MySpace coming back — again — is no surprise; I’m only shocked it’s not been announced as the first all-AI social media platform
AI Platforms & Assistants MySpace coming back — again — is no surprise; I’m only shocked it’s not been announced as the first all-AI social media platform Opinion By Lance Ulanoff Published 3 August 2026 No space left When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Everyone's first friend on the once-leading and iconic social and blogging platform, Tom Anderson's smiling face is the sole reminder of what Myspace once was. While so many loved its messy, GIF-filled countenance in 2004, it's unlikely he's cheering its potential comeback.MySpace didn't survive the rise of Facebook (then "The Facebook"), let alone Tumblr, Twitter, and Instagram.
- ▪AI Platforms & Assistants MySpace coming back — again — is no surprise; I’m only shocked it’s not been announced as the first all-AI social media platform Opinion By Lance Ulanoff Published 3 August 2026 No space left When you purchase thro
- ▪Everyone's first friend on the once-leading and iconic social and blogging platform, Tom Anderson's smiling face is the sole reminder of what Myspace once was.
- ▪While so many loved its messy, GIF-filled countenance in 2004, it's unlikely he's cheering its potential comeback.MySpace didn't survive the rise of Facebook (then "The Facebook"), let alone Tumblr, Twitter, and Instagram.
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AI Platforms & Assistants MySpace coming back — again — is no surprise; I’m only shocked it’s not been announced as the first all-AI social media platform Opinion By Lance Ulanoff Published 3 August 2026 No space left When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Lance Ulanoff) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Somewhere, Myspace Tom is looking over his shoulder, frowning. Everyone's first friend on the once-leading and iconic social and blogging platform, Tom Anderson's smiling face is the sole reminder of what Myspace once was.
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