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Techcrunch 09 October 2026

Orkut's founder wants to relaunch the platform

Orkut's founder wants to relaunch the platform

The founder of Orkut, the once highly popular social networking site, has announced plans to breathe new life into the platform. Since the shutdown of Orkut, which played a significant role in social media for many years, various new platforms have emerged. The founder now aims to challenge the current standards in social media with a renewed approach, especially regarding algorithms and AI-generated content.

One of the main catalysts for this renewed focus is the growing concern over the quality and authenticity of online interactions. Many social media platforms are characterized by an abundance of reproduced and often misleading content. This has led to a decline in user experience and social cohesion. The founder of Orkut sees this as an opportunity to create a platform that emphasizes honest and genuine communication among users.

In addition to reintroducing social networking with Orkut, the founder has also criticized the current use of algorithms. He advocates for transparent and understandable algorithms that enhance the user experience rather than undermine it. This raises questions about the responsibility of tech companies to handle data ethically and the impact of this on the social dynamics within platforms.

With the founder's new vision, it will be interesting to see how he can bring together the lessons of Orkut and the recent developments in social media. The founder hopes that a renewed Orkut can offer users a healthier interaction and a more authentic experience within the complex world of social media.

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