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Tech Leaders Unite for $30M Independent Social Media Push

1/14/2025

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The "Free Our Feeds" campaign, led by tech leaders, targets raising $30 million for an independent social media ecosystem using the open-source AT Protocol.
This initiative challenges billionaire dominance in social media, particularly following Meta's recent content moderation changes.
An initial goal of $4 million will establish a public interest foundation and independent infrastructure.
Supporters like Mark Ruffalo and Jimmy Wales highlight the importance of user agency in social media.
The foundation aims to launch by the end of 2025, providing alternatives to centralized platforms.

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Story summary

The "Free Our Feeds" campaign, led by tech leaders, targets raising $30 million for an independent social media ecosystem using the open-source AT Protocol.
This initiative challenges billionaire dominance in social media, particularly following Meta's recent content moderation changes.
An initial goal of $4 million will establish a public interest foundation and independent infrastructure.
Supporters like Mark Ruffalo and Jimmy Wales highlight the importance of user agency in social media.
The foundation aims to launch by the end of 2025, providing alternatives to centralized platforms.