Move forward or die!<p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://mstdn.jp/@omi_geek" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>omi_geek</span></a></span> indeed it is and has been for some time. </p><p>Manipulation of algorithmic feeds by bad actors combined with greedy platform operators chasing ad revenue is a toxic self supporting stew. </p><p>This will accelerate as more powerful AI becomes both a surveillance and influence tool in the hands of states and billionaires.</p><p>Open social media like <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Mastodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Mastodon</span></a> is one of the last remaining refuges but sadly it is NOT being evolved rapidly enough to stay ahead of the looming threats…</p>