In a recent study conducted by Business Insider reporter Katie Notopoulos, the enigmatic Threads algorithm was put to the test through the method of “rage baiting”. Notopoulos strategically posted controversial queries on Threads to evoke strong emotional reactions from users, aiming to dissect the inner workings of the algorithm. The findings were profound, showcasing a
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Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced plans to introduce a minimum age limit for children to use social media, with the aim of addressing concerns about the negative impact of excessive screen time on children’s mental and physical health. This move has sparked a backlash from digital rights advocates who warn that such measures
TikTok has recently announced its partnership with the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) as the Official Platform Partner for the 2024 event. This collaboration will bring a range of themed activations and promotions to the app, allowing users to engage and celebrate the prestigious film festival in a unique way. Movie buffs and film fanatics
Instagram has recently introduced some new engagement features for direct messaging (DM), aiming to enhance the user experience and increase interaction on the platform. These new features include drawing tools, stickers, cut-outs, birthday indicators, confetti animations, and chat themes for Fall. Customization Options in DMs The addition of drawing tools and stickers for images shared
As the AI revolution continues to reshape industries and drive innovation, the demand for graphics chips, or GPUs, has skyrocketed. These powerful engines are essential for training and deploying large language models (LLMs) that power AI applications such as chatbots. However, with the prices of GPUs fluctuating significantly in the years ahead, businesses will be
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,
In the latest report from Tubular Labs, it is evident that there has been a noticeable shift in the length of video content being uploaded on major social media platforms such as YouTube and TikTok. While short video clips have been dominant in the past, there has been a significant increase in longer versions of
Instagram made a significant announcement on Thursday with the inauguration of its Creator Lab in India during an event in Mumbai. This educational resource specifically targets creators and will showcase popular Instagram users from India. Moreover, it will be accessible in both English and Hindi, accompanied by captions in five additional languages. The Meta-owned company
In a recent analysis, data journalist Ben Welsh discovered that a significant number of news websites are blocking AI web-crawling bots, such as Applebot-Extended and Google-Extended. These bots play a vital role in gathering information for search engines and other platforms. However, the decision to block them has raised questions about the impact on news
The tech and chip-related stocks in Asia experienced a significant decline following the announcement of Nvidia’s second-quarter results. This drop was particularly pronounced in companies directly linked to the U.S. tech giant, such as South Korean chipmakers SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics. SK Hynix, a manufacturer of high bandwidth memory chips used in AI applications