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The article reveals that media and tech companies have added games to their web sites to attract new customers as their sites face declining traffic from Google, X and Meta. Topics discussed include remarks from John Temple, a former journalist and co-founder of Amuse Labs, early signs that the games are working, and hiring of Paolo Pasco, a crossword constructor, as LinkedIn's first games editor.

The article attributes the popularity regained by Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg in Silicon Valley to his embrace of an open source model for artificial intelligence (AI). It reports the launch of Meta's LLaMA 2 and LLaMA 3 open source software AI models. A background is provided on the history of Zuckerberg with software developers. Focus is given on the conservative approach to releasing the LLaMA open source software and its influence on Meta's improvement of internal AI systems.

The article reports that iPhone maker Apple has removed Meta-owned apps WhatsApp and Threads from its app store in China following an order from the Chinese Internet regulator, the Cyberspace Administration. Topics discussed include the order to remove the apps due to national security concerns, the claim that some WhatsApp and Threads content about Chinese president Xi Jinping are inflammatory and violated cybersecurity laws, and the implications of the move on the U.S.-China technology war.

The article previews the Ray-Ban Meta camera glasses with artificial intelligence (AI) technology from Meta.

The article reports on the initial public offering of social media company Reddit and its performance on the first day of trading on March 21, 2024. Shares of Reddit began trading on the New York Stock Exchange at 47 dollars after pricing on 34 dollars in its initial public offering (IPO). Also mentioned are the significance of the listing to Reddit, comments from Reddit's chief executive Steve Huffman, and significance of the first day of trading.

The article reports on the controversies surrounding the dismissal of artificial intelligence company OpenAI chief executive officer Sam Altman. Topics mentioned include the role of chief technology officer Mira Murati in Altman's dismissal, the concerns of some members of the board of directors about the establishment of the OpenAI Startup using the company's fund, and the condition for the reinstatement of Altman.

The article reports on increase advertising spending by Chinese startups on services owned by some of Silicon Valley's technology companies. Topics discussed include number of ads placed by Temu, the international arm of the Chinese electronic commerce giant Pinduoduo, globally across Google services, reason for the marketing blitz, and remarks from Andrew Collier, founder of Orient Capital, an economic research firm in Hong Kong.

The article reports on the highlights of the invitation-only private screening of the science-fiction "Dune: Part Two" at the IMAX theater in San Francisco, California on February 29, 2024 attended by Silicon Valley technology workers. Cited are how the tradition of science-fiction movie premiere remains alive among tech companies that have cut jobs and perks in recent months, and how such viewing events acted as a safe space for tech workers who want to get away from tech culture wars.

The article reports that community-focused message board site Reddit, has filed to go public on February 22, 2024. Cited are the financial performance disclosed by the social media company in an offering prospectus, a lull in initial public offerings (IPO) in the U.S. in 2023, and the long and rocky path to the public markets that Reddit has taken.

The article talks about the growth of the social media platform Instagram into a news source, with a crop of personalities starting to package information and delivering it on the social networking service. Cited are how millennials and Gen X-ers have grown more comfortable reading the news, reporting posts and videos on Instagram, the appeal of news influencers compared to traditional news organizations that also have Instagram feeds, and how these influences earn money from Instagram.

The article discusses the ongoing debate between open-source and closed-source software, especially in the context of artificial intelligence development, with examples from tech giants like Google, Meta, OpenAI, and Microsoft, highlighting differing approaches and arguments for each side.

The article focuses on Reddit's first earnings report as a public company, revealing a more than 500 million U.S. dollar quarterly loss largely due to stock-based compensation expenses from its IPO, despite robust revenue and user growth, with revenue reaching 243 million U.S. dollar.

The article discusses the layoff trend among U.S. technology companies. Topics discussed include the elimination of jobs at Meta, Microsoft, Google and other technology companies, the companies' admission of overhiring during the COVID-19 pandemic, and three layoff trends including layoffs by oligopolies looking for more profit and growth, layoffs by medium-size companies that overhired during the booming global economy and layoffs by startups that are trying to survive.

The article reports on the mobile app on Android called Beeper Mini that has become a potential antitrust problem for technology company Apple due to the access of Androd devices to its iMessage service. It raises the debate over the market dominance of Apple over iMessage to block smartphone competition and force consumers to spend more on iPhones. It discusses the conflict between Apple and Beeper Mini regarding the risk for user security and privacy of text messages.

The article reports on the discussion of executives Sam Altman and Greg Brockman with board members of artificial intelligence research (AI) start-up OpenAI about a possible return to the company. It looks back at the controversy surround the termination of Altman as chief executive officer (CEO) of OpenAI. It informs about the support of technology investors including venture capital firm Sequoia Capital for the reinstatement of Altman.

The article reports on the war between Israel and militant group Hamas that is testing the culture at technology firm Google. It informs about an open letter from a group of workers accusing Google of a double standard that allows freedom of expression for Israeli employees versus Arab, Muslim and Palestinian employees. It raises the issues about the role of Google in a contract, called Project Numbus, to supply Israel and its military with artificial intelligence and other computing tower.

The article focuses on the vision of Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive officer of technology company Meta, for the mobile messaging app WhatsApp. It informs about the features added to WhatsApp, its popularity with users outside the U.S., and offering of paid tools and custom apps for businesses that wanted to use the platform to communicate with consumers. Also noted is the need for WhatsApp to integrate with competing messaging services in Europe under the Digital Markets Act.

The article describes the chaos at communications and social media company Twitter following its takeover by billionaire Elon Musk. It examines the financial implications of layoffs and executive dismissals and resignations for Twitter and shows efforts of human resource, accounting and legal departments to comply with the command of Musk. Also noted is the clash between Twtter employees and advisers of Musk over the firm's obligations to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

The article focuses on Meta's projection of lower-than-expected revenue for the current quarter and increased spending on artificial intelligence efforts, leading to a significant drop in its share price.

The article focuses on Meta's rollout of new versions of its AI-powered smart assistant software, Meta AI, across its apps, including Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, and Facebook, aiming to make AI assistants practically omnipresent to help users complete tasks and access information.

The article focuses on Instagram's initiative to engage popular influencers in a program that utilizes artificial intelligence to interact with their fans, showcasing Meta's efforts to integrate Artificial intelligence (AI) technology across its platforms.

The article highlights how the parent firm of Condé Nast, Advance Publications, set to earn a windfall of 1.4 billion (U.S. Dollar) from Reddit's listing, showcasing their prescient investment in the platform despite Condé Nast's struggles in the digital age.

The article focuses on Chinese start-ups, particularly Temu, spending billions of dollars on advertising, including on platforms like Facebook, with insights shared by Mike Isaac in an edited thread.

The article focuses on WilmerHale, a prominent U.S. law firm, conducting a detailed review of the circumstances surrounding the departure of OpenAI's chief executive, Sam Altman, from the artificial intelligence start-up in late 2023.

The article focuses on technology company Meta's proposal for industry standards to label artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content, aiming to address the spread of misinformation. It discusses the potential impact of these standards on social media platforms, legislative responses to AI-generated content, and challenges in implementation.

The article reports on a 25 percent increase in quarterly revenue posted by Meta on February 1, 2024 while profit more than tripled, attributed to its advertising business after 18 months of layoffs and a challenging digital advertising market.

The article reports on updates in the alleged dispute between media organizations and technology companies in the U.S., particularly the efforts by media organizations to adjust to the moves by firms like X (formerly Twitter) to remove headlines from its platform. Also cited are the move by Google to layoff news staff and the comment of Istagram's Adam Mosseri on the developments.

The article reports on the outrage and resistance of game development studios to the pricing model proposed software company Unity Technologies. It mentions the changes rolled back by Unity Technologies in a series of concessions to contain the fallout of game developers. Information is provided about Unity Technologies Chief Executive John Riccitiello, the company's business model and advertising business.

The article reports on the move by technology firm Meta to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into its online applications (app) like Facebook and WhatsApp, allowing the creation of artificially intelligent characters that could chat across said apps. Among the personalities that were created by the AI are Jane Austen, Tom Brady, and hip-hop artist Snoop Dogg. According to Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, the AI will also be integrated to products like the Quest 3 headset.

The article reports on the advertisement-free paid versions of the social media platforms FaceBook and Instagram considered by technology firm Meta for users in the European Union (EU). It informs about the ruling of the EU highest court barring Meta from combining data collected about users across its platforms and fines imposed on Meta for violations of the General Data Protection Regulation. It shows the compliance of technology firms with the Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act.

The article features the Armed, the Detroit, Michigan-based punk outfit that preferred renegade one-off shows at gas stations or recreation centers to tours. Topics discussed include goal of the Armed for considering itself more of a collective or an art project than a band with dozens of rotating members, remarks from Randall Lee, one of the four core members of the band, and information on the band's fourth album "Ultrapop."

The article highlights Sheryl Sandberg's decision not to seek re-election to Meta's board of directors, marking the end of her 14-year formal role at the company, where she served as chief operating officer before stepping down in 2022. Sandberg, known for her influential role at Meta and authoring "Lean In," will continue as an adviser and her departure comes amid the company's challenges, including issues related to misinformation, privacy and regulatory scrutiny.

The article focuses on Google's layoffs, where the company cut hundreds of workers, particularly in its core engineering division, Google Assistant, and hardware division, as it aims to reduce expenses and shift focus toward artificial intelligence.

The article focuses on the Discord's announcement of cutting 17 present of its staff, the viewership comparison between a Fox News town hall with Donald Trump and a CNN debate featuring Republican presidential candidates, and the discontinuation of Fruit Stripe gum after more than half a century, with insights into the environmental impact of online returns and recent developments in the tech industry layoffs.

The article focuses on the growing hype surrounding Grand Theft Auto VI, set for release in 2025, sparked by debates about the high-fidelity graphics featured in the December trailer and comparisons to its predecessor, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City.

The article discusses Meta's plan to encrypt its Messenger app, sparking a privacy debate; the move aims to enhance security, similar to other messaging apps, raising concerns about law enforcement's ability to combat crime, especially child exploitation.

The article reports on the recent turmoil at nonprofit organization OpenAI, including the firing and subsequent reinstatement of CEO Sam Altman, the creation of a provisional three-person board, and the departure of key board members.

The article highlights that Meta will require political advertisers to disclose the use of third-party A.I. software in political or social issue ads and will prohibit the use of its own Artificial Intelligence (AI)-assisted software for such ads, aiming to address concerns related to manipulated.

The article presents findings from an experiment which attempts to measure the staying power of Threads, the social app from technology firm Meta. Data shows the celebrities that initially embraced Threads including Kim Kardashian, Ellen Degeneres, Shakira, Britney Spears and Wiz Khalifa, as well as their treatment of Threads similar to that of its rival Twitter, and the waning engagement of celebrities on Thread.

The article reveals that removing key functions of the algorithms of social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram had no measurable effects on people's political beliefs, according to findings of studies. Research findings indicate the decline in people's knowledge of political news when their ability to reshare posts was removed, segregation of consumption of political news by ideology, and increase in untrustworthy content with the reverse of chronological feeds.

The article reports on the 16 percent profit growth posted by technology company Meta in the second quarter of 2023. Factors to the company's profit growth include improvements to advertising technology using artificial intelligence (AI), product tweaks and tightening of spending in some divisions. It informs about the plan of Meta Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mark Zuckerberg to make advances in AI technology and the company's commitment to the metaverse.

The article announces the launch by American multinational technology conglomerate Meta of its latest artificial intelligence (AI) technology on July 18, 2023 with the promise of sharing the code to developers and software enthusiasts around the world free of charge. Cited are the belief of Meta that allowing programmers to tinker with the technology is the best way to improve it, and how the decision could help Meta reel in competitors like Google and Microsoft.

A conversation between technology journalists Brian and Mike Isaac about rival social media apps Thread and Twitter is presented. Topics discussed include differences between Thread and Twitter in terms of algorithm, timeline and subscription for posts, Twitter and Threas as broadcasting platforms for brands, celebrities, politicians and media outlets, and the lack of direct messaging on Thread compared with Twitter.

The article views that the overnight success of Thread, the rival of online social media app Twitter, may slip away. It discusses the challenge facing Meta Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mark Zuckerberg to dislodge Twitter and make Threads the prime app for real-time, public conversations. It raises questions about the absence of basic functions and features on Thread that would drive long-term interest among audience.

The article reports on the success of Threads, a real-time messaging app, with millions of people to have downloaded the app hours after its launch. Focus is given on the goal of Threads to rival online social media app Twitter and to exceed 100 million users within two months. It informs about the accusation of Twitter against technology company Meta for using trade secrets from its former employees. An overview of the security features of Thread is also provided.

The article reports on the launching by Instagram's Mark Zuckerberg of the microblogging application (app) Threads to compete against Twitter. Also cited are how the launching of Threads intensify the competition between Zuckerberg and Twitter owner Elon Musk, and some questions and answers about Threads like how Threads is similar to or different from Twitter and how Threads will work with other apps.

The article considers the possible exhibition match between Meta Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg and Testa Chief Executive Elon Musk that is outside of the official jurisdiction and rights deals of the United Fighting Championship (UFC). It raises concern about the physical gaps between Zuckreberg and Musk and their inexperience with professional fight. It informs about the partnership of Meta with the UFC to bring martial arts fights to horizon Worlds.

The article reports on the pricing changes introduced by Internet message board Reddit that increased fee for independent developers who build apps using the company's data as part of a strategy to increase finances as it heads toward initial public offering. It informs about the plan of Reddit chief executive Steve Huffman to strict access to application programming interface and to charge firms that access data used to train large language models of artificial intelligence systems.

The article reports on plan of Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, to lower the recommended age for using its Quest headset to 10 from 13. Topics discussed include privacy and safety concerns of the move by the company, reason Meta was making the age change to the Quest headset, and warning issued by U.S. surgeon general Doctor Vivek Murthy about the risks of social media to young people.

The article reports on the plan laid out by Meta Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mark Zuckerberg to blend artificial intelligence (AI) with virtual reality in multiverse. It discusses initiatives under the plan including improvements to the short-form video product Reels to better compete with video-sharing app TikTok, the development of the Project 92 social app, and AI assistant that aid people across Meta's apps. It also shows Zuckerberg's defense of the use of open source technology.