Orkut Founder Launches Campaign for a Human-Centric Internet Free of Algorithms
· Technology · Indian Express, Hindustan Times
Orkut Buyukkokten, the creator of the defunct social network Orkut, has launched an online petition calling for a return to human-centered digital communities. Shut down in 2014, the original platform is experiencing renewed nostalgia as users grow frustrated with modern, algorithm-driven social media. The official website orkut.com currently features a campaign letter warning that social media has strayed from its original purpose of fostering authentic relationships. The petition has garnered over 260,000 signatures from users across 115 countries. Buyukkokten criticized current platforms for prioritizing advertising, engagement, and artificial intelligence over genuine human connection.
Why it matters
The petition highlights growing global user fatigue with algorithmic feeds and ad-driven social platforms, sparking demand for alternative digital spaces.
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