Topic: platform monetization
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ChatGPT Ads Spotted in Android Code, First User Reports
Technical analysis of the ChatGPT Android beta app reveals code for an advertising framework, indicating active development of ads, likely integrated into search and shopping queries. OpenAI is introducing ads to monetize its free service and offset costs, with paid subscribers expected to retain...
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Sora and Nano Banana Pro Hit by Overwhelming Demand
A surge in demand for AI tools during the holiday weekend led Google and OpenAI to impose stricter daily limits on their free services to manage unprecedented user traffic. OpenAI's Sora video generation model now restricts free users to six videos per day, citing overwhelmed infrastructure and e...
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Warner Music Partners with AI Startup Suno in Landmark Deal
Warner Music Group has partnered with AI startup Suno to resolve copyright disputes and establish new standards for artist compensation and control in AI-generated music, including launching licensed AI music models next year. The agreement ensures Warner Music artists retain full control over th...
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Control Your Threads: Approve and Filter Replies
Meta's Threads has introduced reply approvals, allowing users to screen and authorize replies before they appear publicly, enabling open participation while maintaining conversation control. The platform has enhanced its Activity feed with new filters to isolate replies from followed users or men...
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Five Stars, Zero Trust: The New Security Standard
The trust in online review systems has significantly eroded, with consumer confidence dropping from 80% in 2020 to 42% in 2025, as ratings have become a manipulated business strategy rather than authentic peer guidance. Companies actively curate positive reviews through tactics like "review gatin...
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Pinterest Users Voice Frustration Over AI-Generated Content
Pinterest's core appeal of authentic, human-curated content is being undermined by a flood of low-quality, AI-generated material, leading to user frustration and abandonment. The platform's image-heavy format and external traffic model make it a prime target for AI "slop," as realistic images are...
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