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Bogus accounts in the blue skies

Conspirador Norteño • 80 implied HN points • 16 Nov 24
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Bluesky is getting a lot of new users, but some of those accounts are fake. These inauthentic accounts often use the same photos and bios, making them easy to spot.
  2. The bogus accounts post similar things, like photos of fitness centers and coffee, and use identical captions. This makes it clear they aren't real people.
  3. These fake accounts seem to follow popular liberal users from X and try to blend in. As more people join Bluesky, the influence of these inauthentic accounts could grow.

The Vice of Crappy Moralism

Fake Noûs • 289 implied HN points • 10 Jun 23
📖 Philosophy Social media
  1. Social media often invites us to judge others, but we may not truly know the whole story.
  2. Crappy moralizing involves gossiping, invading privacy, piling on attacks, and seeking a false sense of superiority.
  3. There are times when moral judgment is necessary, like addressing mistreatment or evaluating public officials, but excessive moralizing may not be helpful.

URGENT: The killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson left an anti-insurance company message at the scene of Thompson's murder

Unreported Truths • 74 implied HN points • 05 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social media
  1. The murder of the UnitedHealthcare CEO suggests a deep anger towards insurance companies in America. Many people feel frustrated with the healthcare system and this anger may have contributed to the tragic event.
  2. The words found on the bullet casings indicate a connection to the tactics used by insurance companies to deny claims. This points to a critical view of the industry and its practices.
  3. There seems to be a troubling support for the killer from some online communities. This reflects a growing dissatisfaction with the healthcare system and raises concerns about the public's response to such violence.
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WeChat Channels - The Hope of Tencent

Tech Buzz China Insider • 59 implied HN points • 31 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Tencent found success in the short video market by integrating WeChat Channels into its ecosystem, pivoting from standalone apps like WeiShi.
  2. WeChat Channels differentiated itself by focusing on knowledge and current affairs videos, targeting older users, and achieving higher e-commerce revenue per user compared to competitors.
  3. Recognizing the importance of short videos, Tencent CEO Pony Ma named WeChat Channels as the 'hope of the whole company.'

The vanity and banality of the Author Online

The Leftovers • 139 implied HN points • 05 May 22
📚 Literature Social media
  1. The Author Online often struggles with balancing professionalism and personal reification in the digital space, leading to incoherences in their demands for recognition and payment.
  2. Social media can intensify the need for constant self-promotion and oversharing among Authors Online, blurring the line between personal authenticity and commodification.
  3. Some Authors Online are more focused on protecting their income and copyright rather than advocating for broader benefits like Universal Basic Income, which could support a wider range of writers.

My Creator Journey: From "Beginner" (<1K) to "Growing" (>100K+)

carmona • 79 implied HN points • 20 Jun 23
💼 Business Social media
  1. Consider the relative value proposition of each social platform when building your content strategy.
  2. For smaller creators, a cross-platform approach to content strategy can be more beneficial than posting the same content across all platforms.
  3. As you grow, focus on creating high-quality, engaging content that aligns with platform trends to maintain and increase audience growth.

Blue Sky Mine

Internal exile • 77 implied HN points • 15 Nov 24
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Many users are leaving Twitter to join Bluesky, hoping for a better platform. They want a space that isn't dominated by negativity and misinformation.
  2. Bluesky is attracting users who still value text and reading in a world where video dominates social media. This platform might encourage meaningful conversations through writing.
  3. There's hope that Bluesky can create a new kind of online community focused on text-based interaction, instead of just chasing viral content like other platforms.

✅ Monday briefing: GCS plan, death of PR degrees, AI tutor, AI jobs, Amazon AI, AI literacy, Project Magi, ad ban, Substack Notes, Facebook news, and more...

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 79 implied HN points • 17 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. The UK Government is focusing on using technology and skills in communication, creating an Innovation Hub to improve public engagement, especially with AI.
  2. Public relations degrees in the UK are declining sharply, as fewer universities offer them due to the changing job market that demands a wider skill set.
  3. Amazon has launched new AI tools to help developers create applications, signaling a growing trend of AI services in various industries.

"Republic.com 2.0" is a terrible book title

Never Met a Science • 61 implied HN points • 06 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social media
  1. Academic research often focuses heavily on citing previous works, sometimes forgetting to build on fresh ideas. It's important to also look forward and explore new questions.
  2. There’s a debate about how much theory should inform empirical research. Striking a balance between solid theory and real-world relevance is crucial for effective studies.
  3. The conventions of academic writing can limit exploration of current issues in digital media. Researchers should prioritize relevant topics instead of strictly following old academic norms.

These Dodgers employees do not exist

Conspirador Norteño • 60 implied HN points • 10 Jan 25
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. There are fake Facebook accounts that pretend to be Los Angeles Dodgers employees. They use AI-generated faces and photos of real people.
  2. These fake accounts haven't posted much content and mostly just have profile pictures. Many of them are friends with each other online.
  3. The purpose of these accounts is unclear, but they often check into random locations, which may not mean anything. It's a strange situation.

Turning TikTok against itself

escape the algorithm • 119 implied HN points • 08 Sep 22
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. The author experimented with a unique approach to TikTok by training the algorithm to show videos they wouldn't like, creating an 'IckTok' account.
  2. Through this experiment, the author found that the tailored content resulted in a feed full of videos that repulsed them, revealing potential trends in TikTok's recommendation system.
  3. The experience raised questions about how our online behavior shapes the content we consume, highlighting concerns about self-perception and algorithmic judgment.

'The robot war against witches'

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 39 implied HN points • 29 Oct 23
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. AI is causing a divide among practitioners of mystical arts like astrology and tarot, with some embracing it and others seeing it as a threat to their craft
  2. Generative AI tools like ChatGPT are being used for tarot readings, sparking debate on the role of technology in spirituality and intuition
  3. The concept of intuition plays a key role in the discussions around AI's involvement in mystical practices, with some arguing that technology and spirituality are opposing forces

This musical instrument retailer does not exist

Conspirador Norteño • 24 implied HN points • 04 Jul 25
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Many Facebook ads for musical instruments are actually scams. They look real, but they link to fake websites.
  2. These fake sites offer huge discounts and use names that sound familiar, but they just steal images and listings from real retailers.
  3. Some of the Facebook pages running these ads change their names often, and they use AI-generated faces that look weird if you pay attention.

Selling followers where the skies are blue

Conspirador Norteño • 56 implied HN points • 24 Jan 25
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. There are fake follower selling services popping up on social media platforms like Bluesky. These services exploit the platform's growth by creating fake accounts to sell followers, likes, and shares.
  2. A large number of fake accounts have been created quickly and they often share similar biographies, usually in Portuguese. This suggests they are not real users, but rather automated bots.
  3. Buying followers is not a good idea. Most accounts gained through these services have little to no genuine followers and their involvement can harm your social media presence.

We Are What We Click

Diane Francis • 399 implied HN points • 04 Mar 21
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Big Tech companies collect and sell our online data, which makes them extremely wealthy and invades our privacy. It’s important to be aware of how much information we share online.
  2. Cookies and algorithms create 'filter bubbles' that limit our exposure to different views and ideas. This can lead to social isolation and political division.
  3. We can take steps to protect our privacy online, like blocking cookies and clearing our search history. However, government regulations are also needed to help keep our data safe.

December Is The Best Month to Write on Medium.com and Boost Your Stats

Kristina God's Online Writing Club • 99 implied HN points • 10 Dec 22
📚 Literature Social media
  1. December is a great time to write on Medium because more readers are inside and online. This can help your articles get more views.
  2. Many publication editors take breaks during the holidays, so it's smart to plan and submit your stories ahead of time. This way, you can still get featured even when they are away.
  3. Using specific tags, like the year-end retrospective tag, can increase your chances of being highlighted by Medium's editors. It’s a good way to connect with readers about your year's experiences.

Why is no one making a new version of old Facebook?

12challenges • 147 HN points • 20 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. The idea of recreating the old Facebook with its familiar features like creating events, setting up groups, and a quality feed is intriguing.
  2. The shift towards the content graph and the attention-grabbing power of platforms like TikTok might be hindering the development of a new version of old Facebook.
  3. Antitrust regulations and the dominance of social media giants like Facebook may have deterred the emergence of competitors or new versions of popular social networks.

We all need AI friends

Fully Distributed by Ori Eldarov • 39 implied HN points • 27 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Many people have more free time than they know what to do with, leading to boredom and aimless activities.
  2. The potential killer consumer use case for AI is in entertainment and companionship, offering emotional support and interaction.
  3. Companies are already working on AI companions, like Replika and Character.ai, which could play a significant role in the future market.

What I am building these days

Ivan's Indie Journey • 39 implied HN points • 26 Feb 23
💼 Business Social media
  1. Ivan is working on his top 5 priority projects to achieve valuable results.
  2. He prefers to focus on one project at a time to achieve results before moving on.
  3. Ivan is building projects ranging from a tool for assessing engineers to a platform for showcasing indie makers' journeys.

Antisocial media

Conspirador Norteño • 48 implied HN points • 08 Feb 25
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Many Facebook accounts post AI-generated images that trick users into feeling emotions like sadness or sympathy. These images often look real but are just made by computer programs.
  2. The same AI images get shared by different accounts, leading to repetitive and spammy content on the platform. Users might see the same sad story or image posted multiple times.
  3. Some of these accounts create stories to go with their images, making them seem more genuine. But it's all part of an effort to capture attention using artificial content.

PARAMORE By The Numbers

Stream N' Destroy • 39 implied HN points • 28 Feb 23
🎶 Music Social media
  1. Paramore has a huge online following with millions of listeners and social media followers.
  2. Their top songs like 'Misery Business' and 'Still Into You' have hundreds of millions of views and streams.
  3. Paramore has achieved multiple platinum and gold certifications for their albums and singles.

منابع آموزشی متنوع برای استفاده بهینه از هوش مصنوعی در کسب و کار

DiGiTalk Newsletter • 39 implied HN points • 29 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Twitter is a great place to learn about AI, but many people struggle to find top-notch educational content there.
  2. Various tools and techniques for enhancing AI in business processes are shared on Twitter.
  3. Tips on improving interactions with ChatGPT and utilizing AI tools efficiently are available on Twitter.

AI Gone Rogue?

aidaily • 39 implied HN points • 15 May 23
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. EU lawmakers are implementing stricter rules on AI for oversight and control.
  2. Chegg's stock dropped 40% after blaming ChatGPT for business losses.
  3. Meta introduces generative AI features that could revolutionize advertising.

The advent of mathematics as spectacle

Silicon Reckoner • 39 implied HN points • 25 Mar 23
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. Mathematics has become a spectacle in social media, moving away from traditional academic spaces.
  2. Social media accelerates the transformation of real world into spectacle, impacting communication and individual alienation.
  3. Mathematics reporting in media may lack critical analysis, focusing on positive narratives rather than material structures and decision-making processes.

Links for March

Bullfish Hole • 39 implied HN points • 06 Mar 23
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. Post on crime and prison gangs' structure in modern prisons
  2. Prison gangs' control over street gangs due to incarceration's effects
  3. Centralization of crime possibly due to decimation of the mafia and mass incarceration

Trying out Substack Notes

Planetocracy • 39 implied HN points • 11 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. The post discusses trying out Substack Notes as a new platform.
  2. Users can share their own notes on Substack and engage with content.
  3. To participate, head to substack.com/notes or find the Notes tab in the Substack app.

Women + the entertainment industry

The Digital Native • 39 implied HN points • 21 Mar 23
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. Women in entertainment industry have played influential roles throughout history, from propaganda tools to shaping fashion trends and societal norms.
  2. Models have evolved over the decades, from pin-up girls to supermodels to Gen Z models, each contributing to changing body ideals, fashion, and industry standards.
  3. The digital era, especially social media, has given models more control over their narratives, allowing them to connect with audiences, advocate for causes, and shape trends in a more personal way.