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  Search engine giant Google has just  rolled out  a series of changes to its Misrepresentation policy related to ads on the platform. The company confirmed today how the goal is to address all kinds of issues involving deceiving practices where impersonation and fake affiliations were taking place at large. A new statement from Google was also published in this regard where they mentioned how Google Ads would be updating its Unacceptable business endeavors as a part of its Misrepresentation policy that entails grabbing users' attentio n by giving them data or funds through fake affiliations or by ads by public figures or brands that make it all seem so real. The policy change is set to begin as early as next month when Google Ads will begin rolling out new policies to limit those ads that falsely claim links with well-known names of famous personalities so that they can manipulate the users out there. There has been a little delay for some French advertisers who have til...

A recent study conducted by the European Commission highlights a concerning trend among social media influencers, with the majority failing to disclose paid content. This omission not only contravenes advertising guidelines but also raises legal implications for both influencers and the brands they promote. European Union regulations mandate influencers to maintain transparency in their posts, ensuring they do not disseminate false or deceptive information about products or services. Specifically, influencers must disclose any financial or non-monetary benefits received from endorsing a brand's offerings. The study examined  posts from 576 influencers across major social media platforms and uncovered significant deficiencies. While nearly all influencers (97%) shared content with commercial intent, only a minority 2 in 10 (or 20 percent to be exact) consistently disclosed the promotional nature of their posts. A notable portion (30%) omitted essential company details, such as conta...

  It’s a brave new world: we’ve got self-driving cars, airport robots helping you find your gate, and refrigerators that can tell you when you need milk. Regardless of their purpose, smart tech has more Americans attuned to the artificial intelligence (AI) landscape these days. For many, that means excitement about the growing cache of AI jobs out there. It’s true that opportunities in AI are taking off, and a  new study  by moveBuddha shows hotspots where this niche job market is booming. With California’s long-time dominance in tech and startups, it only makes sense that almost 25% of the country’s AI jobs are in the Golden State. But there’s plenty of gold to go around. Up-and-comers are competing for dominance, and two states even have more AI jobs per capita than California: Virginia and Maryland each have 6 jobs available for every 10,000 residents. The study shows where AI jobs are taking off — and where job seekers might want to take off and relocate. This post sh...

  Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, shared insights into his unconventional leadership style during a recent  episode of the Morning Brew Daily podcast . He expressed a reluctance towards delegating responsibilities, a principle that has sparked controversy within the business and leadership community. Zuckerberg emphasized the importance, in his view, for founders to immerse themselves in decision-making processes and various aspects of their company's operations. He acknowledged the necessity of recognizing personal limitations to avoid hindering progress. Despite his inclination towards hands-on involvement, Zuckerberg acknowledged the indispensability of a talented team to handle essential tasks beyond his capacity. Photo: Digital Information World - AIgen Reflecting on his evolving confidence over time, Zuckerberg asserted his commitment to delving deeply into various matters and steering them towards his envisioned direction. He acknowledged the inevitability of setbacks but...

  Research by The Lucy Faithfull Foundation  found out  that 40% of the people in the UK thought that sexual abuse material generated by AI (Artificial Intelligence) is legal in the UK and they didn’t know that it was illegal. The Lucy Faithfull Foundation is a UK based foundation that provides prevention and awareness against sexual abuse. The research also found out that 66% of people in the UK believe that AI is going to have harmful effects on children. On the other hand, 70% of the individuals in UK didn’t know that AI is being used for generating child sexual abuse material (CSAM). 88% of people in UK said that sexual or abusing images of people under 18 generated by AI should be illegal in the UK, 40% said that they assumed that it is legal in the UK. Keep in mind that it is completely illegal to generate, distribute and view sexual images of children in the UK. The foundation is working on raising awareness about how the offenders are using pictures of real childr...

  n August 2020, Apple stopped Epic Games from using its developer accounts. This was because of a big disagreement over how the iOS App Store works. Now, over three years later, Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite, got its Apple developer account back. This is thanks to new rules in the EU. Epic Games said on Friday that they can now work on making the Epic Games Store for iOS devices. They plan to open it in 2024. The store and Fortnite in Europe will be run by Epic Games Sweden AB. The team there will lead the work. The problem started when Apple kicked out Epic Games because they didn't agree on the App Store's rules. Epic Games couldn't put Fortnite or other apps on Apple's devices after that. But things have changed in the European Union. A new rule called the Digital Markets Act made Apple change. Now, Apple has to let other companies make their own app stores for iOS in the EU. Epic Games and others still think Apple controls too much. Even Epic's boss, Tim Sw...

  Apple made a surprising announcement  in November , revealing plans to introduce RCS support for the iPhone within the year. The decision sparked speculation about the motivations behind Apple's change of direction. In an analysis featured on  Daring Fireball , John Gruber suggests that China played a pivotal role in Apple's decision-making process. According to Gruber, insights gathered from various sources indicate that China's regulatory environment exerted significant pressure on Apple to comply with RCS support requirements for 5G device certification. China, known for its proactive stance on RCS adoption, is in the process of enacting legislation mandating RCS support for 5G devices seeking certification. Despite concerns regarding the absence of encryption provisions within the RCS standard, the Chinese government appears steadfast in its commitment. Consequently, iOS support for RCS is largely perceived as a strategic move to align with China's regulatory fram...