Is AI amplifying human creativity or destroying it?

This week's roundup of digital news [image]( Hi {NAME}, AI wouldn’t exist if we didn’t have the World Wide Web and the machines that host all the data. Data is the new oil. But where did that content and data come from? Humans. AI can take the learnings and information from a global consciousness and create new combinations in seconds. - It is imagination at scale and light speed - It is human creativity but enhanced by the machine The creativity of the individual has now been expanded by the creativity of the totality of the human race. But is this a good thing? Check out my latest article; [Beyond Human Limits: 3 Astonishing Examples of AI-Boosted Creativity]( For the rest of this week's digital news, check out our curated articles from around the web below. Cheers, Jeff What you need to know this week... Social Media Instagram tests a separate feed for verified users' posts Instagram is testing a feed showing only posts from Meta Verified, and legacy verified users. The toggle will appear under "Following" and "Favorites" when you tap the Instagram logo in the app. [image] [Source](=) Telegram leaks user IP addresses with contacts Telegram can leak your IP address if you accept a call from a hacker in your contacts. [Source](=) Threads is now displaying its posts on Facebook as a growth hack Meta is rolling out new engagement tricks, including featuring Threads posts on Facebook. [image] [Source]() Instagram tests 'Nearby' feed for local stories To compete with the app, Instagram is testing a new feature that mimics 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: Landing Page Not Converting? 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[Source](=) YouTube is testing comment controls for video creators YouTube is currently experimenting with a new feature that would allow video creators to disable comments on specific videos in the future while retaining all previously posted comments. This new option would give content creators more control over the conversation around their videos. [Source](=) Chrome tests IP protection privacy feature for Google Google Chrome's new "IP Protection" feature masks users' IP addresses to prevent cross-site tracking. The feature will roll out in phases, beginning with Google-owned domains and U.S.-based IPs. The opt-in feature is a significant step towards improving online privacy and security. [Source]( Google Lighthouse 11.2.0 updates are coming to PageSpeed Insights Google Chrome Lighthouse has been updated to version 11.2.0, with changes to performance scores and a design update. 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