Category: Social Media

X under Elon Musk continues to decline, both as a real-time news feed, and a free speech app, with the platform continuing to selectively restrict and block certain users and businesses, seemingly all based on the whims of its billionaire owner Elon Musk. The latest findings on this front relate to requests in Germany and…

Remember that episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, “Loud as a Whisper?” The one with Riva, the mediator who couldn’t speak or hear, yet brought peace to warring factions? It’s a powerful reminder that communication isn’t just about words. It’s about understanding, empathy, and finding the right tools to bridge the gap. That’s precisely…

With Super Bowl LIX now done and dusted, along with the various commercials and in-game performances, it’s time to look back on what worked, and what didn’t, and which brands ultimately emerged as winners from the big game. To help with this, the team from SEMRush have put together an overview of Super Bowl campaign…

Are you feeling the pressure to jump on the AI bandwagon? You’re not alone. As small and medium-sized businesses race to adopt AI, many are overlooking a critical step that could make or break their success. What if I told you that the key to unlocking AI’s true potential for your business isn’t in the…

This is a bit morbid, and a little onerous of X, considering the circumstances. Over the weekend, X updated its Violent Content policy to include a new clause called “Moment of Death”, which includes a form that people can fill out if they want to have a video of a loved one dying removed from…

Wow. 50 episodes. When I launched The AI Hat Podcast back in May of 2024, it was a genuine exploration for me. I’d always been fascinated by the potential of artificial intelligence, but I knew I needed to dive deeper. So, I decided to do what any good explorer would do: I set out to map the…

Okay, quick PSA: Meta says that some Page managers recently received an alert in error asking them to confirm that their Page is not aimed at kids under the age of 13. Late last week, Facebook marketing expert Mari Smith shared this image of an alert that she had seen on her Facebook Page. As…

“The best AI will be created by humans and machines working together.” – Demis Hassabis This insightful quote encapsulates the transformative potential of AI, not as a replacement for human ingenuity, but as an amplifier. And nowhere is this synergy more evident than in the realm of Gemini extensions. Imagine having a team of tireless…

WhatsApp is rolling out new chat themes, enabling you to customize your in-stream chats with colorful backgrounds, alternative chat bubbles, and more. Which, apparently, has been a much-requested addition. As explained by WhatsApp: “Turn your chat bubbles and background your favorite colors, with plenty of options to choose from. Pick from one of our pre-set…

Picture this: You’re standing at the helm of your business, eyeing the horizon where AI promises to revolutionize everything. It’s exciting, isn’t it? But here’s the rub – that horizon is shrouded in a fog of complexity, potential pitfalls, and let’s face it, a fair bit of hype. As an AI consultant, I’ve seen many…