Bringing humanity back to social media

Yapps is reinventing social media by eliminating toxic polarization, addictivity, and hate speech.

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Our Mission

We believe social media should connect people, not divide them. Our mission is to create technology that fosters genuine human connection, promotes well-being, and protects users from harmful content.

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  • Human-Centered Design

    We design our products with human well-being as the top priority, not engagement metrics.

  • Safety First

    Our platforms are built with robust protections against hate speech, harassment, and harmful content.

  • Community Building

    We create spaces that foster genuine connection and understanding across different perspectives.

Our Approach

We're reimagining social media from the ground up with ethical principles at the core of our technology.

Ethical AI

Our AI systems are designed to detect and prevent harmful content while respecting user privacy.

Non-Addictive Design

We create interfaces that promote healthy usage patterns instead of exploiting psychological vulnerabilities.

Transparent Algorithms

We're committed to algorithmic transparency so users understand how and why content is shown to them.

Meaningful Connections

Our platforms prioritize deep, meaningful interactions over shallow engagement.

User Control

We give users robust controls over their data, privacy, and experience.

Diverse Perspectives

We design systems that expose users to diverse viewpoints while preventing harmful polarization.

Our Products

We're building a suite of social platforms that put human connection first.

Yap

Our flagship product is a social platform that encourages authentic expression and meaningful conversation without the toxic elements of traditional social media.

  • No addictive infinite scrolling
  • Advanced anti-harassment protections
  • Transparent content recommendations
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About Yapps

Founded in 2023, Yapps was born from a simple question: What if social media was designed to bring out the best in humanity, not the worst?

Our team of technologists, ethicists, and designers are united by a shared vision of creating digital spaces that foster connection, understanding, and well-being.

We're backed by investors who believe in our mission and are committed to building technology that serves humanity's highest potential.

Our Values

  • Human dignity above all
  • Technology should serve humanity, not exploit it
  • Transparency builds trust
  • Diversity of thought strengthens communities
  • Privacy is a fundamental right

Join us in reimagining social media

Whether you're interested in using our products, partnering with us, or joining our team, we'd love to hear from you.