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future-perfect1 month ago•43 min saved

Moltbook’s AI-only social network hints at the future of agent-driven platforms

Vox explains Moltbook, an AI-only social network where AI agents post and interact, observed by humans who set up and guide them via API keys. Launched Jan 28, it has quickly amassed thousands of agents and posts, sparking debates over emergent consciousness and whether the chatter reflects a shared “Crustafarianism” religion or simply advanced collective roleplaying. Researchers note that human operators likely influence many posts, and warn of security holes that exposed agent keys. Experts call Moltbook a rough but telling early prototype of future agent ecologies, even as the scene raises questions about control and direction of AI social life.

via vox.com|

#ai-agents #artificial-intelligence #future-perfect

technology1 month ago•37 min saved

OpenAI Explores Biometric Gatekeeping for a Humans-Only Social Network

A Forbes report suggests OpenAI is exploring biometric verification to distinguish humans from bots, potentially enabling a social network that only humans can join; the concept raises privacy, surveillance, and ethics concerns around feasibility, consent, and implementation.

via Forbes|

#biometrics #bots #openai

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

"Google Photos Teases Social Network Features in Upcoming Overhaul"

An APK teardown of the Google Photos app suggests that a significant revamp of the sharing page is in the works, potentially transforming it into a social notification feed with likes and comments. Additionally, a new UI improvement for storage management may be introduced, helping users free up space more efficiently.

via Android Authority|

#apk-teardown #app-update #google-photos

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

LinkedIn Experiences Widespread Outage, Promptly Restored

LinkedIn experienced a global outage, affecting job listings, resumes, and influencers, with reports of problems starting at 3:45PM ET and the platform confirming the issues at 4:04PM ET. The outage was resolved by 5:05PM ET, and there is no indication that it was connected to Meta’s technical issue the day before. The outage affected multiple countries and was not linked to any other known technical problems.

via The Verge|

#linkedin #microsoft #outage

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Threads to Release Broad API Access by June"

Social network Threads plans to make its API widely available to developers by June, allowing users to authenticate, publish threads, and fetch content. The company is currently working with a limited number of partners and aims to add more capabilities for moderation and insights gathering. While Meta-owned Threads is making strides in opening up its API, it remains to be seen if this will enable developers to build alternative clients for the platform, amid increasing restrictions on user data access for third-party apps on social networks.

via TechCrunch|

#api #developers #meta

social-media2 years ago•1 min saved

"Bluesky: Jack Dorsey's Social Network Now Open to All"

Bluesky, a social network championed by Jack Dorsey, has opened up for anyone to sign up, moving away from its previous invite-only model. The platform, resembling Twitter in many ways, offers more customization options but does not yet support direct messaging. Bluesky plans to allow users to move their data to competing social networks and aims to be the last social account users will ever need to create. However, achieving interoperability with other platforms may not be straightforward, as Bluesky uses a different federation algorithm called the Authenticated Transfer Protocol compared to other services like Mastodon and Meta's Threads, which use ActivityPub.

via The Associated Press|

#bluesky #interoperability #jack-dorsey

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Instagram Co-Founders to Shut Down News App Artifact"

Instagram co-founders' news aggregation startup Artifact is shutting down after struggling to define its identity and facing increased competition in the news aggregator and social network space. The app, which evolved from a news reading app to a curation and news discovery platform, will wind down operations due to the market opportunity not being big enough to warrant continued investment. Despite the shutdown, co-founder Kevin Systrom believes that news and information remain critical areas for startup investment and that other "bright minds" are working on ideas in this area.

via TechCrunch|

#artifact #instagram #news-aggregation

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Threads Introduces Latest Search Results Viewing Option"

Threads accidentally rolled out a new "Latest" option to sort search results on its iOS app, which was actually an internal prototype and not meant for external testing. Instagram Head Adam Mosseri had previously explained that such a feature could create a "safety loophole" due to potential spam and bad content. Threads had been testing the search feature in select countries and recently expanded it to all languages and the EU.

via TechCrunch|

#accidental-rollout #instagram #search-feature

businesstech2 years ago•1 min saved

Snap's Q4 Performance Crucial for X's Success

X's ad revenue is expected to fall to $2.5 billion in 2023, according to a Bloomberg report, which aligns with previous statements from X's owner. The report states that X's advertising revenue for each of the first three quarters of the year was "a little more than $600 million," and a similar result is expected for the fourth quarter. This accounts for 70-75% of X's total revenue, indicating that the company's total revenue for the year will likely be between $3.2 billion and $3.4 billion. The article also compares X's revenues and valuation to that of Snap, another social network.

via TechCrunch|

#ad-revenue #businesstech #snap

social-media2 years ago•4 min saved

Threads Unveils Global Rollout of Tagging Feature, Revolutionizing Hashtags

Threads, the social network from Meta, is introducing tags that function like hashtags but without the hash symbol. Users can add tags to their posts, which can be words or phrases with spaces, and can use special characters. Tags make posts more discoverable in searches, but users can only tag one topic per post to prevent spam. Meta plans to launch Threads in the European Union this month.

via MacRumors|

#hashtags #meta #social-media

technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Strava Introduces Direct Messaging for Seamless Athlete Communication"

Strava, the social network for athletes, has introduced a direct messaging feature that allows users to send text messages, share Strava routes, and send GIFs. Users can choose to accept messages from nobody, everyone, or only people they follow. The feature is currently available only on the app and not on desktop. Users can also create group chat sessions and use shortcut commands to add GIFs to their messages. While the feature may not be heavily used, it can be useful for contacting fellow athletes after group rides or runs.

via DC Rainmaker|

#app-feature #athletes #direct-messaging

business2 years ago•3 min saved

Tiny Takes Over Letterboxd, Expanding Online Film Community

Letterboxd, the popular social network for movie buffs, has announced that it is selling a majority stake in the company to Tiny, a public company in Canada. The deal values Letterboxd at over $50 million. The founders reassured users that they will remain involved and that the service itself will not change immediately. The founders also mentioned plans to incorporate TV recommendations and reviews in the future. Letterboxd experienced significant growth during the pandemic, with over 10 million registered accounts. Tiny, a holding company, plans to support Letterboxd's expansion while maintaining its existing business model.

via The New York Times|

#acquisition #business #film-nerds

social-media2 years ago•2 min saved

Artifact Introduces New 'Posts' Feature to Compete with X and Threads

Artifact, the platform created by Instagram's co-founders, is expanding its services by introducing a new feature called "Posts," allowing users to create and share their own content directly on the platform. This move positions Artifact as a direct competitor to social networks like X (formerly Twitter) and Meta's Threads. The feature builds on Artifact's recent launch of Links, enabling users to share URLs and personalize their content discovery. With the addition of Posts, users can now share thoughts, reviews, ideas, and more. Artifact aims to leverage machine learning and mobile technology for its potential success, while also exploring how to achieve scale.

via TechCrunch|

#artifact #competition #news-aggregator

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Threads App Enhancements: Boosting Reposts and Following Feed"

Meta's Threads social network is introducing two new features, including a "Reposts" tab for profiles, allowing users to view all their reposted content in one place. Additionally, the Following Feed will now display reposts from people you follow, expanding beyond original posts. These updates come as Meta continues to work on bigger changes for Threads, such as a desktop version and advanced search features.

via 9to5Mac|

#following-feed #instagram #reposts

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Mastodon Revamps Android App, Outshining Twitter's Struggles"

Mastodon, an open-source Twitter alternative, has released a significant update to its Android app, featuring a complete Material You redesign and revamped features such as tab bars and settings. The app now offers more customization options, including the ability to change the default posting language and hide boost and favorite counters. Users can also access server information and view rules. The refreshed user profile section now displays all featured content, and users can filter content and temporarily pause notifications. The app also improves the display of verifications, making it easier to find notable people to follow. The update comes as Mastodon's active user base reaches 1.4 million monthly active users, up 19% but down from its peak popularity last year.

via TechCrunch|

#android-app #mastodon #material-you-redesign