Artificial Intelligence/ Tech / The tech news site came under scrutiny this month after it was reported the outlet was using AI to write articles. Last week, executives said the use of the AI tool would be paused ‘for now.’
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CNET pauses publishing AI-written stories after disclosure controversy
Artificial Intelligence/ Tech / In a staff call on Friday, CNET leadership told staff it was pausing all AI-generated content for now. Top executives at Red Ventures, the firm that owns CNET and other websites, also offered more details on
Monday’s top tech news: OpenAI’s chatbot doesn’t have all the answers… yet
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Meta is expanding its use of AI face scanning to verify users’ age on Facebook Dating
/ Meta has used AI face scanning tools to verify the age of Instagram users. Now, the company says it will test the tool on Facebook Dating users. Illustration by Nick Barclay / The Verge Facebook is testing ways for
Elon Musk lays out options for remaining Twitter employees: click ‘yes’ or you’re done
/ Musk’s ultimatum for Twitter employees expires today. In an FAQ document, the message is clear — you’re either in or you’re out. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge In an email early Wednesday morning, billionaire Twitter owner Elon
TikTok is testing its long-awaited in-app shopping feature
/ TikTok Shop allows users to purchase products without leaving the app. The feature has already launched in regions like the UK and Indonesia. Nick Barclay / The Verge TikTok’s in-app shopping feature is finally beginning to roll out in
Another major ad agency recommends pausing Twitter ad campaigns
/ Omnicom Media Group is recommending its clients pause spending on Twitter, citing the ‘potential serious implications’ for advertisers on the platform since Elon Musk’s takeover late last month. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Omnicom, one of the
Patreon’s long-awaited video hosting feature is finally rolling out to creators
/ Patreon first confirmed its video product nearly a year ago. Since then, dust-ups with third-party hosting platforms have brought new urgency to the feature. Image: Patreon Patreon is officially launching its own video hosting feature, nearly a year after
Snapchat is cutting payments for Spotlight content again
/ Creators have been making tens of thousands of dollars on Spotlight, Snapchat’s TikTok competitor. Snap has already decreased the payment amounts. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Snapchat is decreasing the reward money creators can get when they
TikTok is raising the age requirement for going live and introducing adult-only streams
/ Creators earn money through TikTok livestreams when viewers send micro tips. Currently, anyone over the age of 16 can go live. Illustration by Nick Barclay / The Verge TikTok is updating its livestream system to limit kids from going