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YouTube is turning off kids' ability to write comments (in supervised experiences)
TechCrunch
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1y ago
Medial
YouTube is introducing a "read-only" comments option for kids on its platform as part of its efforts to improve safety and protect young users. The change comes after increased pressure from lawmakers to implement stronger parental controls. The new feature will be available for two of the content settings for children: "Explore More" and "Most of YouTube". Parents will also have the option to disable comments entirely by selecting the "Explore" setting. YouTube is proactively making these changes ahead of potential legislation requiring stricter parental controls.
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Did mPokket overcome write-off woes with profit growth in FY23?
VCCircle
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2y ago
Medial
Fintech lender mPokket managed to overcome write-off challenges with profit growth in FY23. The company's strategic efforts led to positive financial results despite facing write-off issues. mPokket's ability to navigate challenges and achieve profit growth underscores its resilience and effective management, demonstrating its commitment to sustainable growth in the competitive fintech lending sector.
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You’ll soon be able to leave comments on Instagram Stories posts
The Verge
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1y ago
Medial
Instagram is introducing the ability to leave comments on Stories, allowing users to publicly respond to posts. However, only mutual followers can comment, and comments will be ephemeral, disappearing after 24 hours like the Stories themselves. Users can toggle comments on or off for each Story. This feature aligns with Instagram’s efforts to enhance user engagement on Stories and Reels.
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Google renews push into mixed reality headgear
Economic Times
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8m ago
Medial
Google is expanding its presence in the smart glasses and augmented reality space by announcing an Android XR operating system developed in partnership with Samsung. The operating system, accompanied by the advanced Gemini artificial intelligence model, aims to power immersive augmented and virtual reality experiences. Users will have the ability to seamlessly transition between virtual environments and the real world, while also utilizing the AI assistant to interact and control the device. Google plans to test prototype glasses equipped with the Android XR technology, and popular apps like YouTube and Google TV will be adapted for immersive experiences.
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PSU banks write off loans over Rs 5.82 lakh cr in last 5 years: MoS Finance
Economic Times
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24d ago
Medial
Public sector banks in India have written off approximately Rs 5.82 lakh crore in bad loans over the past five years, according to a statement made in Parliament. In the last fiscal year, the write-off was Rs 91,260 crore, a decrease from the previous year's Rs 1.15 lakh crore. Despite write-offs, banks have recuperated around Rs 1.65 lakh crore, or about 28% of the total write-off amount. Recovery efforts continue through various legal mechanisms.
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Families with young kids interact with Alexa two times more than other users, says Amazon
Startup News FYI
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1y ago
Medial
According to Amazon, families with young children in India interact with Alexa twice as much as other users. Parents find Alexa to be a helpful companion in their parenting journey, as it offers kid-friendly experiences like bedtime stories, nursery rhymes, and educational information. Alexa has been found to reduce screen time among kids and help them stay mentally active and independent. To celebrate Alexa's 6th anniversary, Amazon is offering up to 50% off on Echo smart speakers, Fire TV Stick, and Alexa smart home combos.
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YouTube's new 'Pause' feature lets you prevent new comments on videos
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
Google-owned YouTube has introduced a new comment moderation feature called "Pause" that allows creators and moderators to halt the creation of new comments while preserving existing ones. This optional setting offers more flexibility for managing comments and can be found in the video-level comment settings. Prior to this, creators only had the option to review comments before publishing or disabling them entirely. Additionally, YouTube has rolled out "Playables," providing over 30 mini-games to attract users to its Premium service.
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OpenAI Silently Unveils Whisper 3, A New Generation Open Source ASR Model
Startup News FYI
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1y ago
Medial
OpenAI has released an upgraded version of its open-source automatic speech recognition model, Whisper large-v3, during its Developer Day event. The model, which has been praised as one of the best transcription tools, features a unique timestamp section that enables its use as subtitles on platforms like YouTube. It supports multiple languages and is accessible on GitHub under a permissive license. OpenAI plans to make the model's API accessible to users in the future. The model was trained on a vast dataset of 680,000 hours of supervised data from the internet.
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YouTube is changing the age limit from next month: Check the latest rule and what it means for young creators
Economic Times
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2m ago
Medial
Starting July 22, YouTube will increase the minimum age for independent livestream hosting to 16 years, compared to the previous age of 13. Young creators below 16 can still livestream if supervised by an adult managing their account. This change encourages family co-creation and aims to ensure minors' online safety by reducing risks like cyberbullying. The policy alters how young users engage on the platform, requiring a layer of adult oversight.
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NFT platform Rario’s FY23 losses widen more than ten-fold to Rs 560 crore
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Cricket-focused NFT platform Rario reported a significant increase in losses to INR 560 crore in FY23, up from INR 47 crore in FY22, due to a write-off of intangible assets related to its NFTs. Operating revenue grew to INR 39 crore from INR 1 crore YoY. Total expenses surged over 12 times to INR 599 crore, with a significant portion attributed to the write-off of intangible assets. The startup, backed by Dream Sports, faced challenges amid a global downturn in crypto assets and legal battles.
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Your Kid May Already Be Watching AI-Generated Videos on YouTube
Wired
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1y ago
Medial
YouTube tutorials are emerging that claim to teach users how to generate AI-powered videos for kids, promising the potential for financial success. These tutorials suggest using tools like ChatGPT, ElevenLabs, Murf AI, and Adobe Express to automate scripting, audio, and video production. While AI-generated content for children has not been extensively studied, instances of AI-generated videos targeting older children have been identified. Concerns have been raised about the potential negative impact and lack of oversight in this emerging trend. YouTube is introducing new policies to address AI-generated content, but it primarily relies on voluntary disclosure by creators.
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