OpenAI has recently announced its latest funding round, securing an impressive $6.6 billion, which catapults its total valuation to a staggering $157 billion. This achievement has not only made headlines but also sets a new record for the largest venture capital round in history, as reported by Axios. Led by Thrive Capital, this funding round
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YouTube has consistently been at the forefront of content creation and monetization, continually evolving to meet the needs of its creators. In its latest initiative, YouTube is testing a new feature that allows creators to edit their videos directly when they face content restrictions. This move is part of a broader strategy to support creators
Roblox, the popular kid’s gaming platform, is making a significant change in its monetization strategy. Game developers on the platform will now have the option to charge users real money for playing their creations, moving away from the exclusive reliance on Roblox’s digital currency, Robux. This new payment model, specifically targeted at Paid Access games,
The fediverse has been hailed as a potential solution to creating enduring and interoperable social networks. However, many creators and businesses opt for larger, closed platforms due to the ease of monetization. This is where Sub.club steps in, offering a solution to help creators on ActivityPub-based platforms like Mastodon easily offer paid subscriptions and premium
Imagine a world where you can transform into any outfit with unique powers and skills at your disposal. Infinity Nikki, the latest installment in the popular dress-up adventure series, takes players on a journey through the enchanted realm of Miraland. Developed by Infold and Kentaro Tominaga, known for their work on Legend of Zelda: Breath
Apple is looking to expand its services business by introducing advanced artificial intelligence features that could potentially cost users up to $20. These features, part of the upcoming Apple Intelligence system, include enhanced Siri capabilities, automatic email and image generation, and more. While the initial rollout may not be available in all regions, Apple is
Recently, Elon Musk’s social media platform X has taken legal action against a global advertising alliance and several major companies, including Mars and CVS Health, for allegedly conspiring to boycott the site. The lawsuit claims that this conspiracy led to a significant loss in revenue for X, previously known as Twitter. X filed the lawsuit
YouTube has recently announced a new feature that will enable creators to save music from the Shorts feed. This feature allows creators to reuse Shorts audio in different applications. Previously, creators had to use workarounds to save Shorts music, but now, YouTube has made it easier for users to engage with music clips sourced from
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in social platforms has been met with mixed responses. While some AI chatbots have not been well-received, others like “ChatGPT” have seen more positive feedback. Despite this, social platforms are increasingly convinced that generative AI will play a crucial role in future in-stream engagement. This push towards AI integration
When Adobe quietly updated its terms of service in February, users were alarmed by the language that suggested the company could access their content for the purpose of training its AI models. The use of automated and manual methods, as well as machine learning techniques, raised red flags among artists who rely heavily on Adobe’s