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This article talks about the emerging concept of dumbphones, a movement hoping to counter the negative and often overwhelming effects of smartphones. These phones come with minimal features, focused primarily on communication. Could you make the switch?
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This article talks about the emerging concept of dumbphones, a movement hoping to counter the negative and often overwhelming effects of smartphones. These phones come with minimal features, focused primarily on communication. Could you make the switch?
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I Quit My iPhone Two Years Ago. It Completely Changed My Life.
The new Light Phone III is a slightly smarter dumbphone. I resisted it—but it won me over.
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April 28, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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This article talks about the emerging concept of dumbphones, a movement hoping to counter the negative and often overwhelming effects of smartphones. These phones come with minimal features, focused primarily on communication. Could you make the switch?
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This article talks about the emerging concept of dumbphones, a movement hoping to counter the negative and often overwhelming effects of smartphones. These phones come with minimal features, focused primarily on communication. Could you make the switch?
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This week's text gives tips for a healthy relationship to social media, including using app features to filter unwanted content and unfollowing accounts that are unhelpful or even harmful. What other ways might you lessen the potential negative effects of socials?
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April 28, 2025 at 2:27 PM
This week's text gives tips for a healthy relationship to social media, including using app features to filter unwanted content and unfollowing accounts that are unhelpful or even harmful. What other ways might you lessen the potential negative effects of socials?
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This article shares that Snapchat put out an updated Family Safety Hub, including ways for parents to monitor teen activity and information for parents to help keep their kids safe online. How do you think this service can be advertised to parents?
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This article shares that Snapchat put out an updated Family Safety Hub, including ways for parents to monitor teen activity and information for parents to help keep their kids safe online. How do you think this service can be advertised to parents?
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Snapchat Launches Updated Family Safety Hub
Updated resources for parents, including a range of new video overviews.
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April 25, 2025 at 3:04 AM
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This article shares that Snapchat put out an updated Family Safety Hub, including ways for parents to monitor teen activity and information for parents to help keep their kids safe online. How do you think this service can be advertised to parents?
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This article shares that Snapchat put out an updated Family Safety Hub, including ways for parents to monitor teen activity and information for parents to help keep their kids safe online. How do you think this service can be advertised to parents?
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The text this week discusses VTubers' ability to express themselves in more-and different-ways than previous online platforms, by developing their persona through different animated characters. Do you think this concept helps creators express their true selves or keeps them from finding it?
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April 24, 2025 at 9:51 PM
The text this week discusses VTubers' ability to express themselves in more-and different-ways than previous online platforms, by developing their persona through different animated characters. Do you think this concept helps creators express their true selves or keeps them from finding it?
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This article shares that Instagram users under the age of 16 will soon need parental permission in order to livestream, adding to Meta's recent restrictions for teens. Are there sufficient structures in place to keep teens from lying about their age, though?
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This article shares that Instagram users under the age of 16 will soon need parental permission in order to livestream, adding to Meta's recent restrictions for teens. Are there sufficient structures in place to keep teens from lying about their age, though?
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Kids under 16 will no longer be allowed to livestream on Instagram without parental consent
Instagram users under 16 won’t be able to livestream or unblur nudity in direct messages they’ve received without parental approval.
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April 14, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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This article shares that Instagram users under the age of 16 will soon need parental permission in order to livestream, adding to Meta's recent restrictions for teens. Are there sufficient structures in place to keep teens from lying about their age, though?
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This article shares that Instagram users under the age of 16 will soon need parental permission in order to livestream, adding to Meta's recent restrictions for teens. Are there sufficient structures in place to keep teens from lying about their age, though?
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This week's text shares that the concept of "microcelebrity," in which everyday people make themselves known through their online profile, focuses heavily on the value of how many views one can capture. How might this self-marketability affect how we see ourselves outside this online realm?
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April 14, 2025 at 2:31 PM
This week's text shares that the concept of "microcelebrity," in which everyday people make themselves known through their online profile, focuses heavily on the value of how many views one can capture. How might this self-marketability affect how we see ourselves outside this online realm?
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According to this article, Instagram is hoping to launch an editing app for videos in the coming weeks, that may be easier to use than more professional editing software. Could this be a chance to focus on fun and creativity in online communication?
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According to this article, Instagram is hoping to launch an editing app for videos in the coming weeks, that may be easier to use than more professional editing software. Could this be a chance to focus on fun and creativity in online communication?
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🚀 Top social media news this week (04.04.25)
🎉 Instagram repost feature incoming Instagram is adding a repost feature, allowing you to share content with others easily (hallelujah!). The update aims to boost engagement and visibility, making it ...
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April 10, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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According to this article, Instagram is hoping to launch an editing app for videos in the coming weeks, that may be easier to use than more professional editing software. Could this be a chance to focus on fun and creativity in online communication?
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According to this article, Instagram is hoping to launch an editing app for videos in the coming weeks, that may be easier to use than more professional editing software. Could this be a chance to focus on fun and creativity in online communication?
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This week's text compares modern dating apps to online shopping. How might the structure of these apps affect how we see the people we are "shopping for"? Could the similarity of these apps to both social media and online shopping lead us to dehumanize our potential matches-and ourselves?
This week's text compares modern dating apps to online shopping. How might the structure of these apps affect how we see the people we are "shopping for"? Could the similarity of these apps to both social media and online shopping lead us to dehumanize our potential matches-and ourselves?
April 10, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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This week's text compares modern dating apps to online shopping. How might the structure of these apps affect how we see the people we are "shopping for"? Could the similarity of these apps to both social media and online shopping lead us to dehumanize our potential matches-and ourselves?
This week's text compares modern dating apps to online shopping. How might the structure of these apps affect how we see the people we are "shopping for"? Could the similarity of these apps to both social media and online shopping lead us to dehumanize our potential matches-and ourselves?
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Apparently, some big-name brands are getting involved with the pranks today on their socials! Olipop prebiotic soda teases new ranch flavors, and Nutella posts a brand-themed Air B&B! I think this is another reason to fact-check what we see online!
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Apparently, some big-name brands are getting involved with the pranks today on their socials! Olipop prebiotic soda teases new ranch flavors, and Nutella posts a brand-themed Air B&B! I think this is another reason to fact-check what we see online!
The Weirdest Brand Stunts of April Fools' Day 2025
Brands including Olipop, Duolingo, Yahoo, and Dude Wipes pranked consumers for April Fool’s Day 2025
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April 1, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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Apparently, some big-name brands are getting involved with the pranks today on their socials! Olipop prebiotic soda teases new ranch flavors, and Nutella posts a brand-themed Air B&B! I think this is another reason to fact-check what we see online!
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Apparently, some big-name brands are getting involved with the pranks today on their socials! Olipop prebiotic soda teases new ranch flavors, and Nutella posts a brand-themed Air B&B! I think this is another reason to fact-check what we see online!
The text this week reminds us of the dangers of confirmation bias-one of which being the very definition: If we selectively intake information that affirms what we already believe, we are missing out on learning where we may be wrong. What's a time you have done this with online news?
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April 1, 2025 at 8:59 PM
The text this week reminds us of the dangers of confirmation bias-one of which being the very definition: If we selectively intake information that affirms what we already believe, we are missing out on learning where we may be wrong. What's a time you have done this with online news?
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This article shares that BlueSky has released a new app: "Flashes" whose format is more similar to Instagram, with photo and video based posts and perhaps a bit less focus on text. Do you think this will compromise informative sharing on the previous app? #comm345
This article shares that BlueSky has released a new app: "Flashes" whose format is more similar to Instagram, with photo and video based posts and perhaps a bit less focus on text. Do you think this will compromise informative sharing on the previous app? #comm345
Social Media Updates: The March 2025 Edition
The word of the month is monetization.
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March 28, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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This article shares that BlueSky has released a new app: "Flashes" whose format is more similar to Instagram, with photo and video based posts and perhaps a bit less focus on text. Do you think this will compromise informative sharing on the previous app? #comm345
This article shares that BlueSky has released a new app: "Flashes" whose format is more similar to Instagram, with photo and video based posts and perhaps a bit less focus on text. Do you think this will compromise informative sharing on the previous app? #comm345
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This week's text discusses the danger of posts-especially those containing important scientific or political information-without truthful, whole context. Images and text are more easily exaggerated-and thus spread-when the full truth is neglected. How might we normalize contextual posts?
This week's text discusses the danger of posts-especially those containing important scientific or political information-without truthful, whole context. Images and text are more easily exaggerated-and thus spread-when the full truth is neglected. How might we normalize contextual posts?
March 27, 2025 at 3:21 AM
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This week's text discusses the danger of posts-especially those containing important scientific or political information-without truthful, whole context. Images and text are more easily exaggerated-and thus spread-when the full truth is neglected. How might we normalize contextual posts?
This week's text discusses the danger of posts-especially those containing important scientific or political information-without truthful, whole context. Images and text are more easily exaggerated-and thus spread-when the full truth is neglected. How might we normalize contextual posts?
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This article shares that Instagram is experimenting with AI generated comments, meaning that users do not have to come up with comments for another's post-AI provides suggestions. How might this impact our ability to communicate in real life?
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This article shares that Instagram is experimenting with AI generated comments, meaning that users do not have to come up with comments for another's post-AI provides suggestions. How might this impact our ability to communicate in real life?
Instagram Experiments With AI-Generated Comments on Posts
More AI innovation from Meta.
www.socialmediatoday.com
March 21, 2025 at 2:05 AM
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This article shares that Instagram is experimenting with AI generated comments, meaning that users do not have to come up with comments for another's post-AI provides suggestions. How might this impact our ability to communicate in real life?
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This article shares that Instagram is experimenting with AI generated comments, meaning that users do not have to come up with comments for another's post-AI provides suggestions. How might this impact our ability to communicate in real life?
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This week's chapter shares that social media activism movements are often seen as "leaderless." While they are supported by posts of high-profile personalities, these people do not dictate the whole campaign. What are the pros and cons of "leaders" having less control over these movements?
This week's chapter shares that social media activism movements are often seen as "leaderless." While they are supported by posts of high-profile personalities, these people do not dictate the whole campaign. What are the pros and cons of "leaders" having less control over these movements?
March 21, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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This week's chapter shares that social media activism movements are often seen as "leaderless." While they are supported by posts of high-profile personalities, these people do not dictate the whole campaign. What are the pros and cons of "leaders" having less control over these movements?
This week's chapter shares that social media activism movements are often seen as "leaderless." While they are supported by posts of high-profile personalities, these people do not dictate the whole campaign. What are the pros and cons of "leaders" having less control over these movements?
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This article shares that BuzzFeed is rumored to be planning a new social platform. Different from many other online spaces, this one is meant to run off of positive emotions and posts, instead of negative dramatics. Do you think it's possible?
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This article shares that BuzzFeed is rumored to be planning a new social platform. Different from many other online spaces, this one is meant to run off of positive emotions and posts, instead of negative dramatics. Do you think it's possible?
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Social Media Updates – February 2025
Stay ahead of the latest social media trends! From Instagram's new Edits app to BuzzFeed’s social platform and AI-powered YouTube insights, here’s everything you need to know to keep your brand in the...
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March 3, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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This article shares that BuzzFeed is rumored to be planning a new social platform. Different from many other online spaces, this one is meant to run off of positive emotions and posts, instead of negative dramatics. Do you think it's possible?
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This article shares that BuzzFeed is rumored to be planning a new social platform. Different from many other online spaces, this one is meant to run off of positive emotions and posts, instead of negative dramatics. Do you think it's possible?
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This week's text shares how social media can connect people wanting to be part of a certain movement to other participants and supporters they may not be allowed to communicate with in person. However, this visibility can lead to more hate. Do you think posting for a cause is worth it? #comm345
March 3, 2025 at 9:09 PM
This week's text shares how social media can connect people wanting to be part of a certain movement to other participants and supporters they may not be allowed to communicate with in person. However, this visibility can lead to more hate. Do you think posting for a cause is worth it? #comm345
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If you haven't met Yope, this article introduces it: a social media app for posting and chatting in private groups. Could this app encourage users towards more casual posting and connectivity instead of the touched-up, presentation-type pics we're used to?
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If you haven't met Yope, this article introduces it: a social media app for posting and chatting in private groups. Could this app encourage users towards more casual posting and connectivity instead of the touched-up, presentation-type pics we're used to?
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Yope is sparking Gen Z (and VC) interest with an Instagram-like app for private groups | TechCrunch
Photo and video apps targeting young adults with social hooks are a dime a dozen these days, so those that show traction with 18-twentysomethings tend to
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February 25, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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If you haven't met Yope, this article introduces it: a social media app for posting and chatting in private groups. Could this app encourage users towards more casual posting and connectivity instead of the touched-up, presentation-type pics we're used to?
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If you haven't met Yope, this article introduces it: a social media app for posting and chatting in private groups. Could this app encourage users towards more casual posting and connectivity instead of the touched-up, presentation-type pics we're used to?
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The text this week shares why the hope that the internet would be a place without bias was quickly thwarted. It seems algorithms reinforce our biases by showing us exactly the kind of material we'd like. It might help with marketability, but it won't help expand our viewpoints. #comm345
February 24, 2025 at 11:32 PM
The text this week shares why the hope that the internet would be a place without bias was quickly thwarted. It seems algorithms reinforce our biases by showing us exactly the kind of material we'd like. It might help with marketability, but it won't help expand our viewpoints. #comm345
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Musk is reported as describing the xAI's models as "truth-seeking." Might this encourage us to have a bit too much hope in its reliability? The model is already reported by different groups as having given two different responses to the same question. #comm345
Musk is reported as describing the xAI's models as "truth-seeking." Might this encourage us to have a bit too much hope in its reliability? The model is already reported by different groups as having given two different responses to the same question. #comm345
Musk's xAI releases Grok-3, touting a new rival to OpenAI and DeepSeek
Grok-3 outperforms models from Google, Anthropic and Meta, according to the Artificial Analysis Quality Index.
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February 19, 2025 at 1:52 AM
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Musk is reported as describing the xAI's models as "truth-seeking." Might this encourage us to have a bit too much hope in its reliability? The model is already reported by different groups as having given two different responses to the same question. #comm345
Musk is reported as describing the xAI's models as "truth-seeking." Might this encourage us to have a bit too much hope in its reliability? The model is already reported by different groups as having given two different responses to the same question. #comm345
This week's text shares how in person, you have a clear audience. It's easy to tell based on nonverbal cues who is watching your act. On social media, these audiences become invisible. Would you perform in a theater in which anyone was welcome to watch you, and you couldn't see them? #comm345
February 18, 2025 at 10:57 PM
This week's text shares how in person, you have a clear audience. It's easy to tell based on nonverbal cues who is watching your act. On social media, these audiences become invisible. Would you perform in a theater in which anyone was welcome to watch you, and you couldn't see them? #comm345
#comm345 This article shares that Meta will halt having third parties fact check content, instead adding a "Community Notes" feature, in which users can add relevant information to posts. What issues might this cause for groups whose context few others understand?
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Key Social Media Changes in February 2025
Meta’s Shift in Content Moderation Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced a pivotal change in its content moderation strategy. The company is discontinuing its thi...
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February 11, 2025 at 5:06 PM
#comm345 This article shares that Meta will halt having third parties fact check content, instead adding a "Community Notes" feature, in which users can add relevant information to posts. What issues might this cause for groups whose context few others understand?
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This week's text shares that social media has multiplied both the reward and risk of free speech, as our words can reach exponentially more people. Platform regulations restrict content, and yet may help mitigate harmful language's affect on others. Where do you think the line is? #comm345
February 11, 2025 at 4:40 PM
This week's text shares that social media has multiplied both the reward and risk of free speech, as our words can reach exponentially more people. Platform regulations restrict content, and yet may help mitigate harmful language's affect on others. Where do you think the line is? #comm345
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In this article, Kemp shares that podcasting may be more popular than we think! I was surprised to find that nearly 30% of people in the U.S. reported listening to one within a week, and other countries' populations listened even more frequently! #comm345
In this article, Kemp shares that podcasting may be more popular than we think! I was surprised to find that nearly 30% of people in the U.S. reported listening to one within a week, and other countries' populations listened even more frequently! #comm345
Digital 2025: podcasts gaining popularity — DataReportal – Global Digital Insights
Data exploring the rise of podcasts around the world, with insights into listening trends by geography, age, and gender. Also includes a ranking of the most popular podcasts on Spotify.
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February 6, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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In this article, Kemp shares that podcasting may be more popular than we think! I was surprised to find that nearly 30% of people in the U.S. reported listening to one within a week, and other countries' populations listened even more frequently! #comm345
In this article, Kemp shares that podcasting may be more popular than we think! I was surprised to find that nearly 30% of people in the U.S. reported listening to one within a week, and other countries' populations listened even more frequently! #comm345
This week's text explains that the multilayer systems of current social media platforms allow users increasing opportunities to share opinions online, yet the real power seems to belong to the platforms and stakeholders. How could we give more control to users on a specific social platform? #comm345
February 6, 2025 at 7:59 PM
This week's text explains that the multilayer systems of current social media platforms allow users increasing opportunities to share opinions online, yet the real power seems to belong to the platforms and stakeholders. How could we give more control to users on a specific social platform? #comm345
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It seems from this article that the developers of DeepSeek's AI have lessened the time necessary for data processing with a new approach. This decrease saves a lot of money, making the training of this AI model only a fraction of the cost of the latest o1 AI. #comm345
It seems from this article that the developers of DeepSeek's AI have lessened the time necessary for data processing with a new approach. This decrease saves a lot of money, making the training of this AI model only a fraction of the cost of the latest o1 AI. #comm345
January 28, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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It seems from this article that the developers of DeepSeek's AI have lessened the time necessary for data processing with a new approach. This decrease saves a lot of money, making the training of this AI model only a fraction of the cost of the latest o1 AI. #comm345
It seems from this article that the developers of DeepSeek's AI have lessened the time necessary for data processing with a new approach. This decrease saves a lot of money, making the training of this AI model only a fraction of the cost of the latest o1 AI. #comm345