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Decoding Elon Musk’s Recent Twitter Shenanigans: The Advent of Tweet Limits

The unpredictable Elon Musk is stirring up the Twitterverse again, and our readers have had a flurry of inquiries. The mystery? Musk’s recent decision to impose “temporary limits” on the daily tweet view count. What’s the reason behind this? And what does this mean for Twitter users? We’ve got the lowdown.

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Dissecting Meta’s Newest Venture: Threads – The Twitter Rival

Curious minds are buzzing around Meta’s newest venture: Threads. This Twitter-competitor is yet another addition to Meta’s social media empire and our readers have been itching to know more. What is Threads? How does it work? And how does it compete with Twitter? Rest assured, we’ve got the answers.

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AI Apocalypse: Is It Reality or Just Another Science Fiction Tale?

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has stoked fears of an impending technological apocalypse, with some proponents envisioning machines outpacing human capabilities, defying control, and becoming too formidable to disable. So, are these fears grounded in reality or are they merely the ramblings of overactive imaginations?

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The Double-Edged Sword of AI: ChatGPT’s Role in Disseminating Information and Misinformation

The technology juggernaut, OpenAI, is making waves with its GPT-3 model, a highly advanced language processing tool known as ChatGPT. This AI-powered tool is so powerful and convincing that it’s becoming increasingly difficult for most people to discern AI-generated content from human-generated content, including instances of misinformation or ‘fake news’

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Meta Aims to Enable Direct App Downloads Via Facebook Ads in the EU

The social media giant, Meta, is on track to expand its boundaries, eyeing a new opportunity in the app distribution domain. This move will pave the way for Meta to potentially rival tech behemoths Google and Apple’s app stores. Specifically, the company is developing plans to allow Facebook users within the European Union to directly download apps via Facebook ads.

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Amazon Ring Doorbell Footage Shared With Police Without User Consent

Amazon was caught red-handed, handing over Ring doorbell footage to law enforcement agencies without user permission, subpoenas, warrants, without any of the traditional legal controls which prevent liberal disclosure of non-public data to law enforcement. This disclosure was set to further ignite ongoing debates about privacy and civil liberties in relation to the tech giant’s video-sharing agreements with police departments nationwide.

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Did You Know Amazon Has Its Own Freight Company?

Amazon, the internet-based monopol-*ahem* er, giant, known for its e-commerce platform, has stealthily diversified into the realm of logistics and freight services. Offering a robust solution to shipping needs, Amazon Freight provides a comprehensive suite of features designed to cater to businesses large and small. But, as always, the journey to understanding a service begins with the first step—getting acquainted with the offering itself.

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Understanding and Activating the AirPods Pro Adaptive Audio: A Comprehensive Guide

The AirPods Pro 2 has received numerous noteworthy enhancements with iOS 17, with the new Adaptive Audio feature standing out prominently. This feature allows the earbuds to automatically shift between noise-cancellation and transparency modes, adjust the volume, and makes voice hearing more convenient. In this guide, we will explore how to activate AirPods Pro Adaptive Audio, its functionality, and more.

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Musk vs. Zuckerberg: The Billionaires’ ‘Cage Match’ Showdown?

The tech industry got a little heated this week when two of its biggest names, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, ignited a playful banter that led to the idea of a “cage match” face-off.

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Meta Plans to Suspend News Distribution on Facebook and Instagram in Canada Amid New Legislation

In response to the passing of the Online News Act by the Canadian Senate, tech giant Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced it is preparing to cease the dissemination of news on these platforms within Canada. This decision arises in direct reaction to Bill C-18, a legislative piece that requires tech companies such as Meta and Google to negotiate agreements with news publishers regarding compensation for the usage of their content.

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U.S. Senators Query Google, Meta, and Twitter on the Impact of Layoffs on 2024 Election

Concerns over the potential impact of tech company layoffs on the integrity of the 2024 elections are being raised by three U.S. senators. Democratic Senators Amy Klobuchar from Minnesota, Peter Welch from Vermont, and Dick Durbin from Illinois are questioning whether recent workforce reductions at Meta (formerly Facebook), Alphabet (the parent company of Google), and Twitter could compromise the fight against misinformation.

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Update Your Apple Products ASAP

In an ongoing effort to secure its products against cyber threats, Apple has successfully addressed three new zero-day vulnerabilities that were under exploitation. These vulnerabilities, weaponized by cyber attackers, facilitated the installation of Triangulation spyware on iPhones using zero-click exploits in iMessage.

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Reddit API Controversy Intensifies as Moderators Counter with Subreddit Demonetization

The dispute concerning Reddit’s API continues to escalate, with moderators resorting to a novel form of protest: devising a straightforward method to demonetize their subreddits, thereby preventing the company from earning revenue through them.

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Meta’s ‘Voicebox’ AI Can Imitate Human Voices, But Public Release Withheld Due to Misuse Concerns

The social media giant, Meta, recently unveiled a revolutionary AI model designed to reproduce human voices. Named ‘Voicebox’, the multilingual model is capable of speaking six languages. In a remarkable technological stride, this innovation has brought a new dimension to generative AI for speech. Despite this significant advancement, Meta has chosen not to release this model publicly, primarily due to concerns over potential misuse and misapplication of the technology.

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US Regulatory Crackdown Dampens USD Coin’s Market Position

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire has recently revealed to Bloomberg TV that the increased US regulatory scrutiny of cryptocurrencies has significantly impacted the market capitalization of the USD Coin (USDC). This crackdown comes in the wake of the FTX exchange collapse, a major banking crisis, and the depegging of the USDC.