I use AI to help me write, guided by my own style guide to keep my “voice” intact. I’m also scrolling LinkedIn most days. The posts feel familiar. Polished but impersonal, templated. The rhythm’s too neat, the phrasing too clean, the structure too formulaic. It’s not the “good enough” AI-generated content that bothers me so […]
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Data, Consent, and a Growing Problem
Since 2014, social media platforms have evolved, but the core issue, our data as currency, remains. Even with GDPR and growing awareness, AI now uses user-generated content for training, complicating the privacy debate. We’re more informed, yet our control feels limited.
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A Note From 2014
In 2014, I reflected on Facebook’s true cost: our data. From location to preferences, everything was monetized. Even quitting didn’t erase the digital trail. Over time, the platform’s terms changed, yet we stayed, driven by social connections.
Social media has evolved from a simple, enjoyable way to connect with friends to a complex ecosystem dominated by algorithms and data-driven content. Platforms like Facebook and Instagram prioritize engagement over meaningful connection. Let’s think on the desire to explore more personal and controlled spaces online, like blogs and newsletters.
Jonathan Pay - email marketing consultant 