Unicorn social app IRL to shut down after admitting 95% of its users were fake

“Becoming one of these iconic, impactful companies is akin to winning a gold medal in the Olympics. In fact, probably more challenging,” Shafi wrote in the memo, which was full of similarly outlandish analogies. “Like the Olympics, we know most people don’t want to be Olympians. In the same way, not everyone will want to walk the path we are walking. But for those that want to push their limits and find out what they are capable of, this culture is for you."

Translation: work long hours and don't complain, because I stand to make a lot of money from your labour.

I have never heard of this before.

If you have realistic enough bots couldn't you just sell thier data?

What the heck is a "unicorn social app"?