Remember when mapping users’ connections was the holy grail of social media? Yeah, that’s like saying flip phones are still cool. According to tech guru Schultz, a social graph that catalogs your friends, likes, and interests is about as relevant as a VHS tape in 2025.
Why the shift? Enter AI, the omniscient buddy that knows what you want before you do. It’s like it’s been quietly watching Netflix with you and suddenly drops suggestions like, ‘Hey, you might enjoy this documentary about 18th-century knitting. Trust me.’
Now, it’s less about who you know and more about what AI thinks you’d like based on some remarkably complex algorithms. The FTC has a point too—Meta’s vast network effects are like a technicolor spiderweb that’s hard for newcomers to break into.
So, in a world where AI can predict your binge-watching habits, should social apps scrap the user connection maps? On the one hand, it frees us from boring small talk, but on the other, who doesn’t love a good friend recommendation? Let’s chat in the comments—what’s your take on this brave new world of social algorithms?
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