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AI is eroding what Reddit says is the site's greatest competitive advantage


Published on 2025-05-12 04:45:18 -
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  • Reddit CEO Steve Huffman says the site's greatest advantage is its millions of human users. AI is now threatening that advantage.

The article from Yahoo News discusses how Reddit's CEO, Steve Huffman, believes that the increasing use of AI, particularly large language models like those developed by xAI, is diminishing the unique value of Reddit's user-generated content. Huffman argues that as AI models become more prevalent, they are scraping and repurposing Reddit's data, which could lead to a decline in the platform's appeal. He emphasizes the need for Reddit to adapt and find new ways to maintain its relevance and user engagement in the face of these technological advancements. The article also touches on the broader implications of AI on social media platforms and the ongoing debate about data usage and compensation.

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