With the U.S. election just six weeks away, this may not be the most reassuring chart you’ll see this week: According to the latest study conducted by Pew Research, social media continues to play a crucial role in news consumption, with 54% of U.S. adults indicating that they get at least some of their news…
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan today shared what the video service is focusing on in 2024. At a high-level, it’s AI, elevating creators, safety, and the “next frontier” of the living room and subscriptions. As it has for the past few years, the service is emphasizing how people are “watching YouTube the way we used to…
A top court in Brazil ordered an immediate, country-wide suspension of the X platform on Friday after a months-long legal battle with Elon Musk’s social media company over content moderation, according to Bloomberg. The court added that anyone using VPN to access the X platform would be subject to daily fines of 50,000 reais…
Roz Francuz-Harris, vice president of talent acquisition at Zillow, has a simple reason for using AI so much in her work: “I love my family,” she told the audience during her recent Talent Connect talk. “AI is one of the tools I leverage to get time back to be with them.” But Roz — who…
This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience. Not all speakers are made equal, which is also true of listeners. Some people are content with something cheap for their audio — as long as they can hear it, it’s a success. But audiophiles fall into…
Elon Musk’s X is still banned in Brazil, even after the country withdrew $3.3 million from both X’s and SpaceX-affiliated Starlink’s bank accounts in order to pay off fines. These fines are a result of Musk’s non-compliance with Brazil’s Supreme Court, as the X owner feuds with Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes over…
We’ve unveiled an immersive anamorphic installation at Mumbai’s iconic landmark, Gateway of India, to raise awareness around WhatsApp’s privacy features and multiple layers of protection. The anamorphic installation will include 3D billboards and light projection on the monument facade. The digital experience will showcase how WhatsApp’s privacy layers work together to create a safe space…
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The recent publication of LinkedIn’s 2024 Future of Recruiting report has prompted some thought-provoking conversations among talent professionals. The report makes six predictions about what is coming down the line for recruiters, spotlighting how AI adoption, for example, will boost productivity and how skills-based hiring will help harness the capabilities of an expanded talent pool. …
WhatsApp has just submitted a new update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 24.16.10.75. What’s new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a duration feature for community group chat events, and it’s available to some beta testers! Common questions Answers Name of the feature? Community group chat event duration Status?…
This year’s Talent Connect was simply abuzz about emerging technology and a skills-first approach to building a workforce, as industry leaders from around the world gathered to talk about the latest trends — and challenges — in talent acquisition and talent development. The annual gathering had a dynamic group of speakers, from the Rt. Hon….
When Jacinda Ardern became the prime minister of New Zealand in 2017 at the age of 37, she also became the world’s youngest female head of government. Where did she turn for leadership principles as she led her island nation through the pandemic, an economic downturn, a volcanic eruption, and a terrorist attack on two…
Given just how much you’ve likely heard the words Barbie, Oppenheimer and Barbenheimer over the past couple weeks, it’s probably no surprise that the weekend’s hotly-anticipated movie double-bill had a huge box office opening weekend. But exactly how huge are we talking, and how do the numbers compare to some of the other biggest movie…
Looking to improve your Instagram marketing performance? This might help – the team from Giraffe Social Media have put together a listing of nine common IG mistakes that brands make, which can impede growth, and stall your efforts. These are some good reminders of key fundamentals – though just to note, the reference to multiple…