As the Indian government aims to curb the use of 'dark patterns' on e-commerce platforms, the US state of Arizona has filed two new lawsuits against Amazon, accusing the e-tailing giant of deceiving consumers with 'dark patterns'. One of the lawsuits accuses the company of "engaging in deceptive business practices" by allegedly using "design tricks known as dark patterns to keep users from cancelling their Amazon Prime subscriptions."
Meta Platforms' social media sites Facebook and Instagram are under investigation for possible violations of EU online content regulations related to child safety. EU regulators announced on Thursday that this investigation could result in significant fines. Tech companies have an obligation to take further action to address illegal and harmful content on their platforms.
"While we operate our legacy business in a challenging environment and (expect) slower revenue growth in the near term, we remain confident that AI will help us sustain growth in revenue and profit in the long run," said co-founder and CEO Robin Li in a call to analysts.
OpenAI partners with Reddit, backed by Microsoft, to train AI chatbot ChatGPT using Reddit's API. The undisclosed financial details aim to diversify Reddit's revenue streams. Reddit's recent $60 million/year deal with Alphabet for Google's AI training showcases its expansion beyond advertising. Reddit CEO Steve Huffman emphasizes the value of authentic conversations.
Ex-ante regimes tell businesses precisely how to behave, or what to do. Under the current ex-post regime of the Competition Act, companies are only required to ensure that their conduct in the market is not anti-competitive. An overlapping ex-ante regime proposed under the digital competition Bill will force tech companies to comply with parallel legislation and undertake measures for additional compliance, the IAMAI said.
Google's use of artificial intelligence to sum up answers to search queries has publishers wondering if traffic to their websites will wither. The internet titan announced Tuesday it is introducing AI-generated answers to online queries in the United States, in one of the biggest changes to its world-leading search engine in 25 years.
For instance, Linkedin says 72% of its surveyed users said playing games such as Pinpoint, Crossclimb, Queens etc. Zomato on the other hand seems to have perfected the art of customer conversions with its Zomato Premier League (ZPL). The gamification strategy is where hyper-casual, tap-and-play games are used to engage customers, speed up sales and enhance revenue.
Research gets the AI Makeover
Google on Tuesday said it would introduce AI-generated answers to online queries, in one of the biggest changes to its world leading search engine in 25 years. Research firm Gartner predicts traffic to the web from search engines will fall 25 percent by 2026 because of AI bot use. Google's search results will feature an AI summary at the top of the page before the more typical unfurling of links.
YouTube will block access in Hong Kong to videos of the protest anthem "Glory to Hong Kong" after a court order, complying despite concerns it deals a blow to free expression amid the city's security crackdown. Observers say the ban further undermines Hong Kong's reputation as a business hub and raises worries over erosion of freedoms.
Meta explores Camerabuds, combining AI and cameras in earbuds/headphones. CEO Zuckerberg oversees project challenges like battery life, privacy, and past hardware setbacks, aiming for success similar to Ray-Ban glasses. The development of the Camerabuds is not without challenges. Engineers at Meta have raised concerns about battery life, heat issues, and the privacy implications of camera-enabled wearables.
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