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We had to get in on the video action too — Bluesky now has custom feeds for video!
Like any other feed, you can choose to pin these or not. Bluesky is yours to customize.
Like any other feed, you can choose to pin these or not. Bluesky is yours to customize.
January 20, 2025 at 3:41 AM
We had to get in on the video action too — Bluesky now has custom feeds for video!
Like any other feed, you can choose to pin these or not. Bluesky is yours to customize.
Like any other feed, you can choose to pin these or not. Bluesky is yours to customize.
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As TikTok fights a federal law that bans it in the U.S. unless it is sold, it publicly referenced and thanked President-elect Donald Trump for his support in statements and videos since Friday. It even built its flattery directly into the app so its 170 million American users could see it.
TikTok Butters Up Trump as It Navigates a Ban in the U.S.
The app has repeatedly name checked the president-elect in pop-up messages and statements, as it navigates a ban in the United States unless it is sold to a non-Chinese owner.
www.nytimes.com
January 20, 2025 at 6:35 AM
As TikTok fights a federal law that bans it in the U.S. unless it is sold, it publicly referenced and thanked President-elect Donald Trump for his support in statements and videos since Friday. It even built its flattery directly into the app so its 170 million American users could see it.
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Google inks deal with The Associated Press to bring more real-time info to Gemini
Google inks deal with The Associated Press to bring more real-time info to Gemini
In a bid to make its Gemini chatbot app more of one-stop shop, Google says it’s working with The Associated Press to build “a feed of real-time information” in Gemini. Jaffer Zaidi, Google’s VP of global news partnerships, said that the goal is to…
tcrn.ch
January 15, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Google inks deal with The Associated Press to bring more real-time info to Gemini
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China reportedly considers selling TikTok US to Elon Musk
China reportedly considers selling TikTok US to Elon Musk
Chinese government officials have reportedly discussed a scenario where ByteDance sells TikTok’s United States arm to Elon Musk, should the Supreme Court uphold the law banning the app on January 19th. Bloomberg reports that China would strongly prefer…
tcrn.ch
January 14, 2025 at 1:49 AM
China reportedly considers selling TikTok US to Elon Musk
Does this app work outside China?
TikTok users are pushing back against the looming TikTok ban Sunday by downloading a Chinese app called RedNote, which some users are calling “China’s TikTok.”
Chinese TikTok alternative RedNote tops app charts ahead of potential TikTok ban
On Monday, Chinese users of RedNote, known as Xiaohongshu in China, welcomed “TikTok refugees” to the platform.
www.nbcnews.com
January 14, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Does this app work outside China?
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Elon Musk is expected to use office space in the White House complex as he launches the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, according to two people briefed on the plans. The location suggests that Musk will continue to have remarkable access to President-elect Donald Trump.
Elon Musk Is Expected to Use Office Space in the White House Complex
The location suggests that Mr. Musk, who owns companies with billions of dollars in contracts with the federal government, will continue to have remarkable access to President-elect Donald J. Trump.
www.nytimes.com
January 14, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Elon Musk is expected to use office space in the White House complex as he launches the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, according to two people briefed on the plans. The location suggests that Musk will continue to have remarkable access to President-elect Donald Trump.
Do ya'll agree?
The man in charge of social media platforms used by billions should show some moral courage, writes @jemima.bsky.social www.ft.com/content/682c...
January 13, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Do ya'll agree?
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says the country has offered its assistance in combating the L.A. wildfires, despite being in the midst of a war with Russia.
Zelenskyy offers Ukrainian firefighters to assist in combating the L.A. wildfires
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the country has offered its assistance in combating the Los Angeles wildfires, despite being in the midst of their
www.nbcnews.com
January 13, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says the country has offered its assistance in combating the L.A. wildfires, despite being in the midst of a war with Russia.
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OpenAI, Google, AI media company Moonvalley and several other AI companies are collectively paying hundreds of content creators for access to their unpublished videos
YouTubers Are Selling Their Unused Video Footage to AI Companies
YouTubers and other digital content creators are selling their unused video footage to artificial intelligence companies seeking exclusive videos to better train their AI algorithms, oftentimes nettin...
www.bloomberg.com
January 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
OpenAI, Google, AI media company Moonvalley and several other AI companies are collectively paying hundreds of content creators for access to their unpublished videos
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Donald Trump’s stated desire to acquire Greenland has given a boost to the Danish territory’s independence movement.
Trump’s Talk of Buying Greenland Energizes Island’s Independence Movement
Many in the sprawling Danish territory don’t want to sell to the U.S., but they are open to the idea of a closer relationship.
www.wsj.com
January 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Donald Trump’s stated desire to acquire Greenland has given a boost to the Danish territory’s independence movement.
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"Why Los Angeles was unprepared for fire"
Why Los Angeles was unprepared for this fire
Several key factors left L.A. exposed to disaster.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 12, 2025 at 6:43 AM
"Why Los Angeles was unprepared for fire"
This is tragic
With high, dry winds forecast to continue through the first half of the coming week, millions are left in peril.
Fires Threatening More Neighborhoods: LA Disaster in Pictures
With high, dry winds forecast to continue through the first half of the coming week, millions are left in peril
www.bloomberg.com
January 12, 2025 at 6:51 AM
This is tragic
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President Biden awards Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction, the first time in his term the president has bestowed that honor, according to the White House.
Biden awards Pope Francis Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction
The award comes after Biden was forced to cancel a trip to the Vatican this weekend to monitor the devastating wildfires in California.
www.nbcnews.com
January 11, 2025 at 10:09 PM
President Biden awards Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction, the first time in his term the president has bestowed that honor, according to the White House.
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It isn’t easy to tell a child that the home they grew up in is no longer there. Experts weigh in on how to break tough news to kids as fires continue to ravage L.A. www.latimes.com/california/s...
Beloved toys and stuffed animals are gone. How parents can help kids understand L.A. fires
Kids have faced hasty evacuations and lost homes in the face of the L.A. wildfires. Experts share how parents can best help them through the traumatic event.
www.latimes.com
January 11, 2025 at 8:07 PM
It isn’t easy to tell a child that the home they grew up in is no longer there. Experts weigh in on how to break tough news to kids as fires continue to ravage L.A. www.latimes.com/california/s...
Thoughts?
New from 404 Media: Meta has deleted trans and nonbinary messenger themes. Comes amid Meta's now allowing users to target trans and gay people, and as Musk says Facebook lifting restrictions on "mainstream discourse"
www.404media.co/meta-deletes...
www.404media.co/meta-deletes...
Meta Deletes Trans and Nonbinary Messenger Themes
Amid a series of changes that allows users to target LGBTQ+ people, Meta has deleted product features it initially championed.
www.404media.co
January 11, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Thoughts?
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Donald Trump becomes the first president sentenced for a felony. The judge handed down a sentence of unconditional discharge, which carries no punishment. https://www.wsj.com/us-news/law/trump-sentencing-hush-money-new-york-9f9282bc?mod=bluesky
January 10, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Donald Trump becomes the first president sentenced for a felony. The judge handed down a sentence of unconditional discharge, which carries no punishment. https://www.wsj.com/us-news/law/trump-sentencing-hush-money-new-york-9f9282bc?mod=bluesky
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Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered an independent investigation into the causes behind the loss of water pressure to fire hydrants, which hampered firefighting efforts in Los Angeles.
Newsom says: “We need answers to ensure this does not happen again.” www.latimes.com/environment/...
Newsom says: “We need answers to ensure this does not happen again.” www.latimes.com/environment/...
Newsom orders independent investigation into dry fire hydrants during L.A. fires
Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered an independent investigation into how the loss of water left dry fire hydrants and hindered firefighting efforts in Los Angeles.
www.latimes.com
January 10, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered an independent investigation into the causes behind the loss of water pressure to fire hydrants, which hampered firefighting efforts in Los Angeles.
Newsom says: “We need answers to ensure this does not happen again.” www.latimes.com/environment/...
Newsom says: “We need answers to ensure this does not happen again.” www.latimes.com/environment/...
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YouTubers and other digital content creators are selling their unused video footage to artificial intelligence companies seeking exclusive videos to better train their AI algorithms, oftentimes netting thousands of dollars per deal
YouTubers Are Selling Their Unused Video Footage to AI Companies
YouTubers and other digital content creators are selling their unused video footage to artificial intelligence companies seeking exclusive videos to better train their AI algorithms, oftentimes nettin...
www.bloomberg.com
January 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
YouTubers and other digital content creators are selling their unused video footage to artificial intelligence companies seeking exclusive videos to better train their AI algorithms, oftentimes netting thousands of dollars per deal
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Meta is reportedly eliminating its biggest DEI efforts, effective immediately, including ones that focused on hiring a diverse workforce, training, and sourcing supplies from diverse-owned companies. Its DEI department will also be eliminated.
Read more here: tcrn.ch/3W9S820
Read more here: tcrn.ch/3W9S820
January 10, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Meta is reportedly eliminating its biggest DEI efforts, effective immediately, including ones that focused on hiring a diverse workforce, training, and sourcing supplies from diverse-owned companies. Its DEI department will also be eliminated.
Read more here: tcrn.ch/3W9S820
Read more here: tcrn.ch/3W9S820
Thoughts?
From threats of absorbing Canada to renaming the Gulf of Mexico, Trump’s latest remarks could risk US ties with its closest neighbors.
We're answering questions about the foreign policy implications of his second term.
🎧Tune in to our Live Q&A on January 13 at 9 a.m. EST: bloom.bg/politicsLiveQA
We're answering questions about the foreign policy implications of his second term.
🎧Tune in to our Live Q&A on January 13 at 9 a.m. EST: bloom.bg/politicsLiveQA
January 11, 2025 at 6:08 AM
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How to delete Facebook, Instagram, and Threads
How to delete Facebook, Instagram, and Threads
In the wake of Meta’s decision to remove its third-party fact-checking system and loosen content moderation policies, Google searches on how to delete Facebook, Instagram, and Threads have been on the rise. People who are angry with the decision accuse…
tcrn.ch
January 10, 2025 at 7:44 PM
How to delete Facebook, Instagram, and Threads
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Mark Zuckerberg criticized the Biden administration during a conversation with podcaster Joe Rogan, claiming the administration would “scream” and “curse” at Meta employees amid discussions about how to moderate content related to Covid-19 during the pandemic
Mark Zuckerberg Slams Biden Administration on Joe Rogan’s Podcast
Mark Zuckerberg criticized the Biden administration during a conversation with podcaster Joe Rogan, claiming the administration would “scream” and “curse” at Meta Platforms Inc. employees amid discuss...
www.bloomberg.com
January 10, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Mark Zuckerberg criticized the Biden administration during a conversation with podcaster Joe Rogan, claiming the administration would “scream” and “curse” at Meta employees amid discussions about how to moderate content related to Covid-19 during the pandemic
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TikTok confirms it will shut down in the US on January 19 unless the Supreme Court strikes down or postpones the law forcing it to be sold
(via CBS)
(via CBS)
January 9, 2025 at 9:09 PM
TikTok confirms it will shut down in the US on January 19 unless the Supreme Court strikes down or postpones the law forcing it to be sold
(via CBS)
(via CBS)