Bad Bots, Downvotes, and AI Tricks – This Week's Tech Scoop!

[image](=) Hi {NAME}, First up, X (formerly known as Twitter) is testing out a new downvoting feature. Think of it as a dislike button to help improve reply rankings. YouTube’s on fire with its new Add Yours sticker for Shorts. This little sticker is all about starting viral trends and boosting engagement. It's still in limited availability, but the potential for viral content is huge. Google’s getting smarter too, now labeling AI-generated or manipulated images with killer metadata. On a slightly concerning note, popular visual AI models like GPT-4o and Gemini 1.5 Pro are struggling with basic visual recognition tasks. A recent study shows they may not understand images as well as they claim. Something to keep an eye on as we rely more on AI. Lastly, a heads-up for retailers: bad bots are getting sneakier with advanced AI evasion tricks. These bots mimic human behavior, making them hard to detect and posing serious threats. Read on to get the latest round-up on tech, AI and digital marketing. Happy reading! Cheers, Jeff What you need to know this week... Social Media X introduces innovative downvoting feature X, formerly Twitter, is developing a dislike button for downvoting replies to improve reply rankings. Potential features include a broken heart icon and confirmation messages for downvoting posts. [X/Aaronp613]() YouTube's new add yours sticker sparks viral trends YouTube tests Add Yours sticker for Shorts to start viral trends. Creators can initiate trends, and viewers can respond. This new sticker trend has enhanced Shorts, and encouraged interaction. [Search Engine Journal]() [image] What's NEW at Side Hustle Strategies? Side Hustle Strategies is our exclusive membership community for launching and growing a side hustle. Here's a sneak peek into the latest content: Can a GPT App Really Generate Income and Impact? You’ve got an app idea that could change someone’s life. 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Users benefit from automatic translations to access websites in different languages. The feature includes translating title links and meta descriptions, with the option to translate the entire webpage when clicked. This update allows publishers to reach a broader audience and increase website traffic. [Google Search Central]( Take control of your shipping and return policies on Google Search Console now Google Search Console allows setting shipping and return policies, prioritizing over other methods. Manage policies directly. Add shipping policies by selecting country, delivery times, costs. Add return policies with country, URL, return window, and cost. [Google Search Central]( [Buy TikTok Views with Fast Delivery]() eCommerce Retailers beware: Bad bots go high-tech with AI evasion tricks Retailers face a surge in bad bot threats using advanced AI evasion techniques. Bots mimic human behavior to evade detection, posing a major threat to organizations. 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