September 12, 2023

• Meta's decision to block access to news content in Canada has had unintended consequences. Click here to learn more.

• X, has updated its terms of service to prohibit scraping and crawling of its platform without prior written consent. Read the full article here.

• YouTube is experimenting with a new feature that automatically makes the "Subscribe" button glow whenever the word "subscribe" is mentioned in a video. Read the full article here.

• Pinterest is introducing body type filters that use AI-based computer vision technology to identify body shapes, sizes, and forms within images. Click here to learn more.

Holidays: 9/13/23

• Peanut Day

• Programmers Day

• Hug Your Boss Day

• Positive Thinking Day

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September 11, 2023

• OpenAI will host its first developer conference, OpenAI DevDay, in San Francisco on November 6, 2023. Click here to learn more.

• Apple is reportedly investing millions of dollars daily into artificial intelligence (AI). Read the full article here.

• Threads is expanding its full-text search feature to most English and Spanish-speaking countries. Read the full article here.

• Instagram is testing a feature that allows you to share feed posts exclusively with your "Close Friends" group. Click here to learn more.

• Google is redesigning its Chrome desktop browser for its 15th anniversary with a “Material You” design based on your feedback and preferences. Read the full article here.

Holidays: 9/12/23

• Police Woman Day

• Day of Encouragement

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September 8, 2023

• Recap of this week’s news.

Holidays:

On Saturday

• Teddy Bear Day

• Free Dentistry Day

• International Sudoku Day

• Emergency Services Day

• Farmers' Consumer Awareness Day

And on Sunday

• Top Up Day

• Pet Memorial Day

• Grandparents Day

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September 7, 2023

• OpenAI has launched a Canva plugin for its ChatGPT chatbot, streamlining the process of creating visuals like logos and banners. Click here to learn more.

• Meta has announced that it will discontinue Facebook News in the U.K., Germany, and France starting in early December. Read the full article here.

• TikTok has hired UK firm NCC Group Plc to audit its data controls and protections in Europe. Read the full article here.

• Zoom has announced its AI Companion, a new feature aimed at enhancing video conferencing experiences. Click here to learn more.

Holidays: 9/8/23

• Pardon Day

• Ampersand Day

• International Literacy Day

• World Physical Therapy Day

• Dog Walker Appreciation Day

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September 6, 2023

• China has introduced a new generative AI platform called ERNIE Bot, joining the competition with platforms like ChatGPT and Google Bard. Click here to learn more.

• X, is facing accusations in a civil lawsuit of aiding Saudi Arabia in committing human rights abuses against its users. Read the full article here.

• YouTube's short-form video feature, Shorts, is causing concerns among senior YouTube staff that it may erode the platform's long-form content, which has been its primary revenue source for years. Read the full article here.

Holidays: 9/7/23

• Buy a Book Day

• Feel the Love Day

• International Day of Clean Air

• Google Commemoration Day

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September 5, 2023

• Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is reportedly exploring the possibility of offering paid versions of these social media platforms for you in the European Union. Click here to learn more.

• Meta unveiled a new AI benchmark called FACET (FAirness in Computer Vision EvaluaTion). Read the full article here.

• And Meta continues its efforts to boost engagement on Threads. Read the full article here.

• OpenAI has been hit with a complaint filed in Poland alleging violations of the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Click here to learn more.

• X recently updated its privacy policy to include the collection of biometric data, job history, and education history from users. Read the full article here.

Holidays: 9/6/23

• Read a Book Day

• Fight Procrastination Day

• Global Talent Acquisition Day

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September 4, 2023

• X, previously known as Twitter, is introducing a feature that allows if you are a paid user to hide your likes. Click here to learn more.

• In other X news, they have lifted its ban on paid political advertisements. Read the full article here.

• Instagram is internally experimenting with extending Reels' maximum length to 10 minutes. Read the full article here.

Holidays: 9/5/23

• Telephone Tuesday

• International Day of Charity

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September 1, 2023

• Recap of this week’s news.

Holidays:

On Saturday

• Hummingbird Day

• World Coconut Day

• Blueberry Popsicle Day

• Calendar Adjustment Day

• Franchise Appreciation Day

And on Sunday

• Skyscraper Day

• Merchant Navy Day

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