The End of Social Media and the Rise of Recommendation Media
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Recommendation media is the new standard for content distribution. Here’s why friend graphs can‘t compete in an algorithmic world.
The article discusses the shift in content distribution on social media platforms towards algorithmic, recommendation-based models. Meta's move with Facebook marks a significant change for social media, impacting content creators and users. The rise of recommendation media over social media is evident in platforms like TikTok and YouTube, focusing on tailored content for users. Recommendation media prioritizes quality over popularity, with platforms like Instagram adapting to this model. The shift poses challenges for creators and platforms, leading to new trends like AI-generated synthetic media. The future of social media may involve more platforms embracing recommendation media for efficient content delivery.