Orkut founder criticizes algorithms, AI content, hints at platform return

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Orkut founder Orkut Büyükkökten has expressed criticism of current social media trends. He specifically targets algorithm-driven feeds and AI-generated content. Büyükkökten has hinted at a potential comeback for the social network he created. This move positions him against the dominant design of modern platforms like Facebook and TikTok.

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