# Social Autonomy As consumer levels of interaction dwindle, communication becomes autonomous. By [Michael Hemsworth](https://www.trendhunter.com/Michael.Hemsworth), Contributing Researcher | Published Apr 30, 2014 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/social-autonomy ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.2/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Social Autonomy trend? **Social Autonomy:** Socialization among younger consumers has degraded to be almost completely non-verbal with the use of social media and texting, but the disconnect is growing stronger as even the most rudimentary of interactions becomes automated. Scheduled messaging apps and social media generators appeal to the consumer who is "socializing" more than ever, but experiencing a far stronger disconnect than in years past. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Jul 24, 2013 to Apr 29, 2014 - Published: Apr 30, 2014 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/curation), [Prosumerism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/prosumerism), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Social Autonomy trend ### Scheduled Messaging App As socialization has become almost completely non-verbal, scheduled messaging apps and social media generators allow for conversational interaction and may lead to further advancements in AI chatbots and voice assistants. ### Subtle Messaging App Messaging apps that send disguised push notifications may lead to further developments in uncanny valley technologies that blur the line between human interaction and automation. ### Digital Dating Profile Assistants As dating apps continue to gain popularity, there is tremendous opportunity for industry professionals to provide services that help curate effective online profiles and leverage insights from user data to improve engagement. ## What the Social Autonomy trend means for industry ### For Communication Technology With the rise of scheduled messaging, push notifications, and AI chatbots, communication technology is being transformed at an unprecedented rate presenting major investment opportunities and an avenue for disruptive innovation. ### For Personalization Services As users continue to seek more personalized interactions online, there is an opportunity for business professionals to develop innovative offerings that use AI and data analytics to help individuals curate and optimize their online presence. ### For Social Media Social media interactions are becoming increasingly automated with new innovations such as messaging apps and meme generators disrupting traditional modes of communication and providing new opportunities in social media marketing and advertising. ## Trend signals for Social Autonomy Trend score 4.2 out of 10, from popularity 73%, activity 44%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 73% - Activity: 44% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Social Autonomy trend 6 featured examples from Jul 24, 2013 to Apr 29, 2014. - [Heart Break-Assisting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/text-app): The Breakup Text App Helps People End Their Sour Relationships (Category: Tech) Implication: The Breakup Text app indicates opportunities for developers in the mobile app industry to create innovative solutions for managing and navigating relationships. - [Sassy Twitter Bio Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twitter-bio-generator): This Twitter Bio Generator Makes Snarky Twitter Explanations (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: As social media becomes an increasingly important part of marketing strategies, innovative and engaging tools like snarky Twitter bio generators can help brands stand out in a cro… - [Digital Dating Profile Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/online-dating-profile): This Site Will Help Make Your Online Dating Profile Turn Heads (Category: Tech) Implication: The online dating industry can benefit from offering services like personal dating assistants to improve user experience. - [Automatic Girlfriend-Texting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/text-your-girlfriend): The BroApp Will Text Your Girlfriend For You (Category: Tech) Implication: The development and improvement of mobile apps catered towards automating personal relationships, such as BroApp, can be an area of disruptive innovation for the mobile app develo… - [Subtle Messaging Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wut-app): The Wut App Lets You Send Messages Disguised as Push Notifications (Category: Tech) Implication: Developing subtle messaging apps like Wut App presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the mobile app development industry. - [Crowdsourced Guidance Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crowdpilot): The Crowdpilot App Provides Coaching for Social Scenarios (Category: Tech) Implication: The rise of crowdsourced guidance apps presents opportunities for mobile app developers to create innovative solutions that provide real-time assistance and guidance to users. ## Recent trend clusters - 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