Orkut founder seeks support to relaunch social network

Orkut Büyükkökten, founder of the former social platform Orkut, is urging users to sign up to support the network's comeback. In a message posted online, he criticized the role algorithms and AI-generated content have come to play in social media and stated his aim to rebuild a platform for authentic human connection. It is not clear if a new Orkut is in active development or when it could launch.

• Founder calls for users to register support online
• Criticizes current social media's use of AI and algorithms
• No details on new platform's development or launch
• Orkut previously saw widespread popularity in India and Brazil