The Internet’s tides are changing—social media is not what it used to be back in 2008. As the digital world shifts, social media platforms are now more than just virtual spaces, but battlegrounds for privacy and autonomy. Tracy Chou, founder of Block Party, is on a mission to take the power back from corporate algorithms and give it to users. We spoke with Chou to lay bare the chaotic evolution of online safety, the role AI plays in reshaping the digital world and how we can build a more responsible, human-first internet.

Guest: Tracy Chou is an entrepreneur and software engineer well-known for her work advocating for diversity and inclusion in tech, who founded the startup Block Party to safeguard online privacy.

Keep up with Tracy @triketora on all major platforms and @exhaustedfemalefounder on Instagram and Threads. Find out more about how Block Party is creating change and get involved at blockpartyapp.com! Entries for the 5th Annual Anthem Awards will open on Tuesday, April 8. Follow us @theanthemawards on Instagram and LinkedIn to discover our new categories and how to enter your work.

Credits:

Hosted by Patricia McLoughlin 

Written and Produced by Mahlet Sugebo 

Editorial Lead by Jordana Jarrett 

Edited by Kate Mishkin 

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