Standing with Intellectual Giants
Is it possible to come up with truly innovative ideas when you’re not part of the institutions where the expertise resides? According to one study, the answer would seem to be “No.” The book, The Sociology of Philosophies by Randall Collins, makes a case for how great ideas through
Read moreInstagram’s new ad format lets creators get paid for testimonials in comments
Instagram is introducing a new way for creators to work with brands to make money by recommending products. On Thursday, Meta introduced an addition to its Partnership Ads called Testimonials, which allows creators to get paid via written endorsements, shared as comments on the brand’s social media posts and advertisements.
Read moreSpotify partners with ElevenLabs to expand its library of AI-narrated audiobooks
On Thursday, Spotify announced that it now accepts audiobooks narrated using ElevenLabs’ AI voice technology. Given that ElevenLabs is currently among the most recognized AI audio providers, this new partnership is expected to boost the quantity of AI-narrated audiobooks on the platform. To upload an audiobook narrated by AI, authors
Read moreCalifornia privacy regulator seeks to fine Florida data broker after huge breach of Social Security numbers
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Read moreSubstack now lets creators monetize videos and post them directly from its app
As TikTok’s future in the U.S. remains uncertain, Substack tries to lure creators to its platform by doubling down on video. The company announced on Wednesday that it’s now allowing creators to monetize their videos on the platform, and letting them publish video posts directly from the Substack app. Previously,
Read more1Win Welcome Bonus in SA: Claiming Process and Use Instructions
If you like betting, you might have already heard of 1Win South Africa. This platform has gained a lot of attention, especially for its unique welcome bonus. For new players, getting a +500% boost on deposits sounds almost too good to be true. But is it? Let’s break it down.
Read moreProtect Yourself from Scams in SA: What Every Generation Needs to Know
In recent years, scams have surged to alarming levels, becoming a significant concern for nearly every South African. The Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS) reported a staggering 32% increase in fraud incidents in 2024 alone, reflecting a growing crisis that transcends age and demographic boundaries. When we think of
Read moreRich Sutton’s bitter lesson of AI
This morning I read Alberto Romeo’s article Grok 3: Another Win For The Bitter Lesson. I wasn’t clear on what exactly the bitter lesson was, so I followed the link to Romeo’s previous article GPT-4: The Bitterer Lesson, which lead to Rich Sutton’s original article The Bitter Lesson. Sutton opens
Read moreThe future of AI: Why Trust and Governance Matter?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become embedded in the systems that power organizations, industries, and people’s daily lives. Generative AI (GenAI), in particular, is reshaping how organizations operate. In doing so, the technology is driving efficiencies and unlocking new opportunities. With this potential comes significant risk. Without comprehensive AI governance in
Read moreResearch roadmap update, February 2025
An update to the research that the User Experience team is running over the next quarter.
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