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Instagram’s Gamified Grab for Gen Z Attention
Instagram launches achievements and badges to incentivize more posting.
Move aims to retain Gen Z users amid competition.
But skeptics doubt badges’ impact on genuine engagement.
Khaby Lame: The Silent TikTok Sensation Conquering Hollywood
Khaby Lame has taken the world by storm with silent comedy.
Lame secured $16.5 million in brand deals from Google, State Farm, Pepsi, and Hugo Boss.
He’s set to make his Hollywood debut in “00Khaby” and is writing his own movie.
OpenAI’s ChatGPT Voice Sparks Scarlett Johansson Showdown
OpenAI’s ChatGPT voice sparks controversy for resembling Scarlett Johansson’s voice.
Johansson declined OpenAI’s offer to voice the chatbot and hired legal counsel.
OpenAI aims to create engaging chatbot voices.
Bill Gates Endorses Khan Academy Founder’s Book on AI in Education
Gates endorses Khan Academy founder’s book on AI transforming education.
Khan developing AI tutor for personalized learning.
Both optimistic about AI enhancing classroom instruction.
Y Combinator’s Secret Sauce: Seeking Fringe Innovators
Y Combinator seeks founders with fringe, society-impacting tech ideas.
Values innovators who think from first principles.
Applications open to all.
FCC Proposes $6M Fine for Robocaller Using AI to Clone Biden’s Voice
FCC fines robocaller $6M for using AI to mimic Biden’s voice.
Voters received fake calls discouraging primary voting.
Agency warns against misusing generative AI.
Meta’s Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Get Hands-Free Superpowers
Meta updates Ray-Ban smart glasses for hands-free Instagram sharing.
Voice commands enable music, meditation app access.
Stylish new options launching globally.
Paytm reports 25% revenue rise, first profitable year despite challenges.
Q4 slowed by regulatory issues, losses widened.
Company expects AI to boost future performance.
Create a Culture Where the Strategists Thrive
Guest Author: Ken Leaver
Ken Leaver argues that struggling companies should avoid popularity-driven cultures.
He believes strategists, not popularity contest winners, are crucial for success.
Leaver advises founders to prioritize hiring strategic thinkers over those focused on popularity.
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