The landscape of social media is continually evolving, with platforms like Instagram and Facebook increasingly leaning towards algorithm-defined feeds. Recently, Instagram’s head, Adam Mosseri, addressed users’ desires for a “following only” feed during a Q&A session, revealing insights into why such features are unlikely to materialize soon. This article explores the implications of these shifts,
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The recent decision by X—formerly known as Twitter—to alter its account blocking functionality has stirred significant debate among users, privacy advocates, and industry analysts alike. After lengthy discussions over a year, X is implementing updates that will dilute the existing blocking feature, raising concerns over user safety, privacy, and overall platform integrity. According to app
Analog hardware using ECRAM devices has proven to be a game-changer in the world of artificial intelligence, as highlighted in a recent study published in Science Advances. With the rapid advancement of AI technology, the limitations of existing digital hardware have become evident. This has led to a surge in research into analog hardware specialized
One of the key findings from a recent analysis conducted by CreatorIQ in partnership with TikTok is that 55% of TikTok users are more likely to trust brands when they hear about them from creators. This highlights the importance of working with creators on the platform to build credibility and engagement. However, not all creators
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, recently took to social media to gauge public opinion on whether Tesla should invest $5 billion into his latest startup venture, xAI. This informal poll sparked interest and speculation among investors and followers of Musk’s various ventures, including Tesla, SpaceX, The Boring Company, Neuralink, and X Corp. The question
The implications for AI in healthcare are vast and significant, as stated by Daniel Yang, VP of AI and emerging technologies at healthcare organization Kaiser Permanente. However, Yang also emphasized the need for caution in the implementation of such technologies. He highlighted the importance of evidence, safety, and real-world effectiveness before embracing AI in the
The integration of generative AI into enterprise search is revolutionizing how businesses handle vast amounts of data and complex contractual relationships. Elastic, a leader in enterprise search technology, introduced the Elasticsearch Relevance Engine (ESRE) in May 2023. This marked a significant shift in their search strategy, combining traditional keyword-based search methods with advanced vector search
Artificial intelligence (AI) agents have shown great promise in various research directions, but recent analysis by researchers at Princeton University has shed light on significant shortcomings in current agent benchmarks and evaluation practices. One of the key issues highlighted by the researchers is the lack of cost control in agent evaluations. Unlike evaluating single models,
In the United States, concerns about the negative impacts of social media on young children have prompted various states to take action by implementing their own laws and regulations. New York, for example, recently introduced the “Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for Kids” act, as well as a Child Data Protection Act. The aim of
Reddit has taken another significant step towards maximizing its revenue opportunities by forming a new Ads API partnership with Sprinklr, a customer experience management platform. This partnership marks an important milestone for Reddit, as Sprinklr becomes the first advertising API partner for the platform. Additionally, Sprinklr will also integrate Reddit’s Data API, offering new ways