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Combatting 'Enshittification': Hope for a Kinder Internet

8/6/2025

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Aarushi Bhandari from Davidson College sheds light on "enshittification," where profit-focused algorithms tarnish our online experiences and breed toxicity. Yet, beacons of hope shine through cooperative nonprofits like Wikipedia and the creative initiatives of Black TikTok creators, proving that a kinder, more equitable internet is achievable through collaboration and shared values.

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Story summary

Aarushi Bhandari from Davidson College sheds light on "enshittification," where profit-focused algorithms tarnish our online experiences and breed toxicity. Yet, beacons of hope shine through cooperative nonprofits like Wikipedia and the creative initiatives of Black TikTok creators, proving that a kinder, more equitable internet is achievable through collaboration and shared values.