AI continues to change the face of search and social. From X training its AI to searchGPT launching as a Google competitor, we’re in some wild times. Let’s dive into this week in social media news.
1. Does Google have a competitor?
SearchGPT has been announced! Could they actually compete with Google?
OpenAI is testing a ChatGPT-powered search engine that could put the artificial intelligence company in direct competition with search giant Google and affect the flow of internet traffic seeking news and other timely information.
San Francisco-based OpenAI said Thursday it is releasing a preview of the SearchGPT feature to get feedback from a small group of users and publishers.
2. The case against TikTok, according to the DOJ
Here’s an update in the ongoing case against TikTok:
TikTok collected data about its users’ views on sensitive topics and censored content at the direction of its China-based parent company, the Justice Department said Friday, making its most forceful case to date that the video-sharing app poses a national-security threat.
The sensitive topics TikTok tracked included the views of its U.S.-based users on gun control, abortion and religion, the Justice Department said.
Really interesting recap and update from WSJ. Go read the whole thing at the link above.
3. X allows you to opt out of Grok AI training
Yes, the default is to opt-in, which isn’t a surprise. Here’s what you need to know, from Windows Central:
- Elon Musk recently announced “the world’s most powerful training cluster” that will be used to transform Grok into “the most powerful AI by every metric by December this year.”
- Interestingly, X recently shipped a new Data Sharing experience that’s enabled by default and uses your data to train Grok.
- The feature is hidden in the platform’s privacy settings and can only be disabled on the web app.
4. Instagram shares Livestream tips
Some of this may be straightforward for those of you who have done Lives on Instagram, but if you’re aren’t up to speed on some of the new features or aren’t really sure where you should start, this could be worth a read. A quick excerpt:
Instagram Live offers a range of features to make your live videos more engaging and memorable for followers:
Filters and effects: Add a creative touch to your live videos with Instagram’s filters. Enhance the visual appeal of your broadcast and experiment with effects like boomerang and superzoom to add to the intrigue.
Invite co-hosts as guests: Invite up to 3 friends to join your live broadcast as co-hosts. This opens up opportunities for interviews, discussions, and shared experiences.
Create a fundraiser: Raise or donate money to your favorite causes in real time with all your friends and family. To learn more go here.
Share your live video: Once your live video ends, you can share it on your profile as a reel. This is great for those who missed the live broadcast and can help your content reach more people.
Add images to your live stream: By adding images, you can create visual queues for viewers, which can help provide added context on what you’re sharing.
