Remodeling the Internet: The Verge

The Verge research report on how platforms, communities, content, brands, and AI are reshaping online connection. Drawn from a December 2024 survey of 2,000+ U.S. adults via Vox Media Insights and Two Cents, it finds rising platform distrust, demand for smaller curated communities, strong willingness to pay for premium community experiences, and a cautious appetite for AI. It recommends human-first moderation and content-centered community design.