What is the Future of Forums in the Age of AI and Social Algorithms?

[Serene]

Do forums still have strong value as algorithm-free spaces for real discussion? Will AI-curated feeds replace traditional forums? What do you think forums must evolve into to survive the next decade?

[Mandy]

Forums will survive by offering depth that algorithmic feeds can’t. AI can help with moderation, summaries, and smarter search, but real value comes from stable threads, expert voices, and community memory. As social platforms become noisier with visual content, forums can actually feel more reliable and worth returning to.