It was ‘repeating all mistakes’ Twitter made
Jack Dorsey announced over the weekend that he resigned from the board of social networking startup BlueSky because the company was “repeating literally every single mistake we made.” [Twitter] We created it as a company. ” in Interview with technology-focused media company Pirate WiresDorsey launched the project in 2019, using funding from Twitter at the […]
Exec at Chinese search giant Baidu tells workers, ‘I’m not your mom’
A Chinese tech executive has reportedly been fired after a series of viral videos exposing his autocratic management style sparked a public relations crisis. Qu Jing, vice president of Chinese search giant Baidu, was seen shouting at a colleague who was struggling with a recent breakup. I’m not your mother. All I care about is […]
Apple issues rare apology over ‘crushing’ iPad Pro ad that sparked outrage
Apple has issued a rare apology, admitting that a new commercial showing beloved cultural symbols like a guitar and piano slowly being squeezed into the shape of an iPad Pro “missed the mark.” This big sin comes after Apple was vilified for days on social media for a 60-second ad titled “Crash!” Various tools of […]
I’m an art expert — I use AI to expose sellers of fake paintings on sites like eBay
She has an AI for fakes. Dr. Karina Popovic, an expert in art authenticity, has revealed that she uses artificial intelligence to spot fraudulent paintings being sold on sites such as eBay. Her process involved using AI technology to analyze photos advertised on retailers’ sites, often finding that they were “highly likely” to be “not […]
Apple sparks outrage by crushing piano, guitar in new iPad commercial
Apple CEO Tim Cook has been criticized for greenlighting an ad for the company’s improved iPad that showed musical instruments such as a piano, guitar and trumpet being crushed by a giant hydraulic press. The 60-second spot, titled “Crush!,” also includes items such as an arcade game, a turntable, and even a slowly compressing sculpted […]
Gen Z has a surprising opinion about AI influencers on social media, study finds
Gen Z is embracing artificial intelligence. Compared to other generations, Zoomers are more open to brands using AI influencers instead of humans. new research Indicated. Sprout Social research found that just 35% of Gen Z consumers thought an influencer’s credibility was the most important characteristic. 2024 Influencer Marketing Report. Social media influencers are concerned, with […]
YouTuber uses finger to test Cybertruck trunk sensor — and it doesn’t go well
Tesla’s troubled Cybertruck failed a front trunk safety test and closed, trapping the finger of one of the drivers who was testing the vehicle’s hatch sensors. A video posted by Jeremy Judkins, a YouTube personality who reviews Tesla products, on his show shows his index finger getting stuck under the stainless steel “frunk” (the front […]
The way you text reveals if you’re a boomer, millennial or Gen Z: tech influencer
It’s their calling, er, texting card. Fashion, language, and music tastes are not the only cultural indicators of age. Digital wizards claim they can tell if a person is a Boomer, a Millennial, or a Gen Z just by texting each other. “This is how you can tell how old someone is by the way […]
AI voice scammers are posing as loved ones to steal your money — here’s a foolproof trick to stop attacks
Here’s how to thwart a real-life clone attack. The light-speed advances in artificial intelligence have made people easy prey for increasingly prevalent AI voice fraud. Fortunately, tech experts have revealed a sure-fire way to tell humans from these digital phone clones. It’s about asking for a safe word. Hany Farid, a professor at the University […]
Ad execs tout TikTok’s benefits for businesses in cringeworthy video: ‘So oblivious’
Bosses at a major advertising company are furious over a video that praises TikTok with a number of gags and cartoon scenes. This comes just days after Congress passed a bill that would force the sale and ban of Chinese-owned apps. a tone-deaf person, 75 second video circulating on LinkedIn Since Saturday, executives from Havas, […]