News Summary

Bluesky has unveiled an AI-driven app named ‘Attie’ that allows users to design their own algorithms and create custom feeds. This development marks a shift from Bluesky’s traditional social networking offerings. Attie, presented by former CEO Jay Graber and CTO Paul Frazee at the Atmosphere conference, leverages Anthropic’s Claude to help users personalize their content feeds without needing to write code. The app, part of an open ecosystem based on Bluesky’s AT Protocol, is set to empower users by putting control over their social feeds directly in their hands. Bluesky has also secured $100 million in funding, ensuring operational stability and allowing for future developments in privacy controls and potential monetization strategies. Despite the involvement of crypto investors, there are no immediate plans for crypto integration. Instead, Bluesky may explore subscription models or hosting services as revenue streams.