This acquisition aims to enhance online
conversations by leveraging Speakeasy's innovative AI technology
and Amplica Labs' commitment to transforming the web through
the development of the next generation of digital infrastructure,
including the Frequency blockchain.
NEW YORK, April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a
groundbreaking move designed to redefine the future of online
interactions, Amplica Labs has announced its acquisition of
Speakeasy's pioneering AI platform for improving digital discourse.
This acquisition marks a significant step forward in addressing the
pressing issues plaguing online conversations today.
Braxton Woodham, President at
Amplica Labs, emphasized the transformative nature of the
acquisition, stating, "Civil dialogue on the internet is an
endangered species. With Speakeasy, we can not only help address
the toxicity that defines much of the existing web, but also
elevate online conversations through the judicious application of
AI. This acquisition is a leap towards a healthier web powered by
honest, meaningful, constructive online engagement."
Nicholas Thompson, Co-founder at
Speakeasy and CEO of The Atlantic, shared his vision for the
future of digital interactions: "Today's online conversation is
broken, and existing solutions are failing publishers, creators,
brands, individuals, and communities. The innovative technology
developed at Speakeasy and now set to be implemented by Amplica
Labs is designed to transform online conversations for the
better, ensuring they're more productive, engaging and meaningful
for all parties."
The Future of Online Conversations
Digital citizens face many challenges engaging in online
discourse, including toxicity and the negative impact of trolls and
bots, often exacerbated by ad-driven models on closed platforms.
The advanced technology developed at Speakeasy offers a solution
using AI-driven curation and moderation to assess audience needs
and transform online interactions into meaningful dialogues. As the
need for intelligent content moderation services grows, Amplica
Labs is poised to leverage Speakeasy technology to lead the charge
in creating a digital landscape where conversations foster
community, understanding, and innovation.
Speakeasy was developed under the leadership of Thompson and
Raffi Krikorian, Chief Technology
Officer at Emerson Collective. While in beta, the project hosted
hundreds of thoughtful, insightful, and respectful conversations
and debates.
Raffi Krikorian, Speakeasy
Co-founder and CTO at Emerson Collective shares his vision for the
impact of this acquisition: "The integration of our technologies
with Amplica Labs marks a significant leap forward in the evolution
of online communication. We are directly tackling the issues that
users and platforms encounter during digital conversations, laying
the groundwork for virtual spaces where every interaction is
meaningful. By leveraging AI, our focus is on creating solutions
that encourage positive and inclusive dialogues, thereby
establishing new norms for how we communicate in the digital
age."
Amplica Labs, a key part of McCourt Global's technology
business, has contributed to a range of infrastructure projects in
support of the evolution and adoption of the web including
Frequency and Decentralized Social Networking Protocol
(DSNP.) Amplica Labs is also a key component in supporting the
vision of Project Liberty – a $500-million far-reaching effort to build a
better internet launched by civic entrepreneur Frank McCourt.
"Speakeasy is a perfect example of how to utilize the potential
of AI to enhance a growing ecosystem
of decentralized social platforms and build
healthier digital communities," said Frank
McCourt, Executive Chairman of McCourt Global and Founder of
Project Liberty. "This acquisition supports Project Liberty's
mission to advance the responsible development of the internet for
tomorrow, starting today."
About Amplica Labs
Amplica Labs is a tech company committed to enabling creators to
build the next generation of social applications that empower
people in their digital lives. Operating under the umbrella of
Project Liberty, a far-reaching, $500
million initiative launched by McCourt Global, our
world-class technology team plays a pivotal role in constructing
essential infrastructure and contributing to core protocols,
notably Frequency and DSNP.
About Project Liberty
Project Liberty is a far-reaching effort to build an internet
where individuals have more control over their data, a voice in how
digital platforms operate, and greater access to the economic
benefits of innovation. Launched in 2021 by civic entrepreneur
Frank McCourt and supported by a
$500-million commitment, Project
Liberty encompasses the work of the Project Liberty Institute—a
501(c)(3) with an international partner network that includes
Georgetown University, Stanford University, Sciences Po, and other
leading academic institutions and civic organizations—and Amplica
Labs, a technology business launched by McCourt Global that is
focused on developing the next generation of digital
infrastructure. Project Liberty's activities include the release of
the Decentralized Social Networking Protocol (DSNP),
which is stewarded by the Institute and available as a public
utility to serve as the bedrock of a more equitable web and support
a new era of innovation that empowers people over platforms and
serves the common good.
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