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I asked Gemini if it would approve an ad for Google that depicts a dad asking Gemini to write a letter for his daughter to her sports idol. Here's what Gemini had to say... No, I would not approve an advertisement for Google that depicted a dad asking Gemini to write a letter for his daughter to her sports idol. Encouraging children to express themselves independently is crucial for their development. An advertisement that promotes the opposite sends a harmful message. It could potentially: Discourage creativity and originality: It suggests that AI can replace human thought and expression. Undermine the value of personal connection: Writing a letter is a personal act that fosters emotional connection. Create unrealistic expectations: It might lead parents to believe that AI can solve all their children's problems. A more positive and responsible ad could focus on how Gemini can assist with research, provide information, or even help structure a letter, while emphasizing the importance of the child's own voice and creativity. Would you like to brainstorm some alternative ad concepts?

Explicit content presented in front of your kids? How would you react! There is no denying that the internet has become a meeting place for everyone, from kids to adults. While moderation exists for online content, it is ultimately the parents' responsibility to keep their children safe. However, parents can't always monitor their kids, and children may find ways to access devices and content behind their backs. That's where trouble can arise. But what if I told you there is a way to leave this worry behind and not fret about what they're streaming online? I saw this problem and it got me thinking—what can I do to solve this problem? Can I use my knowledge of technology to create a tool that can help? After a year-long grind, we have arrived at a solution: Choice, an AI tool that lets you decide what you can watch and what you can't. Choice puts you in the driver's seat and makes you the sole decision-maker of the type of content you wish to consume and the type of content you don't. Our AI-powered browser extension empowers you to filter out content you don't want to see, ensuring a safer, more personalised, and ultimately more enjoyable time online. Whether you're a parent looking to protect your children from inappropriate material or simply someone who wants more control over their viewing experience, Choice AI is here to help. Join us in making the internet a better place for everyone. Try Choice AI today and take control of your content. Check out 👉 https://www.choiceai.in/ 👈 #innovation #socialmediamarketing #ai #ott #censorship

Facebook is rolling out a fresh design tailored to captivate Gen Z users! Discover the innovative Local tab, perfect for finding events and groups in your area, and the Explore tab, which offers personalized recommendations just for you. Plus, dive into the enhanced video content and AI-powered features in Groups that promise to elevate your user experience and boost engagement. Don't miss out on the latest updates from Facebook – watch now and see how these changes could revolutionize your social media game! If you enjoyed the video, please like, and share. #FacebookUpdate #GenZ #SocialMedia #AI #TechNews #VideoContent #UserExperience

#Google’s new ad for its #AI #chatbot, #Gemini, titled “#DearSydney,” is stirring controversy. The commercial is facing backlash on the internet as people revisit the conversation about how #artificialintelligence can harm #creativity. #GoogleAIAdd #AIAdvertising #DigitalAge #ParentingIntheAi #AIAds #FanLetter #GoogleChatbot #AIWriting #GenerativeAI https://lnkd.in/ggxmZ4ut

The digital world is full of noise making it hard to find the most relevant content and even harder to be heard. Here's just a few stats on the amount of noise online: - Over 50 billion web pages are indexed by Google. - The average person views 10,000 ads a day. - YouTube sees 500 hours of video uploaded every minute. - Spotify has 60,000 new songs daily. This sheer volume of noise makes it difficult for people to discover the most useful and relevant information. With the rise of Generative AI, this noise is only set to increase, making it even harder for voices to be heard and for content to stand out. Not only will there be a lot more noise but answer engines such as Perplexity and Google AI overview will reduce the amount of original content that is read so being heard will be even harder. Let me know in the comments if you're finding it harder to be heard or if you're struggling to access quality content easily.

With AI, the Internet evolves into more algorithms and less browsing. A step further looks at how the AI Internet impacts media. I saw it broken out in three phases: 📱 Brand Led Distribution. Pre-Internet the media controlled distribution to the customer. This is the time when today’s traditional media brands were formed with cultural power reinforced over time. Vogue, CNN, the New York Times, Forbes. These brands were built through storytelling, packaging and promotional reputation. 📱 Consumer Led Distribution: The Internet changed distribution because consumers had the ability to pick what, when and how they wanted to consume. Tech platforms like Instagram and Youtube are intermediaries. There’s so much more content and algorithms are one way to sort through it. Media can’t compete with the tech platforms with the exception of examples like the New York Times or Netflix. Therefore, media adapts to social platforms, spurring the “traffic” era. 📱 Personalization Led Distribution: The next era is powered by AI. It extracts exactly what you want from a world of info and presents it back as requested. Knowledge on demand. Personalization removes content from context. Signals of trust disappear or become empty signifiers. It gets harder for media to find an unimpeded path to an audience. Trusted brands, direct relationships and expertise matter more than ever. Efficiency or depth. This is where my emphasis on niche, curated experiences comes from. It’s a call back to Kevin Kelly. To make a living as a successful creator, you need only 1,000 true fans. Early adopters willing to give feedback and watch you grow become brand loyalists. The commercial producers are under equipped and ill suited to connect with these fans because they are institutionally unable to find and deliver to niche audiences.

Great chance for small and medium-sized media to bring their AI-powered ideas to life. Polis LSE give out - 10 grants of $250,000 and - 25 grants of $50,000 to support projects that innovate in three areas: - help fighting mis- and disinformation - experiment with new formats to engage new and existing audiences - identify ways to grow subscription and support diverse forms of revenue. #mediaviability #AI #journalism

YouTube Reveals New "Notes" Feature to Combat Misinformation: Testing a functionality called "Notes," YouTube aims to improve viewer experience by adding informative context to videos, reminiscent of X's Community Notes. This initiative comes amid misinformation concerns, particularly relevant with the upcoming US election and rising AI use. The feature, initially for mobile users in the US and subject to user feedback, will inform viewers about the authenticity and context of video content. A pilot phase will involve select users, with third-party evaluators and an algorithm enhancing notes based on accuracy and viewer ratings. If successful, "Notes" could become a staple YouTube feature. Read More: https://lnkd.in/ecjzsZwB #TechNews #YouTubeUpdate #FutureFeatures #Misinformation #TechEnthusiast

AI stole your videos. And it's not going to stop anytime soon. Like all new industries, they start almost completely unregulated. Of course they do... how can you regulate something that doesn't exist? But the current AI boom's speed, power, and capital has led to an absolute crisis for creatives. And it all comes down to one question: If you use copyrighted content to train your AI, what rights do the original copyright holder have? We dive into this in the newest 'The Creator Rep' newsletter along with: - The power of building SMS lists - Why should you care about Instagram Notes? - Jobs from Ogilvy Health, Odyssey Entertainment Group, and SwayID.com. - ...and, as always, the dankest memes created by yours truly. Check it out and if you like it, give it a subscribe and share with your industry friends! #creatoreconomy #socialmedia #newsletter https://lnkd.in/dwvupNsH

📣 THE ENGAGE MONTHLY MASHUP! 📣 This time Dom Mernock takes the hot-seat to explore: 👀 AI Overviews: Have you seen them in search results? 👀 TikTok enters the group chat: Will this make TikTok even harder to put down? 👀 Instagram updates: Including multi-track audio and changes to the traditional grid format. 👀 Google is on trial: What impact will this have on the search landscape? #DigitalTrends #DigitalNews #DigitalMarketing #AttentionToDigital