like a different angle, such as focusing on business networking or cybersecurity in social media?

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What’s next? is a great question. Privacy is no more as

In reply to The Future of Social Media: Decentralization, AI, and Privacy – What’s Next

It appears our President Musk and crew have copied out the entire personal records of the OPM (all federal employees) and so much more.

“Edward Coristine, a 19-year-old member of Elon Musk’s squad that’s criss-crossing US government agencies, was fired from an internship after he was accused of sharing information with a competitor.”

In plain speak he sold that information.

No AI is needed here. No social media needed either. Just a government veering towards the cliff.

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This is a great discussion topic! Decentralized networks like Mastodon and Bluesky are challenging traditional platforms, while AI is reshaping content moderation and engagement. Privacy concerns are driving shifts toward user-controlled data models. It will be interesting to see how businesses and professionals adapt to these evolving trends—definitely a conversation worth having.

I wouldn’t call President Musk’s platform traditional.

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There are statements from Musk that he will “fix” polling and more.

Definitely a time to resist in every way you can.

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Social media in 2025 will be all about AI, decentralization, and privacy. AI-driven content, smart filters, and AR experiences will shape user interactions. Decentralized platforms may rise as people seek more control over their data, and privacy concerns will push platforms to rethink policies. Exciting times ahead.

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