Hot off the press! This week's digital news roundup

[image](=) Hi {NAME}, This week we bring you the latest news from Meta, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Google. You'll learn about Meta's brand new AI models, Instagram's new features for creating reels, Twitter's efforts to improve conversations, TikTok's latest security updates, and Google's advancements in AI and search technology. Check out the articles below for the newest developments and updates. Happy reading! Cheers, Jeff What you need to know this week... Social Media Llama 2, an enhanced set of text-generating models Meta has recently introduced a new range of AI models called Llama 2, specifically designed to enhance the performance of chatbots such as OpenAI's ChatGPT and Bing Chat. These models have been trained on a combination of publicly available data, and according to Meta, they offer significant performance improvements compared to the previous generation of Llama models. [Source]( Instagram now has new templates for easier Reel creation within the app Instagram made an announcement regarding updates to its Reels templates. These updates will further simplify the creation of captivating short-form videos as the platform strives to keep up with the competition from TikTok. [image] [Source]( 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 You Really Make $100k Republishing Public Domain Books? Ever thought about starting a sweet little side hustle publishing public domain works? If not, this newsletter is gonna open up a whole new world for you! This business model provides the opportunity to earn passive income, with essentially zero start-up costs. 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That’s why in this week’s newsletter, we’ll explore the ins and outs of public domain publishing and how it can be a fantastic side hustle for anyone looking to make some extra cash. Let’s get started! [Join Side Hustle Strategies](=) Twitter now allows long-form articles with mixed media According to a recent post from Twitter owner Elon Musk, Twitter Notes, the feature that enables users to publish lengthy content on the platform, is back on track. In response to a user's tweet claiming that the Twitter Notes initiative was recently rebranded as "Articles," Elon Musk confirmed the company's plans. [Source]( TikTok Passkeys: A safer way to access your account TikTok has recently launched passkeys for iOS devices, a quicker and more secure method for users to log into their TikTok accounts across all of their devices using Face or Touch ID. [image] [Source](=) Meta has improved Facebook's video capabilities Facebook's video platform has been upgraded by Meta, offering deeper integration with Instagram Reels and a new Video tab that centralizes all video content. This means that users can now view and interact with Instagram Reels content directly on Facebook, making it easier to access and engage with. Additionally, aspects of Reels have been incorporated into the Facebook Feed, enhancing the overall video experience for users. [image] [Source]( SEO Google has released a new note-taking assistant called NotebookLM that uses AI technology Recently, Google introduced an experimental AI notebook called NotebookLM that can summarize documents, answer questions, and offer suggestions for new ideas. This tool is valuable for anyone looking to streamline their work process and increase productivity. 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