Meta announce end of third-party fact checking program and shift to Community Notes model
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced significant changes to the company’s content moderation policies, stating that the platform will eliminate fact checkers, reduce censorship, and increase recommendations for political content across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. In a video message published on Facebook, Zuckerberg emphasised a commitment to free speech. images courtesy of Meta Watch the full […]
OpenAI o1 complex reasoning model update
OpenAI has introduced a suite of updates to enhance developers’ capabilities, focusing on performance, customisation, and cost-efficiency. Central to these advancements is the new OpenAI o1, a reasoning model designed for complex multi-step tasks, featuring improved accuracy, functionality, and efficiency. It offers key features such as function calling, structured outputs, vision capabilities, and a customisable […]
TikTok files emergency injunction in US to stop ban
TikTok and its parent company ByteDance have appealed to the US Supreme Court in a last-ditch effort to prevent the implementation of a law that would force ByteDance to divest from TikTok by January 19 or face a nationwide ban. The app, used by approximately 170 million Americans, faces allegations from the US government of […]
Google releases December Core Update
Google has launched a December 2024 core update, marking the latest in a series of notable algorithm updates this year. Announced via a post on X, Google Search Central stated: “The Dec. 2024 core update is rolling out, and we expect it will complete in two weeks.” This latest update comes just a week after […]
Reddit launches AI Search platform – Answers
Reddit has introduced Reddit Answers, a new AI-powered tool aimed at enhancing how its users find information, recommendations, and discussions across the Reddit platform. This new Search feature allows users to ask questions via a conversational interface, which then delivers curated summaries of relevant Reddit conversations, including links to related posts and communities. Users can […]
Google unveils updated AI Model – Gemini 2.0
Google has unveiled Gemini 2.0, the latest iteration of its AI models, marking a significant step in the “agentic era” of artificial intelligence. This model builds on the multimodal capabilities of its predecessor, Gemini 1.0, which organized and processed information across various formats like text, video, images, and code. Gemini 2.0 expands these capabilities with […]
Open AI release Sora AI video model platform
Sora, a groundbreaking video generation model, is now fully released, and available at Sora.com. Initially introduced earlier this year as a research preview, Sora creates realistic videos from text and serves as a foundation for AI capable of simulating and interacting with reality. The new version, Sora Turbo, significantly enhances speed and is offered as […]
Google and Spotify release AI generated Wrapped Podcast
Spotify has introduced an innovative AI feature for its popular annual Wrapped campaign: a personalised Spotify Wrapped AI Podcast that dynamically recaps your year in music. Developed in collaboration with Google’s NotebookLM, this podcast transforms your listening habits into an engaging audio narrative. The AI-generated podcast features two virtual hosts from NotebookLM who discuss your […]
Open AI and Future announce ChatGPT publishing partnership
OpenAI and Future, a global specialist media platform, have announced a strategic partnership to integrate content from Future’s extensive portfolio of over 200 media brands into ChatGPT. Future’s brands, which include Marie Claire, PC Gamer, TechRadar, Tom’s Guide, The Week, Who What Wear, and Cycling Weekly, span a wide array of topics and distribute content […]
Reddit becomes 5th most popular Social Media platform overtaking X
Reddit has overtaken X (formerly Twitter) to become the fifth most popular social media platform in the UK, according to Ofcom, the UK’s communications watchdog. In May 2023, Reddit attracted 22.9 million UK adult visitors, surpassing X’s 22.1 million. This milestone makes Reddit the fastest-growing large social media platform in the UK, with a 47% […]
Amazon and Anthropic expand their AI collaboration
Anthropic has announced an expanded partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), marked by a $4 billion investment from Amazon, bringing its total investment in Anthropic to $8 billion. This partnership designates AWS as Anthropic’s primary cloud and AI training partner, enabling advancements in AI research and development. Anthropic and AWS’s Annapurna Labs are collaborating on […]
Cision announces new AI collaboration with Google
Cision, a leader in PR and media communications software, has announced a collaboration with Google Cloud to enhance its AI-driven communication solutions. By integrating Google Cloud’s generative AI (gen AI) technologies, Cision aims to upgrade its suite of products, including PR Newswire, CisionOne, Brandwatch, and Streem. This partnership builds on the recent launch of PR […]