YouTube’s looking to add yet another way for creators to avoid content restrictions, this time by giving them the opportunity to edit out violative elements of their clips. Continue reading
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YouTube Announces Expansion of Auto-Dubbing to More Creators and Languages
YouTube has provided more info on its coming expansion of auto-dubbing, which will enable creators to activate audio translations of their content, so they can reach a wider audience. Continue reading
YouTube Expands Access To Pause Screen Ads
After experimenting with them over the past few years, YouTube has now expanded its pause screen ad placements to all advertisers, providing another way for brands to reach YouTube viewers. Continue reading
LinkedIn Adds AI Training Opt-out Option
As it continues to add generative AI elements, for everything from post creation to job applications, LinkedIn has now updated both its User Agreement and Privacy Policy to reflect how it uses your data to power its AI models. Continue reading
Threads Users Can Now Add up to 20 Photos and Videos per Post
Threads is following Instagram’s lead, with Threads users now able to add up to 20 photos or videos to a carousel in a single Threads update. Continue reading
YouTube Launches Communities, a Discord-Like Space for Creators and Fans to Interact with Each Other
At its Made On YouTube event on Wednesday, the company announced a new dedicated space for creators to interact with their fans and viewers. Continue reading
Introducing Instagram Teen Accounts: Built-In Protections for Teens, Peace of Mind for Parents
Today, we’re introducing Instagram Teen Accounts, a new experience for teens, guided by parents. Teen Accounts have built-in protections which limit who can contact them and the content they see, and also provide new ways for teens to explore their interests. Continue...
Snapchat Tests ‘Simple’ Version of the App Without Snap Map or Stories Tab
Snapchat is rolling out a simplified version of the app to some users, the company announced on Tuesday during its Snap Partner Summit, as part of a test to make the disappearing photo app easier to use. “Simple Snapchat” declutters the app’s home screen, removing the...
Snap is Introducing an AI Video-Generation Tool for Creators
At its annual Snap Partner Summit, Snapchat announced that it’s introducing a new AI video-generation tool for creators. The tool will allow select creators to generate AI videos from text prompts and, soon, from image prompts. Continue reading
Snapchat’s My AI Chatbot is Getting New Google Lens-Like Features
At its annual Snap Partner Summit on Tuesday, the Snapchat maker announced a series of new AI features coming to its app. Most notably, the app’s My AI chatbot is being updated to work more like Google Lens, as it can now respond to more complex Snaps. Continue...
Snap’s New AI Feature Lets You Create Snapchat Lenses by Simply Describing Them
Snap, Snapchat’s parent company, is expanding its suite of AI tools for creators. Continue reading
Snapchat Launches Video Comments and Tools for Creators Seeking Brand Deals
At the annual Snap Partner Summit, the Snapchat maker unveiled new tools for creators designed to bring its app more in line with its competitors, like TikTok and Instagram. The company also said it will make it easier for creators to connect with brands for sponsored...