Facebook, Instagram, and Threads join forces to label AI-generated content

Plus this week's digital news roundup! [image]( Hi {NAME}, Another week, another round up of curated digital news straight to your inbox! This week in the social media world we find out that Meta is doubling down on labeling AI-generated content across platforms. Meanwhile Snapchat reaches 800 million monthly active users. Google is introducing new AI-powered tools as well as advising on how to increase your cybersecurity. To find out more, along with the rest of this week's digital news, check out the articles below. Cheers, Jeff What you need to know this week... Social Media Facebook, Instagram, and Threads join forces to label AI-generated content The latest update from Meta covers how Facebook, Instagram, and Threads collaborate to identify and label AI-generated content using visible and invisible markers while working with other companies to establish common standards. The update also highlights how AI technology helps detect and remove harmful content on social media platforms, the challenges of using generative AI tools, and the need for transparency and accountability in developing and using AI technology. [Facebook/News]( [image] Snapchat Reaches 800 Million Monthly Active Users: Fostering Genuine Connections Since Day One Research has shown that Snapchat users report higher satisfaction with their relationships and friendships than non-users. The company proudly provides a platform where users can express themselves authentically and connect with the world around them. [Snapchat/Newsroom]( 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: Turn Your AI Art into Cash: The Etsy Seller’s Playbook Ah Etsy, the platform where side hustlers have the ability to rake in millions, but hey, I haven’t made a dime yet. 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So, here’s the breakdown of my master plan: 1) Scout out opportunities on Etsy where there’s serious cash potential for these images 2) Harness a practically free AI generator to whip up these beauties 3) Upload them onto Etsy, and 4) Sit back and let Etsy do the heavy lifting in sales. Stay tuned, because we’re about to ride the AI art wave on Etsy! [image]( [Join Side Hustle Strategies]() SEO AI-powered Google tools to transform your gift shopping experience Are you looking for the perfect gift for someone special? Look no further than these six AI-powered Google tools, designed to make your shopping experience easier and more enjoyable. With gen AI in Search, you can get shopping ideas based on specific concepts, while the Shopping Graph helps you find deals on the perfect gifts. Google Lens allows you to identify and locate products by taking photos. Circle to Search lets you search for items within images without leaving the app you're using. Additionally, you can use AI-enhanced photo gifts to enhance and print your photos with advanced AI editing features. [Google/Blog]() YouTube introduces RSS feed integration for podcasters YouTube has launched a new feature to help podcast creators expand their reach by automatically uploading their episodes to the video-sharing platform. The RSS feed integration allows podcasters to connect their RSS feeds to YouTube Studio to seamlessly sync new episodes to their YouTube channel. The integration aims to make it easier for podcast creators to distribute their content and gain exposure on YouTube's large platform. With this new feature, creators can spend more time creating quality content while reaching a wider audience through YouTube. 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This move comes as the travel industry recovers from the pandemic. The shift is expected to take place in October 2024. [Google Ads/Support]() Target non-Amazon audiences with Amazon's display ads Amazon Non-Endemic Display is an advertising channel on Amazon that allows businesses not selling directly on Amazon to target Amazon's user base. It supports travel, automotive, local services, restaurants, and education sectors. Advertisers can set bid levels and combine them with creative assets. These ads appear on Amazon and its third-party network. [Search Engine Journal](=) Technology 6 common cybersecurity mistakes and solutions Google advises on avoiding common cybersecurity mistakes online. All online activities require protection from threats like scams and malware. Here is a summary of the 6 essential digital security practices: - Never reuse passwords. Use Google Password Manager or the like to generate unique passwords for each account. - Prioritize timely software updates to benefit from the latest security patches and protections. - Turn on 2-Step Verification for an extra layer of protection on your Google account. - Set up a strong screen lock PIN on your mobile device and use Find My Device to locate it if lost. - Be vigilant and avoid clicking on suspicious links. Enable Google Enhanced Safe Browsing for extra protection. - Create a password recovery plan and add a recovery email address or phone number to your Google account to avoid being locked out. [Google/Blog](=) Discover new places with Google Maps' generative AI feature! Google Maps is introducing a new feature that uses generative AI to help users discover places to go. The feature will be available initially to select Local Guides in the United States, who will provide feedback to help shape the tool before it is widely released. Users simply have to say what they are looking for. The AI will analyze Maps' detailed information about more than 250 million places and insights from the community of 300 million contributors to make tailored suggestions. [Google/Blog]( Google has released Imagen 2, an updated version of its image generation technology. Imagen 2 provides high-quality, photorealistic images, improving areas where text-to-image systems often struggle. The model has been trained on better image-description pairings and generates more detailed images better aligned with the semantics of people's language prompts. Imagen 2 is now available across Bard, ImageFX, Search Generative Experience (SGE), and Vertex AI. 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