1.The FTC Launches New Action to Ban Meta from Monetizing Youth Data
Under a new decree from the Trade Commission, Meta would be banned from collecting any data, unless for security purposes, from all users under the age of 18, and monetizing such, until they become adults. [Source: Social Media Today]
Tech giant Google and Apple are teaming up to stop stalkers from being successful at their malicious actions. The companies claim stalkers are misusing location trackers that make use of Bluetooth technology such as Apple’s own AirTag. [Source: Digital Information World]
3. Twitter Reinstates Free API Access for Public Service Providers in the App
Twitter announced that public utilities will be able to re-access Twitter’s API for free. [Source: Social Media Today]
4. WordPress Explores AI Integration
WordPress contributors are having a still ongoing discussion about how AI might fit into the WordPress ecosystem, whether in the core or as a plugin. [Source: Search Engine Journal]
A recent breakthrough in this regard is now being spoken about that translates brain function into a long stream of continuous text that continues to be created. [Source: Digital Information World]
6. Microsoft Unveils Next-Gen Bing & Edge: The Future of Search
Microsoft enhances Bing and Edge with improved AI, visual capabilities, multi-session experiences, and third-party developer integrations. [Source: Search Engine Journal]
7. Google Launches Blue Checkmarks for Verified Brands in Gmail
Google implemented its own blue checkmark system, with Gmail users now set to see new blue ticks appearing next to approved brand profiles in their inboxes. [Source: Social Media Today]
8. 4 Major 2023 Trends in Business Communications to Help You Stay Ahead of the Curve
Efficient communications are an essential foundation of business success. Whether internal communications with your team or external ones with partners and customers: Both have the potential to make or break your company. [Source: Digital Information World]
9. Samsung surpasses Apple in smartphone shipments by 1% amid persisting market decline
Samsung overtook Apple through a slender 1% lead to secure the top spot in smartphone shipment volumes during the first quarter of 2023, despite the ongoing contraction of the smartphone market. [Source: TechCrunch]
10. Reddit Adds New Post Sharing Options, Including Instagram Stories Integration
Reddit’s looking to better facilitate the off-platform distribution of subreddit content, with some updated post sharing processes. [Source: Social Media Today]
