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LinkedIn rolls out TikTok-like video feed for professionals; Know all about it

28Mar

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LinkedIn rolls out TikTok-like video feed for professionals; Know all about it

[ad_1] LinkedIn, the professional networking platform, is following the trend set by other popular apps like Instagram and Snapchat by experimenting with a TikTok-like short-form video feed. This new feature, spotted by Austin Null, a strategy director at McKinney, introduces a vertical feed of short videos accessible through a dedicated "Video" tab in the app's navigation bar. Users can swipe through the videos, engage with them by liking, commenting, or sharing, and explore professional content in a more dynamic format.LinkedIn rolls out TikTok-like video feedWhile platforms like TikTok encompass a wide range of content genres, LinkedIn's video feed is distinctly tailored to cater to career-oriented topics. This move is intended to enhance engagement and discovery on the platform by p...

Asteroids, wendigos, monsters, vampires: Artificial Intelligence conspiracies flood TikTok

18Mar

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Asteroids, wendigos, monsters, vampires: Artificial Intelligence conspiracies flood TikTok

[ad_1] From asteroids, vampires and wendigos to killer asteroids, TikTok users are pumping out outlandish end-of-the-world conspiracy theories, researchers say, in yet another misinformation trend on a platform whose fate in the United States hangs in the balance. In the trend reported by the nonprofit Media Matters, TikTok users seek to monetize viral videos that make unfounded claims about the US government secretly capturing or preserving mythical monsters that include -- wait for it -- King Kong.It is the latest illustration of misinformation swirling on the platform -- a stubborn issue that has been largely absent in recent policy debates as US lawmakers mull banning the Chinese-owned app on grounds of national security. Also read: Now you can have Siri read your messages in many l...

Apple retreats in fight to defend App Store in Europe

13Mar

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Apple retreats in fight to defend App Store in Europe

[ad_1] Apple made a major concession in its battle to protect the dominance of its App Store on iPhones and other devices in Europe on Tuesday, saying developers will be free to distribute their apps directly to consumers.Apple announced the changes to comply with the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA), which kicked in last week. The changes could dent the high profit margins and steady stream of revenue that Apple has come to rely on from its App store, where it charges developers fees of up to 30%. The changes, which affect only the European Union, come amid continuing criticism from rivals that Apple's compliance efforts are falling short. Beginning this spring, software developers operating in Europe will be able to distribute apps to EU customers directly from their own web...

Trump calls TikTok a threat but says some kids could ‘go crazy’ without it

12Mar

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Trump calls TikTok a threat but says some kids could ‘go crazy’ without it

[ad_1] U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Monday that TikTok was a national security threat but also said that a ban on the popular app would hurt some kids and only strengthen Meta Platforms' Facebook, which the Republican has harshly criticized.Trump reiterated his concerns as lawmakers weigh a bill this week that would give TikTok owner ByteDance about six months to divest the popular short video app. The U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote on Wednesday on legislation that gives China's ByteDance a quick deadline to divest the popular TikTok short video app used by 170 million Americans. The House is voting under fast-track rules that require two-thirds of members to vote "yes" for the measure to win passage. The FBI, Justice Department and Office of the Direct...

A bill that could lead to a TikTok ban in the US is gaining momentum. Here are 5 things to know

9Mar

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A bill that could lead to a TikTok ban in the US is gaining momentum. Here are 5 things to know

[ad_1] TikTok once again finds itself in a precarious position. This time, it comes in the form of legislation that would ban the popular social media platform if it doesn't break ties with ByteDance, its Beijing-based parent company. On Thursday, a House panel unanimously approved a bipartisan bill that would require the Chinese firm to divest TikTok and other applications it owns within six months of the bill's enactment in order to avoid a nation-wide ban. The legislation also creates a process that lets the executive branch prohibit access to other apps that pose a threat to national security.House Majority Leader Steve Scalise announced Thursday that he would bring the bill to the House floor for a vote next week. It's unclear what will happen in the Senate, where several bills aim...

Tech companies sign accord to combat AI-generated election trickery

17Feb

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Tech companies sign accord to combat AI-generated election trickery

[ad_1] Major technology companies signed a pact Friday to voluntarily adopt “reasonable precautions” to prevent artificial intelligence tools from being used to disrupt democratic elections around the world.Tech executives from Adobe, Amazon, Google, IBM, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI and TikTok gathered at the Munich Security Conference to announce a new voluntary framework for how they will respond to AI-generated deepfakes that deliberately trick voters. Twelve other companies — including Elon Musk's X — are also signing on to the accord. “Everybody recognizes that no one tech company, no one government, no one civil society organization is able to deal with the advent of this technology and its possible nefarious use on their own,” said Nick Clegg, president of global affairs for Meta, th...

Surprise! YouTube integrates TikTok-like live video previews into Shorts feed

8Feb

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Surprise! YouTube integrates TikTok-like live video previews into Shorts feed

[ad_1] YouTube has implemented a new feature that integrates live videos into the Shorts feed. Now, as users browse through YouTube Shorts, they may encounter previews of ongoing live broadcasts, offering them the option to seamlessly join the stream by tapping on the "Watch Live" button. This functionality mirrors the experience on TikTok, where users can effortlessly navigate through a feed of live, mobile-optimised content.Enhanced Discoverability for Live StreamsThe inclusion of live video previews within the Shorts feed expands the discovery options for users, providing them with easy access to live broadcasts while engaging with short-form content. While creators have long had the ability to livestream in vertical format, this enhancement aims to enhance discoverability by showcas...

Even as YouTube continues to dominate, TikTok surges as fastest-growing social platform: Pew

1Feb

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Even as YouTube continues to dominate, TikTok surges as fastest-growing social platform: Pew

[ad_1] The Pew Research Center's recent survey on US adult social media usage, conducted between May 19 and September 5, 2023, highlights the evolving landscape of digital platforms. While YouTube and Facebook maintain their dominance, TikTok has emerged as the fastest-growing social platform, garnering usage from over a third of surveyed adults.YouTube maintains a substantial lead as the most utilised platform, with 83 percent of respondents indicating its usage, according to the survey. Facebook follows closely behind, with 68 percent of users reporting engagement. Notably, these two platforms are the only ones achieving majority usage across all age demographics. Nevertheless, age-based differentials persist, particularly evident among YouTube users. For instance, 93 percent of indiv...

Teens on social media need both protection and privacy – AI could help get the balance right

1Feb

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Teens on social media need both protection and privacy – AI could help get the balance right

[ad_1] Meta announced on Jan. 9, 2024, that it will protect teen users by blocking them from viewing content on Instagram and Facebook that the company deems to be harmful, including content related to suicide and eating disorders. The move comes as federal and state governments have increased pressure on social media companies to provide safety measures for teens.At the same time, teens turn to their peers on social media for support that they can't get elsewhere. Efforts to protect teens could inadvertently make it harder for them to also get help. Congress has held numerous hearings in recent years about social media and the risks to young people. The CEOs of Meta, X – formerly known as Twitter – TikTok, Snap and Discord are scheduled to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee ...

I’m sorry for everything, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg tells families of children harmed by social media

1Feb

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I’m sorry for everything, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg tells families of children harmed by social media

[ad_1] On Wednesday, as many as 5 CEOs of the biggest social media and messaging companies attended the US Senate hearing on the impact of social media on children including X CEO Linda Yaccarino, Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew, Discord CEO Jason Citron, and Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg. The hearing was conducted after lawmakers accused these companies of not protecting the children from the many dangers present on their social media platforms. During the hearing, a teary-eyed Zuckerberg made a direct public apology to the affected families present at the Senate hearing. Check what Meta CEO said in his apology. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's apologyAccording to a DWnews video post on Instagram, Zuckerberg, while apologising to the family said, “I'm sorry for everyt...