Bluesky, a social network that’s experiencing a surge in users this week as users abandon X, says it has “no intention” of using user content to train generative AI tools. The social network made the announcement on the same day that X (formerly Twitter) is implementing its new terms of service that allow the platform…
Walking into Talent Connect 2024 in late October, I felt an electric energy — the DJ was on fire and the theme, “Where Possibility Works,” had everyone buzzing. It promised a space to dive deep into the future of talent acquisition, embracing new technologies, and building more inclusive workplaces. And while there were exciting discussions,…
The stunt escalation on YouTube may have reached new heights with Mark Rober’s offer to snap anyone’s selfie with the planet Earth using a satellite he’s launching into orbit with the help of Google and T-Mobile. If you tell Rober where you live, he claims that he’ll take the selfie while the satellite is located…
Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the “common threads between words.” And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier…
Link sharing on social media is always an adventure. Some social media platforms make it easier than others — Instagram allows you to link directly from your Stories and in your bio — but adding a link to your TikTok bio is still a fiddly process. In this article, I’ll walk you through exactly how…
Since the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA) came into force, we have been working hard to adapt our long-standing safety and integrity systems and processes in the areas regulated by the DSA. In 2023, we assembled a cross-functional team consisting of over 1,000 people to develop solutions to the DSA’s requirements. These included measures…
Strategies to achieve 10 million impressions on X How to Catapult Your Content to 10 Million Impressions in Just One Week Imagine the thrill of seeing your content soar to 10 million impressions within a week. It sounds like a dream, right? But with the right strategies, it can become your reality. Let’s dive into…
Accelerate: With Accelerate campaigns showing up to a 42% lower cost per action** compared to advertisers who run a Classic Campaign with LinkedIn, we’re continuing to introduce new functionalities to help B2B marketers tailor their campaign to achieve their marketing goals. This quarter, they will begin to have the option to add a video or…
YouTube Premium is one of a mountain of subscription plans for streaming services, but it’s for the biggest video-sharing platform on the planet – do you think it’s worth it? Over the past few years, Google has made a big shift in how it tackles adblockers on its premier video streaming platform. The cat-and-mouse game…
BUY TWO, GET $5 OFF: Amazon Echo devices were already down to their lowest price ever during Black Friday. But now when you buy two, get $5 off. Buy two, get $5 on these Echo devices Black Friday brought an impressive line-up of deals at Amazon. The retailer put its flagship devices like Kindles and…
Despite conflicting evidence around the viability and value of the plan, the Australian Government has now voted to implement a new law that will force all social media platforms to ban users under the age of 16. The controversial bill was passed late last night, on the final full sitting day of parliament for the…
WhatsApp has just submitted a new update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 24.24.10.76. What’s new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to view and follow channels using QR codes, and it’s available to some beta testers! Common questions Answers Name of the feature? QR code – channel…
X is filled with accounts that mimic real-life public figures, ranging from politicians to sports professionals and artists. While some accounts mention “Parody” in their display names, others mention it in their bios, leading some people to mistake them for real accounts — including news anchors. According to a few app reverse engineers, the platform…
It took the internet seven years to reach 100 million users, AI expert Allie K. Miller told a Talent Connect 2024 audience a few weeks ago. It took ChatGPT . . . two months. “We are on the precipice of one of the most significant changes in business in history,” Allie said. “And I know…