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In The Know by YahooWhat’s with the AI Meme Maker filter on TikTok that’s brutally roasting users?
"AI kinda rude tho..."
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Lawsuit against YouTuber SSSniperwolf allegedly confirms community's 'suspicions' about the creator's success: 'She's going to have to respond to this'
One of the most viewed creators on YouTube is being sued by her husband and former collaborator, and his lawsuit may have confirmed widespread suspicions about her content.
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MrBeast responds to another YouTuber's allegations that he ‘ruined YouTube’
YouTuber Jacksepticeye (Seán William McLoughlin) claimed MrBeast has made the platform about "views, money and popularity."
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Trisha Paytas resurfaces allegations against Barstool Sports podcast host Brianna Chickenfry for 'making fun' of her OnlyFans: 'Sick and twisted'
Trisha Paytas resurfaced allegations against Barstool's Brianna Chickenfry that she and other employees were laughing at Paytas's OnlyFans.
- Engadget
Pinterest's search overhaul makes it easier to find plus-size fashion
Pinterest's latest update is aimed at improving the visibility of plus-size fashion and other styles that highlight a broader spectrum of body shapes and sizes.
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Social media users slam Doja Cat for incorrectly explaining popular Filipino dish, despite naming new song after it
"I get inspiration from other cultures but she's just being ignorant with this one."
- TechCrunch
Nolej's AI-generated classroom tools are a force multiplier for educators
The idea of bringing AI into the classroom doesn’t sit well with everyone, but the team behind Nolej believes that generative AI can supercharge learning — all while keeping teachers front and center. Nolej AI is an AI-powered tool that lets educators quickly generate interactive learning modules like quizzes, flashcards, games and interactive videos. “We are teacher-centric, we put them in the driver's seat and we want to make sure that they have the tools to teach our children, with the right tools in the right way,” Nolej executive chairman Vincent Favrat told TechCrunch.
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R.I.P., red envelope. Netflix shuts down its DVD subscription service — and reveals the last disc ever rented.
Fans, including director Uwe Boll, tell Yahoo they're sad to see "the end of an era."
- Engadget
Threads now lets you quote posts on the web
Instagram chief Adam Mosseri has announced that Meta has rolled out the ability to quote posts on desktop.
- TechCrunch
AI-powered BeFake is a real app, not a BeReal parody...and it has $3M in funding
BeFake, a social networking app that combines concepts from popular Gen Z app BeReal along with AI technology, has netted itself $3 million in seed funding to create an AI-augmented social network. The app's name, a clear reference to BeReal's authentic photo sharing among friends, is meant to suggest it does the opposite. Instead of showing what you're up to right now, BeFake users also snap photos with both the front and back cameras, but then customize their photos using AI technology using either in-app presets or custom prompts.
- Engadget
YouTube’s upcoming AI-powered creator tools include a generative green screen
YouTube announced upcoming AI-based features today, including a generative green screen tool for Shorts.
- In The Know by Yahoo
Who is Kayla Malec? Creator grows audience with her ‘crazy’ storytimes
Kayla Malec is a Gen Z influencer with over 12 million followers on TikTok and 1.32 million subscribers on YouTube, where she documents her self-described "crazy" life.
- TechCrunch
Artifact takes on X and Threads with new Posts feature
Artifact, a platform built by Instagram’s co-founders, is launching the ability for users to make posts. Up until now, the platform has been an aggregator for news and links, but is now becoming more of a social network by allowing users to create posts. Artifact co-founder and CTO Mike Krieger announced the launch of the new feature at today's Code Conference.
- TechCrunch
YouTube debuts a new app, YouTube Create, for editing videos, adding effects and more
YouTube this morning introduced a new app for creators, YouTube Create, that will offer a suite of easy-to-use, free tools that will allow them to make both Shorts and longer videos. The tool aims to address some of the challenges creators face, including the editing process and the ability to leverage creative tools, including things like stickers, GIFs and effects. The company said it consulted with 3,000 creators on the development of the new app and designed it according to their feedback.
- TechCrunch
YouTube Shorts to gain a generative AI feature called Dream Screen
YouTube today announced a new feature coming to its short-form video platform Shorts that will allow users to leverage AI tools to create videos. The feature, called Dream Screen, will allow users to create an AI-generated video or image background just by typing in what you want to see. For example, explained YouTube CEO Neal Mohan at the company's live event "Made on YouTube" this morning, you could type in something as crazy as "a panda drinking coffee," and then the video image appears on the screen.
- TechCrunch
X (Twitter) has paid almost $20M to creators, CEO says
The company formerly known as Twitter has paid out nearly $20 million to creators, according to a post from X CEO Linda Yaccarino. The platform, now called X, began paying creators in July for a share of the ad revenue they earned from ads served in the replies to their posts to other verified users. To be eligible, users must subscribe to X Premium (which is the new name for Twitter Blue, not a porn site), have more than 500 followers and have earned more than 5 million tweet impressions for the last three months.
- Engadget
X reportedly cuts half of its election integrity team
X has cut over half its election integrity team including the head of the group, according to a report.
- TechCrunch
Reddit will start paying you real money for good posts
Reddit announced a contributor program on Monday, which awards users actual, real money for their fake internet points. Now, eligible users will be able to convert their Reddit gold and karma into fiat currency (no, not crypto), which is disbursed once per month.
- Engadget
Meta's plan to attract young users hinges on cringe-worthy AI chatbots
Meta's prepping dozens of AI chatbots intended to attract younger users. These bots will be filled with various personalities.
- Engadget
X is disabling Circles on October 31
X users will soon no longer be able to make posts viewable only to a smaller group of friends.