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"Data beats opinions." — Anonymous

YouTube options like ‘dislike’ and ‘not interested’ are not very effective in modifying recommendations

After analyzing more than half a billion videos, Mozilla Foundation found that negative feedback options like ‘dislike’, ‘not interested’, ‘do not recommend’, ‘remove from watch history’, etc. are not very effective. One is still likely to get more than 50% of the originally recommended videos anyway.

Read further: YouTube’s ‘dislike’ and ‘not interested’ buttons barely work, study finds - The Verge

Instagram is working on nudity protection for chats

If tuned on, the technology on your device can scan messages and attached photos that may contain nudity. The focus on ‘device’ implies that Meta will not be analyzing the image but the only the device will be.Takeaway: While the technology surely looks useful to keep away sensitive and unwanted content, the question still is whether it is good for privacy that a mobile device can scan photos and generate statistics related to it.

Read further: Alessandro Paluzzi on Twitter: "#Instagram is working on nudity protection for chats 👀 ℹ️ Technology on your device covers photos that may contain nudity in chats. Instagram CAN'T access photos. https://t.co/iA4wO89DFd" / Twitter

TikTok Now, similar to BeReal, launched as a standalone app outside the US

As an independent mobile app, TikTok Now allows users to opt in to receive the push notifications just for these social check-ins, even if they have their TikTok notifications silenced.

Read further: TikTok’s BeReal clone is now available as standalone app outside the US | TechCrunch

BeReal considering paid features and subscriptions for monetization

Instead of the going through the ad route, BeReal is considering paid features or subscriptions for monetization. It is running on VC money and needs revenues to make its app’s performance better. Further information on this is yet to be disclosed by BeReal.

Read further: BeReal reportedly considers paid features in lieu of advertisements | TechCrunch

Meta announces Facebook Reels API

Facebook Reels API will enable the posting of Reels clips via 3rd-party video creation apps and social media management tools. This will complement the Instagram Reels API, which Meta launched back in June.

Read further: Meta Announces Facebook Reels API to Enable Reels Sharing via Third Party Apps | Social Media Today

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