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#communication-services

Artificial intelligence

The idea that the internet is built for people is crumbling. That has huge implications for your business

fromEntrepreneur

Artificial intelligence

The Hottest New Chatbot Isn't Actually AI. Even Its Founder Didn't Think It Would Be 'So Addictive.'

fromsfist.com

Meta Is Creating an AI Version of Mark Zuckerberg to Attend Meetings for Him

Meta is developing an AI clone of Mark Zuckerberg to interact with staff and streamline operations.

fromAol

3 ways PR teams can understand how AI sees their brand

AI is reshaping brand perception, requiring PR teams to understand AI-generated narratives for effective communication strategies.

fromresund Startups

2 hours ago

AI & Digital Marketing Day - Shaping the Future of E-Commerce

AI is transforming digital marketing, enhancing customer engagement, campaign optimization, and driving growth.

fromFast Company

The idea that the internet is built for people is crumbling. That has huge implications for your business

The internet is evolving to accommodate software agents that act on behalf of users, changing how websites are designed and interacted with.

fromEntrepreneur

The Hottest New Chatbot Isn't Actually AI. Even Its Founder Didn't Think It Would Be 'So Addictive.'

Your AI Slop Bores Me humanizes AI interactions, attracting 25 million visitors in a month, highlighting a shift towards more human-like engagement.

fromsfist.com

Meta Is Creating an AI Version of Mark Zuckerberg to Attend Meetings for Him

Meta is developing an AI clone of Mark Zuckerberg to interact with staff and streamline operations.

fromAol

3 ways PR teams can understand how AI sees their brand

AI is reshaping brand perception, requiring PR teams to understand AI-generated narratives for effective communication strategies.

Why Trust and Verification Are Critical for Modern Online Platform Businesses

Trust is essential yet fragile in the digital economy, with platforms facing increasing challenges from sophisticated online scams.

Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot?

AI chatbots can provide tailored health advice but may also give dangerously incorrect information, impacting users' health decisions.

fromGeeky Gadgets

Why ChatGPT is Suddenly Collecting 70% More of Your Personal Data

Data collection by AI chatbots has surged, raising significant privacy concerns as 70% now gather user location data, up from 40% last year.

Healthcare

fromArs Technica

Americans ask AI for health care. Hospitals think the answer is more chatbots.

Health systems are introducing branded AI chatbots to provide health advice, raising questions about safety, monitoring, and effectiveness.

Medicine

fromwww.bbc.com

9 hours ago

Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot?

AI chatbots can provide tailored health advice but may also give dangerously incorrect information, impacting users' health decisions.

fromGeeky Gadgets

Why ChatGPT is Suddenly Collecting 70% More of Your Personal Data

Data collection by AI chatbots has surged, raising significant privacy concerns as 70% now gather user location data, up from 40% last year.

Healthcare

fromArs Technica

Americans ask AI for health care. Hospitals think the answer is more chatbots.

Health systems are introducing branded AI chatbots to provide health advice, raising questions about safety, monitoring, and effectiveness.

AI and the Meaningless Gap

The comparison between AI and human intelligence may be fundamentally flawed as they occupy different spaces of cognition.

#privacy

fromComputerWeekly.com

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

Privacy technologies

Privacy, power, and encryption: why end-to-end security matters | Computer Weekly

Privacy technologies

How Push Notifications Can Betray Your Privacy (and What to Do About It)

fromMIT Technology Review

Building trust in the AI era with privacy-led UX

Well-designed consent experiences enhance trust and business performance, evolving privacy into an ongoing relationship rather than a one-time transaction.

fromComputerWeekly.com

Privacy, power, and encryption: why end-to-end security matters | Computer Weekly

Privacy is a fundamental human condition, and end-to-end encryption is essential for protecting communications in a surveillance-heavy world.

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

How Push Notifications Can Betray Your Privacy (and What to Do About It)

Push notifications can reveal personal information, and both Apple and Google have restrictions on sharing this data with law enforcement.

fromMIT Technology Review

Building trust in the AI era with privacy-led UX

Well-designed consent experiences enhance trust and business performance, evolving privacy into an ongoing relationship rather than a one-time transaction.

Speed at Scale: Optimizing the Largest CX Platform Out There

Optimizing performance in customer experience platforms involves addressing challenges rather than focusing solely on the latest technologies.

fromTelecompetitor

Mission Telecom offers mobile hotspot

"We are now in the middle innings of the 5G era, and thankfully devices are getting more advanced and more affordable. Mission Telecom is proud to bring the best technology with the best pricing to our partners to help unlock new opportunities for nonprofits, schools, and libraries to take advantage of Mission Telecom's ultra-fast 5G network access."

Roam Research

Remote teams

fromComputerworld

AI is finally delivering productivity - for remote employees

The key to productivity with AI lies in the freedom to use it effectively, not just the technology itself.

Tech industry

fromComputerworld

IPv6 may briefly have accounted for more than half of internet traffic

IPv6 usage has been slowly increasing, reaching over 50% of Google's internet traffic briefly in March 2023.

Data science

Synthetic research is a promise with a catch | MarTech

Economic pressure for quick research results conflicts with the scientific demand for rigor, leading to potential biases in synthetic data outputs.

fromThe Verge

Dairy Queen is putting an AI chatbot in its drive-thrus

Dairy Queen is widely launching the tech built by Presto, an AI company that already works with chains like Carl's Jr., Hardee's, Taco John's, and Fazoli's.

Silicon Valley food

fromGamesBeat

10 years in gaming: Sportfive shares lessons from its first decade in interactive media

Sportfive's gaming department, which started with just three dedicated employees in 2016, has now expanded to a robust team of 80, highlighting the agency's commitment to the gaming sector.

Marketing

The State Of Influencer Marketing In Gaming

The gaming industry is rapidly growing, with revenues expected to reach $503.14 billion by 2025, driven by mobile gaming and influencer marketing.

Digital life

fromThe Village Voice

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

What's Slowing Your Internet? Compare Providers, Spot the Problem, and Take Back Control - The Village Voice

Home Wi-Fi issues often stem from internal factors rather than service provider flaws, necessitating proper diagnosis before considering a plan change.

London startup

How UK fintechs are moving into mobile connectivity with gigs - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

UK challenger banks are integrating essential services into mobile apps to enhance user retention and reduce churn rates.

fromFood & Beverage Magazine

Leveraging Digital Tools for Restaurant Success: A Guide for Foodservice Professionals - Food & Beverage Magazine

Embracing technology and data analytics is essential for enhancing operations and guest experiences in the food and beverage industry.

fromObserver

Facing A.I. Slop and Shifting Algorithms, Brands Bet on Streamers to Stay Real

MrBeast exemplifies success in the creator economy, leveraging YouTube and livestreams while expanding into various media ventures.

Relationships

fromFortune

Teen boys are dating their AI chatbots-and experts warn opting out of real relationships could hurt their careers in the future | Fortune

Gen Alpha prefers AI relationships for control and ease, risking essential social skills needed for real-life interactions and future careers.

EU data protection

53 DDoS Domains Taken Down by Law Enforcement

Law enforcement in 21 countries coordinated to disrupt DDoS-for-hire services, resulting in arrests and the takedown of numerous domains.

fromBusiness Insider

Online Community Development

Why Midi Health holds AI office hours

Joanna Strober recognized a business opportunity in women's health, particularly for menopausal women, and demonstrated grit and patience in securing investor support.

Women

fromTNW | Opinion

Trusti explores human-centered recommendations in digital platforms

Digital platforms have transformed decision-making by providing access to reviews, which significantly influence consumer choices.

Everything we like is a psyop | TechCrunch

Geese's rise in popularity is attributed to strategic marketing efforts rather than purely musical merit.

Music

fromAV Club

Congratulations, you discovered digital marketing

Geese's Coachella performance included a cover of Justin Bieber's 'Baby', highlighting their connection through the marketing agency Chaotic Good.

Music production

Everything we like is a psyop | TechCrunch

Geese's rise in popularity is attributed to strategic marketing efforts rather than purely musical merit.

Music

fromAV Club

Congratulations, you discovered digital marketing

Geese's Coachella performance included a cover of Justin Bieber's 'Baby', highlighting their connection through the marketing agency Chaotic Good.

This New Reddit Integration Helps Companies Connect With Their Customers Where They Already Are

HubSpot now allows users to run Reddit marketing campaigns directly through its CRM platform.

#bluesky

fromEngadget

Boston

Bluesky is having some issues in one of its 'reginos'

London startup

Is Bluesky down? Here's what we know.

Information security

Bluesky outage: Why it happened

Information security

It's not just you - Bluesky is (sorta) down | TechCrunch

fromEngadget

Boston

Bluesky is having some issues in one of its 'reginos'

London startup

Is Bluesky down? Here's what we know.

Information security

Bluesky outage: Why it happened

Information security

It's not just you - Bluesky is (sorta) down | TechCrunch

more#bluesky

Healthcare

fromComputerWeekly.com

Interview: Bernard Seiser, vice-president of digital, data and IT, AOP Health | Computer Weekly

AOP Health is focused on digital transformation to meet patient needs and improve organizational efficiency.

Deliverability

fromenglish.elpais.com

Only 13% of emails are written by people, and more than half end up in the spam folder: This isn't a technical detail; it's a structural change'

Email is increasingly dominated by automated systems, with 87% of traffic generated by them, leading to declining effectiveness and user engagement.

Software development

fromInfoWorld

Mastering the dull reality of sexy AI

The gap in enterprise AI lies in building effective systems for retrieval, evaluation, memory, and governance, not just access to models.

QR Code Marketing

QR codes have evolved from low adoption rates to widespread use, driven by smartphone accessibility and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Web design

QR Code Marketing

QR codes have evolved from low adoption rates to widespread use, driven by smartphone accessibility and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Web design

QR Code Marketing

QR codes have evolved from low adoption rates to widespread use, driven by smartphone accessibility and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Web design

QR Code Marketing

QR codes have evolved from low adoption rates to widespread use, driven by smartphone accessibility and the COVID-19 pandemic.

more#qr-codes

fromNature

Researchers: here's how to audit your fragmented digital identity

A search for 'Guo Wei' in ORCID returned 616 profiles, none affiliated with the Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, highlighting the difficulty in verifying academic identities.

Higher education

#artificial-intelligence

fromDigital Trends

8 hours ago

AI is entering the Skynet debate moment in the social media hype circles

AI doom influencers are reshaping public and policymaker perceptions of artificial intelligence, emphasizing potential risks and worst-case scenarios.

AI companies make powerful tech but they're also savvy marketers

AI models like Anthropic's Claude Mythos could expose significant software vulnerabilities, raising concerns about cybersecurity risks and potential misuse.

fromDigital Trends

8 hours ago

AI is entering the Skynet debate moment in the social media hype circles

AI doom influencers are reshaping public and policymaker perceptions of artificial intelligence, emphasizing potential risks and worst-case scenarios.

more#artificial-intelligence

AI companies make powerful tech but they're also savvy marketers

AI models like Anthropic's Claude Mythos could expose significant software vulnerabilities, raising concerns about cybersecurity risks and potential misuse.

Zoom teams up with World to verify humans in meeting | TechCrunch

Zoom partners with World to combat deepfake fraud in video meetings using advanced human verification technology.

fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence

Zoom adds World ID verification to prove meeting participants are human, not deepfakes

Zoom integrates biometric verification to combat deepfake fraud in meetings.

Zoom teams up with World to verify humans in meeting | TechCrunch

Zoom partners with World to combat deepfake fraud in video meetings using advanced human verification technology.

fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence

Zoom adds World ID verification to prove meeting participants are human, not deepfakes

Zoom integrates biometric verification to combat deepfake fraud in meetings.

Reclaiming the power of the story - fueled by data and AI | MarTech

Marketing teams can enhance storytelling and authenticity by integrating AI without sacrificing human connection.

Marketing looks successful, but misses what matters | MarTech

Marketing has drifted from driving business growth to focusing on optics and internal validation, leading to a disconnect from revenue.

Creating meaningful moments across the customer journey | MarTech

Modern marketing must balance automation with genuine human connection to maintain customer trust.

Reclaiming the power of the story - fueled by data and AI | MarTech

Marketing teams can enhance storytelling and authenticity by integrating AI without sacrificing human connection.

Marketing looks successful, but misses what matters | MarTech

Marketing has drifted from driving business growth to focusing on optics and internal validation, leading to a disconnect from revenue.

Creating meaningful moments across the customer journey | MarTech

Modern marketing must balance automation with genuine human connection to maintain customer trust.

Hackers are abusing unpatched Windows security flaws to hack into organizations | TechCrunch

Hackers exploited Windows vulnerabilities published by a researcher, affecting Windows Defender and allowing high-level access.

fromThe Hacker News

Hidden Passenger? How Taboola Routes Logged-In Banking Sessions to Temu

A bank's Taboola pixel redirected users to a Temu tracking endpoint without consent or security controls detecting the violation.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The rising cost of data breaches: Why backup and cyber protection must go hand in hand - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Cyber incidents now lead to significant financial and reputational damage, necessitating a unified strategy for backup and cyber protection.

Government Can't Win the Cyber War Without the Private Sector

Governments must collaborate with the private sector to effectively manage the growing complexity of cyber threats.

Hackers are abusing unpatched Windows security flaws to hack into organizations | TechCrunch

Hackers exploited Windows vulnerabilities published by a researcher, affecting Windows Defender and allowing high-level access.

fromThe Hacker News

Hidden Passenger? How Taboola Routes Logged-In Banking Sessions to Temu

A bank's Taboola pixel redirected users to a Temu tracking endpoint without consent or security controls detecting the violation.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The rising cost of data breaches: Why backup and cyber protection must go hand in hand - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Cyber incidents now lead to significant financial and reputational damage, necessitating a unified strategy for backup and cyber protection.

Government Can't Win the Cyber War Without the Private Sector

Governments must collaborate with the private sector to effectively manage the growing complexity of cyber threats.

SaySo is a new short-form video app that aims to restore users' trust in news | TechCrunch

SaySo is a new app that curates news from vetted creators to combat misinformation and enhance user trust.

fromPsychology Today

Why Are We So Dependent on Social Media?

Social media's addictive design and users' need for identity and community contribute to deep dependence on these platforms.

fromNieman Lab

Media industry

Social traffic kinda stinks for news publishers now, in 3 charts

SaySo is a new short-form video app that aims to restore users' trust in news | TechCrunch

SaySo is a new app that curates news from vetted creators to combat misinformation and enhance user trust.

fromPsychology Today

Why Are We So Dependent on Social Media?

Social media's addictive design and users' need for identity and community contribute to deep dependence on these platforms.

fromNieman Lab

Online Community Development

Social traffic kinda stinks for news publishers now, in 3 charts

Social media traffic to news publishers has significantly declined, with Twitter traffic down 70% since 2022.

more#social-media

fromEntrepreneur

The Right Way to Build an Online Community Around Your Brand

Businesses must control their online spaces to mitigate legal, ethical, and reputational risks associated with unmoderated communities.

Relationships

My friend keeps sending me unsettling social media videos. How do I tell her to stop? | Leading questions

Friendship dynamics can shift when communication preferences are not respected, leading to feelings of disconnect.

#ai-adoption

How Retailers Are Turning AI Adoption Into Brand Loyalty

AI adoption is rapid, but consumer trust is declining due to a lack of transparency in data usage.

fromTechzine Global

AI deployment in networks is stalling as pressure on infrastructure mounts

AI adoption in network environments is slower than expected, with increasing infrastructure demands and significant challenges in deployment and integration.

How Retailers Are Turning AI Adoption Into Brand Loyalty

AI adoption is rapid, but consumer trust is declining due to a lack of transparency in data usage.

fromTechzine Global

AI deployment in networks is stalling as pressure on infrastructure mounts

AI adoption in network environments is slower than expected, with increasing infrastructure demands and significant challenges in deployment and integration.

Russia sees China's WeChat, Douyin as models for its homegrown Max messenger

Russia aims to develop its Max messaging app by modeling it after Tencent's WeChat and Douyin to enhance its functionality and user base.

Deliverability

fromZDNET

This simple email trick saves me from annoying marketing spam (and it's free to do)

Using a dedicated shopping email can effectively reduce spam and clutter in your primary inbox.

Digital life

fromwww.dw.com

Dangerous Apps In the Web of Data Brokers

Smartphone apps collect detailed location data, often shared with data brokers, posing security risks to users, including soldiers and government officials.

Creator content has become critical for retail media networks

Retail media and the creator economy are increasingly interconnected, enhancing advertising effectiveness through data-driven creator partnerships.

fromModern Retail

6 days ago

Creator content has become critical for retail media networks

Retail media and the creator economy are increasingly interconnected, enhancing advertising effectiveness through data-driven creator partnerships.

fromDigiday

Creator content has become critical for retail media networks

Retail media and the creator economy are increasingly interconnected, enhancing advertising effectiveness through data-driven creator partnerships.

fromModern Retail

6 days ago

Creator content has become critical for retail media networks

Retail media and the creator economy are increasingly interconnected, enhancing advertising effectiveness through data-driven creator partnerships.

3 Simple Changes that Make Your Content More Visible in Every Type of Search

Clear, structured, answer-first writing enhances visibility across search engines and AI platforms.

fromTheregister

23 hours ago

Cloudflare can remember it for you wholesale

Agent Memory enhances AI by providing persistent memory for better recall and smarter interactions.

fromThe Village Voice

Inside Hyperbound's Bet on AI-Native Sales Intelligence - The Village Voice

AI is transforming sales organizations by providing insights and coaching opportunities that traditional tools cannot offer.

fromAdExchanger

Hot Take: YouTube Shouldn't Rely On Creators To Convince Brands It's TV | AdExchanger

YouTube aims to position itself as a television alternative to attract larger advertising budgets.

fromAdExchanger

Rewards App Faces Data Broker Accusations; Apple Loves Advertising, Apparently | AdExchanger

Freecash faced allegations of extracting sensitive user data while promoting itself as a rewards app, leading to its removal from the App Store.

fromZDNET

A data removal service helped me reclaim my privacy - see if you need one, too

Personal data is collected and sold by brokers, making removal services essential for protecting sensitive information.

Digital life

fromCbsnews

6 days ago

Is your phone listening to you?

Phones are not listening to conversations; targeted ads are based on user behavior and interests.

CoChat Launches AI Collaboration Platform to Combat Shadow AI

Shadow AI poses significant risks as employees use AI tools without IT oversight, leading to unmanaged risks and potential inaccuracies.

fromHarvard Gazette

Time for government, business leaders to figure out AI cybersecurity regulation - Harvard Gazette

Agentic AI poses both opportunities for cybersecurity and risks to personal data, economy, and national security, necessitating regulation by leaders.

fromAmazon Web Services

From hours to minutes: How Agentic AI gave marketers time back for what matters | Amazon Web Services

AWS Marketing's TAA team developed an AI solution that drastically reduces webpage assembly time, enhancing efficiency and content quality for marketing teams.

fromwww.socialmediatoday.com

LinkedIn expands AI-powered conversational search

LinkedIn expands AI-powered conversational search tools to all users, enhancing search capabilities and personalization for better discovery.

from404 Media

Google, Microsoft, Meta All Tracking You Even When You Opt Out, According to an Independent Audit

Microsoft, Meta, and Google may be violating California privacy laws by failing to honor user opt-out requests for ad cookies.

fromTechRepublic

AI Upgrades, Security Breaches, and Industry Shifts Define This Week in Tech - TechRepublic

AI innovation and security threats are reshaping technology and corporate strategies across various platforms and applications.

fromeLearning Industry

How To Build A Marketing Technology (MarTech) Stack: Crafting A Digital Arsenal For Future Growth

A well-structured MarTech stack is essential for business growth and effective demand generation.

fromPrivacy International

What is digital fingerprinting: Is my device ever truly anonymous?

Digital fingerprinting is a tracking technique that monitors how browsers and devices communicate online.

fromwww.socialmediatoday.com

Snapchat highlights opportunities for insurance brands

Snapchat users are proactive insurance decision-makers, with a high likelihood of owning policies and switching providers after life changes.

fromFortune

AI cybersecurity capabilities require urgent international cooperation, AI godfather Bengio says | Fortune

Yoshua Bengio emphasizes the urgent need for international cooperation in addressing AI's risks, particularly with the release of Anthropic's Mythos model.

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

Generative AI tools have intensified online spam and scams, prompting tech companies like Google to enhance their defenses against malicious ads.

Mobile UX

fromTechRepublic

1 month ago

AT&T Launches AI-Powered App for Millions of Customers - TechRepublic

AT&T launched a redesigned app centered on generative AI that consolidates wireless and home internet management, billing, shopping, and support into a single interface with AI-powered assistance and enhanced device controls.

fromSFGATE

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

Generative AI tools have intensified online spam and scams, prompting tech giants like Google to enhance their defenses against these threats.

fromAP News

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

Generative AI tools have intensified online spam and scams, prompting tech companies like Google to enhance their defenses against malicious ads.

Mobile UX

fromTechRepublic

1 month ago

AT&T Launches AI-Powered App for Millions of Customers - TechRepublic

fromSFGATE

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

Generative AI tools have intensified online spam and scams, prompting tech giants like Google to enhance their defenses against these threats.

WhatsApp New Update Lets You Chat Without Sharing Your Phone Number

WhatsApp is introducing usernames, allowing users to chat without sharing phone numbers, enhancing privacy and user experience.

Social media marketing

5 Tips to Amplify your Social Strategy

Social media is essential for brands to engage audiences and grow their business through a multichannel approach and consistent content delivery.

fromExchangewire

Agentic Advertising Needs Interoperability, Standardisation and Adoption to Thrive

The ad industry is transitioning to agentic advertising, promising automation and efficiency but requiring careful planning to avoid potential pitfalls.

fromExchangewire

Wizz App & AppHarbr by GeoEdge Set a New Standard for Ad Safety

AppHarbr and Wizz App's partnership enhances ad safety for young audiences, blocking 0.17% of potentially unsafe ads over the past year.

fromInman

The 'Carl's a mess' trend shows conversation outperforms

Earning attention requires participation and relatability, as cultural trends reflect real behaviors and invite audience engagement.

3 weeks ago

Online marketing

Securing the Future of the Internet: How Collaborative Marketing can Help

Ad blocking technology is growing, prompting a need for marketers to evolve their strategies to engage consumers meaningfully.

Social media was once a great global conversation. Now it's just individuals locked into their own private worlds | Tom Whyman

Twitter once felt like a global conversation platform that shaped personal relationships and values, but usage has significantly declined over time.

fromInc

Meta Is On Track to Beat Google as the World's Top Ad Platform-Because It Mastered 3 Digital Media Principles

Meta is projected to surpass Google in global digital advertising revenue by 2026, marking a significant shift in the industry.

fromDigiday

OpenAI builds tool to track whether ChatGPT ads convert

OpenAI is developing ad measurement tools to compete for performance budgets through conversion tracking pixels.

fromThe Cool Down

AI chatbots are subtly trying to make you buy more stuff - here's how to protect yourself

AI can influence consumer purchasing decisions without their awareness, often through subtle persuasion methods.

How To Move From Paid Social Reach To Owned 1P-Data-Driven Connections

Brands are shifting focus from paid social ads to building direct relationships with customers through first-party data and owned channels.

The Hottest Debate In Tech: Ads In AI

The debate in AI centers on the introduction of advertising in chatbot interactions and the financial implications of running AI systems.

fromExchangewire