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Trump’s social media company rises 16% in first day trading gains, but the stock could fall 95%, says an IPO expert
Shares of Donald Trump’s social media company rose about 16% in the first day of trading on the Nasdaq, boosting the value of Trump’s large stake in the company as well as the smaller holdings of fans who purchased shares as a show of support for the former president. Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. merged …
Persistent interaction patterns across social media platforms and over time
Data collection In our study, data collection from various social media platforms was strategically designed to encompass various topics, ensuring maximal heterogeneity in the discussion themes. For each platform, where feasible, we focus on gathering posts related to diverse areas such as politics, news, environment and vaccinations. This approach aims to capture a broad spectrum …
Synthetic Sentience – media.ccc.de
Synthetic Sentience – media.ccc.de Joscha Science Playlists: ’37c3′ videos starting here / audio Despite the rapid progress of AI capabilities, the core question of Artificial Intelligence seems to be still unanswered: What does it take to create a mind? Let us explore the boundaries of AI: sentience, self awareness, and the possibility of machine consciousness. …
TikTok Gets Tougher in Performance Reviews, and Employees Are Spooked
Oct. 29, 2023 11:36 am ET SINGAPORE—TikTok is asking managers across the world to give more employees lower ratings in performance reviews, a move that staff fear could reduce bonuses and lead to layoffs, people familiar with the matter said. In mid-October, managers were told by senior management and staff in human resources that they needed …
X social media to test $1 annual subscription for basic features
The logo of social media platform X, formerly Twitter, is seen alongside the former logo in this illustration taken, July 24, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights Oct 17 (Reuters) – Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, said on Tuesday it will test a new subscription model under which it will charge …
Graphic videos of Hamas attacks spread on X – POLITICO
Videos and images of mass shootings, kidnapped civilians and soldiers and other violence linked with Hamas’ attack on Israel are being widely shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, in violation of the company’s own rules against inciting violence. POLITICO’s review of Elon Musk’s social media platform in the wake of Hamas’ attacks, which began …
Opinion | Threads, Twitter, and the Future of Social Media
War is breaking out on social media, and it could radically change how the internet works and how we experience it. Last week, Meta rolled out Threads, a social media product similar to Twitter that quickly got over 100 million sign-ups. This is more than just a tech founder cage match — it is the …
Social Media and Programming
Social Media and Programming Home Everyone just wants to be famous | Rant Warning The current state of programming is incredibly social. Look at Reddit (before the strike), look at Hacker News, look at Github! Those platforms are exploding with content made by programmers. Github is different from the rest because instead of being a …
Social Media Is Changing, And Paid Accounts Are The Response
The take machine went into high gear last week after Meta said it would charge $11.99 per month for verification and added customer service. This was the end of free social media, some said. It was Facebook’s unimaginative copy of Elon Musk’s Twitter. Or perhaps a mob-like shakedown for protection money. The reactions all missed …
Is Substack the future of media?
Is Substack the future of media? It’s a question the industry has been asking itself for at least two years – long enough for some to start declaring that the “Substack boom” of 2020 is already over. In reality the new economy created by the platform just keeps getting bigger. Two years ago, fewer than …
