YouTube plans to tighten creator monetisation rules amid rise in AI-generated slop

YouTube plans to tighten creator monetisation rules amid rise in AI-generated slop

YouTube is looking to clamp down on content creators who generate revenue from “inauthentic” videos, including mass-produced and repetitive content.  The Alphabet-owned company has said it will update its YouTube Partner Program (YPP) monetisation policies on July 15, to require creators to upload “original” and “authentic” content. The updated monetisation policies will contain more detailed […]

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Most Twitter shareholders vote in favour of sale to Elon Musk, say sources

Most Twitter shareholders vote in favour of sale to Elon Musk, say sources

Enough investors had voted by Monday evening for the outcome to be certain, the sources said Enough investors had voted by Monday evening for the outcome to be certain, the sources said A majority of Twitter Inc.’s shareholders have voted in favour of the social media company’s $44 billion sale to Elon Musk, people familiar […]

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Twitter whistleblower could help Elon Musk by adding ‘volatility’ to legal battle

Twitter whistleblower could help Elon Musk by adding ‘volatility’ to legal battle

The complaint by Peiter Zatko gives Musk new angles to pursue in his legal battle, such as claims that Twitter failed to disclose weaknesses in its security and data privacy The complaint by Peiter Zatko gives Musk new angles to pursue in his legal battle, such as claims that Twitter failed to disclose weaknesses in […]

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Twitter reshuffles ‘health’ team amid spam bot debate and Elon Musk case

Twitter reshuffles ‘health’ team amid spam bot debate and Elon Musk case

The social media company will combine its health experience team with the Twitter service team, which is responsible for reviewing profiles that users report and taking down spam accounts The social media company will combine its health experience team with the Twitter service team, which is responsible for reviewing profiles that users report and taking […]

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Meta reaches .5 million settlement of Facebook location tracking lawsuit

Meta reaches $37.5 million settlement of Facebook location tracking lawsuit

Lawyers for the plaintiffs may seek up to 30% of Monday’s settlement for legal fees, settlement papers show Lawyers for the plaintiffs may seek up to 30% of Monday’s settlement for legal fees, settlement papers show Meta Platforms Inc. reached a $37.5 million settlement of a lawsuit accusing the parent of Facebook of violating users’ […]

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