Kagi Expands ‘Small Web’ To Mobile With 30,000 Curated Sites

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

March 18, 2026

Introducing A New Chapter In Web Discovery

Kagi has launched mobile applications for iOS and Android to expand its “Small Web” initiative, a curated collection of non-commercial, human-authored websites. The feature is designed to surface independent content that is often less visible in mainstream search results.

Reviving The Authenticity Of The Early Web

The “Small Web” includes personal blogs, webcomics and independent video content created by individual authors. The initiative focuses on content that is not driven by advertising models or large platforms, at a time when AI-generated material is becoming more widespread.

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From Browser To Mobile: Expanding The Ecosystem

First introduced in 2023, the feature has been expanded to include mobile apps, browser extensions and category-based filtering. The collection now covers more than 30,000 curated websites across formats such as blogs, videos, code repositories and comics. Users can browse content through filters or access features including reading mode and bookmarking.

Emulating Discovery Platforms Of The Past

The design of the Small Web website harkens back to early discovery platforms such as StumbleUpon. With a simple interface that presents users with a randomly selected site and a quick navigation option to proceed to the next, the platform aims to unveil parts of the web that might have been overlooked in today’s decision-saturated digital environment.

Critical Perspectives And Community Feedback

Feedback from developer communities has been mixed. Discussions on Hacker News highlight concerns that limiting inclusion to sites with RSS feeds may exclude certain types of content. Some users also questioned whether all listed sites are fully human-authored. Kagi allows users to submit suggestions through its GitHub page, indicating an ongoing curation process.

Outlook

The initiative reflects a broader shift in how users approach content discovery as AI-generated material increases. Kagi continues to position its product as an alternative search experience focused on curated and independent sources.

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Meta’s $18 Billion Settlement Limits State Claims Over Children’s Data

by News Editor

August 28, 2026

Meta’s $18 billion settlement with attorneys general from 29 U.S. states includes a provision limiting future state claims over the company’s use of children’s data for age-assurance systems.

Under the agreement, Meta must develop, train and begin testing a system to identify users under 13 within a year of the settlement taking effect. The company already uses AI-based age-detection tools, although the agreement does not require the new system to use AI.

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States Agree To Limits On Future Claims

The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) generally restricts the collection and retention of personal data from children under 13. Under the settlement, the 29 state attorneys general agreed not to bring past, present or future claims under COPPA or similar state laws over the specified use of children’s data.

Meta will not be permitted to use information from users under 13 for advertising, marketing or algorithmic optimisation.

Federal Enforcement Remains Unclear

COPPA is primarily enforced by the Federal Trade Commission, which is not a party to the agreement. That leaves open the possibility of separate federal action over how Meta collects or uses children’s data.

Another issue is whether Meta can keep age-assurance data isolated from its other systems. An independent auditor will monitor compliance, but the settlement does not fully specify what data Meta can retain for training, how long it can be stored or whether derived insights can be used elsewhere.

Legal Risks Remain

Joshua Wurtzel, a partner at Schlam Stone & Dolan, said states could still pursue claims if Meta uses the data outside the settlement’s limits. Such cases could depend on how those limits are interpreted.

Peter Jackson, a data and intellectual property attorney at Greenberg Glusker, said the provision could “disincentivize future enforcement actions.”

The agreement gives Meta greater legal certainty around using children’s data for age assurance, but questions remain over federal enforcement, data retention and secondary use.

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