LATEST DEVELOPMENT
Original Digg founder Kevin Rose teams with Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian to revive the once-dominant social news platform with AI integration.
INDUSTRY TALK
"How can we remove the janitorial work of moderators and community managers and convert what they do every day into more of a kind of 'director of vibes, culture and community'?"
DIGG
BY THE NUMBERS
Project details include:
20+ years since original Digg launch
Multiple platform owners since inception
Several high-profile tech advisors
Undisclosed acquisition price from Money Group
Limited initial launch with phased rollout
KEY FEATURES
Platform innovations include:
AI-powered community moderation
Upvote system (without downvotes)
Community-specific customization tools
No follower count displays
Emphasis on quality over virality
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Key players include:
Kevin Rose (Chair, original founder)
Justin Mezzell (CEO)
Alexis Ohanian (Advisor)
Ev Williams (Brainstorming partner)
VC backing from founders' firms
THE BOTTOM LINE
Digg's revival represents a nostalgic yet forward-looking attempt to recapture internet community through AI assistance, positioning itself as a more human-centered alternative to algorithm-driven platforms.