Topic: trust safety
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2025: The Year AI Faced Its Vibe Check
2025 marked a turning point for AI, shifting from hype to scrutiny over sustainable business models, innovation pace, and societal impact, despite continued massive investment. The industry faced a reality check with more incremental model improvements, a disruptive focus on cost-effective develo...
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Forget AI Dating: Real-World Romance Is Back
There is a cultural shift away from digital dating tools toward valuing authentic, in-person connection, as the core human experience of romance resists algorithmic engineering. Dating platforms have heavily invested in AI features like coaching and chatbots to combat user fatigue, but this tech-...
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Apple Slashes App Store Fees for Developers
Apple has launched a Mini Apps Partner Program, reducing the commission rate to 15% for in-app purchases within mini apps to support developers of these lightweight, web-based experiences. Eligibility requires developers to use Apple's in-app purchase system, adhere to specific APIs, and follow A...
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Discord Distances Itself from Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect
Discord denies any involvement in the shooting planning, stating there is no evidence the accused used its platform for organizing violence. Authorities referenced a joke made on Discord, but the company clarified the messages in question were private and not sent on its service. Discord has face...
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Google Discover Diverges from Search Rankings
Google Discover operates on principles distinct from traditional search, with minimal alignment to its ranking systems, allowing it to address unique spam and abuse. The platform's independent systems are designed to surface content from smaller, niche, and lesser-known publishers, which might no...
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