AI-Enhanced Media Filtering: Decentralizing Truth in the Digital Age

The Issue with Mainstream Media Homogeneity * Uniform Narratives: Mainstream media outlets often appear to follow similar scripts. When viewed in isolation, this uniformity can seem natural, but a deeper analysis reveals that many reports share the same underlying narratives—potentially driven by similar data sources, corporate pressures, or political biases.…

AI Agents as Digital Guardians: Mitigating App Addiction and Protecting Children

The Problem: Unethical App Design and Its Impact * Addiction by Design: Many contemporary apps deliberately incorporate addictive features—such as infinite scroll, variable reward mechanisms, and persuasive notifications—to maximize user engagement and screen time. These strategies, while profitable, can lead to excessive usage, reduced attention spans, and overall negative…

Decentralized Social Media Appliances: Beyond Chat

Introduction While earlier explorations focused on decentralized chat systems, this project envisions a broader revolution—appliances that cover blogs, RSS feeds, video sharing, AI services, and more. By leveraging a simple protocol built atop the well-established WebSocket framework, we're offering a frontier for developers to quickly design, port,…