Tag: Twitters
The Download: labeling AI, and Twitter’s transformation
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology.
Cryptography may offer a solution to the massive AI-labeling problem
The White House wants big AI companies to disclose when content has been created using artificial intelligence, and very soon the EU will require some tech platforms to label AI-generated content.
There’s a big problem, though: identifying material that was created by AI is a massive … Read more
New ‘X’ Sign on Twitter’s Headquarters in San Francisco Is Under Investigation
An “X” sign installed on Twitter’s San Francisco headquarters on Friday as part of the company’s rebranding is under investigation by the city for lacking proper permits, according to officials.
“A building permit is required to make sure the sign is structurally sound and installed safely,” Patrick Hannan, a spokesman for the San Francisco Department of Building Inspection said in a statement on Sunday. “Planning review and approval is also necessary for the installation of this sign.”
An inspector went
‘X’ on Twitter’s Headquarters Faces Investigation Over Permit Violations
An “X” sign installed on Twitter’s San Francisco headquarters on Friday as part of the company’s rebranding is under investigation by the city for lacking proper permits, according to officials.
“A building permit is required to make sure the sign is structurally sound and installed safely,” Patrick Hannan, a spokesman for the San Francisco Department of Building Inspection said in a statement on Sunday. “Planning review and approval is also necessary for the installation of this sign.”
An inspector went
Twitter’s turn to X marks the spot for EU trademark trouble – POLITICO
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BRUSSELS — Twitter turned into X this week, marking the spot for trademark lawyers to send off legal warnings to its billionaire owner Elon Musk.
Rockers Metallica, software giant Microsoft, carmaker Honda and sportswear brand Adidas all own versions of X as a trademark.
There are already 262 Xs registered as trademarks with the European Union’s Intellectual Property Office, according to an agency database. These give companies exclusive rights
What Happened When 15 of Twitter’s Top Celebrities Joined Threads
Threads, the new social app from Meta, had a fast start this month when it racked up 100 million downloads in less than a week. With so much momentum, the app seemed well on its way to dethroning Twitter.
But rapid downloads do not necessarily translate to long-term success. Now the question is whether Threads has staying power.
So we embarked on an experiment. We compiled a list of 15 of some of the most-followed celebrities and high-profile figures on
Abschied von Twitters „Stinkendes Abzeichen“
Hallo! Ich bin Madison und dies ist die erste Ausgabe von It Happened Online.
Es wird schnell gehen. Es wird Spaß machen. Es macht Sie zum internetaffinsten Mitglied Ihres Gruppenchats. (Wahrscheinlich!)
Ich habe mein verifiziertes Twitter-Häkchen vor ungefähr acht Jahren erhalten, als ich als junger Reporter bei einer digitalen Nachrichtenagentur arbeitete. Ich habe nichts getan, um es mir zu verdienen, außer eines Tages zur Arbeit zu erscheinen und oh, hey, würdest du dir das ansehen! Ich bin verifiziert. Süss!
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Sind Twitters blaue Häkchen jetzt uncool?
Das blaue Häkchen von Twitter war einst ein begehrtes Statussymbol. Jetzt nennen es einige Benutzer „das gefürchtete Zeichen” oder das “stinkendes Abzeichen.“
Letzte Woche begann Twitter damit, die Verifizierungssymbole aus den Profilen von Tausenden von Prominenten, Medienpersönlichkeiten und Politikern zu entfernen. Die Verschiebung kam, als Elon Musk, der Vorstandsvorsitzende des Unternehmens, weiterhin Twitter Blue, einen Abonnementdienst, einführte bietet besondere Features wie Tweet-Bearbeitung zusätzlich zum blauen Abzeichen – für 8 US-Dollar pro Monat.
Jetzt, wo jeder einen
Twitter’s crossroad in Europe, AI Act facing key votes – EURACTIV.com
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“Sooner or later, Twitter will have to decide whether to comply with the DSA.”
-An EU official
Story of the week: Twitter’s time in Europe could be intentionally or otherwise limited unless the platform’s management turns things around on regulatory compliance. Since Elon Musk took over Twitter, he has been dismantling entire departments and rolling back on
Twitters Gespräche über die Lizenzierung von Musik sollen unter Elon Musk ins Stocken geraten
Twitter hat die Musiklizenzvereinbarungen aus Kostengründen nicht vorangetrieben, sagten Personen, die mit der Angelegenheit vertraut waren.
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AI Act’s Parliament crunch time, Twitter’s yellow card – EURACTIV.com
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“AI systems intended to be used by children in a way that may seriously affect a child’s personal development.”
-Compromise amendment on Annex III to the AI Act
Story of the week: Compromise amendments on crucial parts of the AI Act were on the table this week. In a new version of Annex III, the co-rapporteurs