Bluesky Users Revolt Against AI Tool Attie, Blocking It More Than ICE and White House Accounts
Attie, a new AI-powered feed-building app launched on Bluesky, became one of the most-blocked accounts on the platform within a short time, racking up 125,000 blocks since its debut. Only U.S. Vice President JD Vance’s account has been blocked more. Attie uses AI to generate personalized content feeds for users based on their requests, aiming to enhance the Bluesky experience. However, the tool quickly drew backlash from the Bluesky community, which values the platform’s low-AI environment compared to X (formerly Twitter). Users criticized the introduction of AI and accused the company of diverging from its original appeal. The mass blocking of Attie reflects Bluesky’s culture of user-driven moderation, where blocklists are commonly used to shape individual experiences. The incident highlights significant resistance among Bluesky users toward AI integration on the platform.
