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It Is A Low Key National Emergency... This is the response from a former Meta staffer when asked whether the tech company has the capacity to deal with major election threats. Society cannot trust platforms like X & Facebook to uphold the interests of democracy, and Musk's defiance over moderation has only strengthened that stance. It can't be denied that content moderation is a contentious debate, but the context and agenda of the posts are often missing in the message. What if you could uncover the hidden bias, political rhetoric, and chart the origin of the content being served to you as a business or an individual? Do you think this level of transparency would individuals make better decisions about whether to re-share the content? Author: Hannah Murphy Publication: Financial Times #financialtimes #meta #election2024 #election #zuckerberg #trump2024 https://lnkd.in/egnj67RF

Barring a last-minute miracle, a new generation of creators are about to learn firsthand the high cost of relying too heavily on one platform. Read more https://lnkd.in/ePmYssTN

Have you tried Googles NotebookLM? Add up to 50 source documents and have a conversation about the content. Not only that, create a conversational podcast-like audio recording of two speakers discussing the content. How does it work with LGBTIQ+ material from PrideNZ? Check out the video: https://lnkd.in/gx-K2BjP

📡 Battling Jitter in WebRTC: Keep Your Video Streams Smooth Have you ever been on a video call, and suddenly the sound lags or the video freezes for a second? That’s jitter at work — and it can be incredibly frustrating. 😩 But don’t worry, jitter isn’t unbeatable. At Trembit, we help businesses minimize this pesky issue in WebRTC video and voice communications. Here’s a quick rundown of how we do it: 🚀 Jitter Buffers: Think of this as a waiting room for data packets. It catches them, smooths out any delays, and then sends them off with perfect timing. 🌐 Network Optimization: By improving your internet performance, we help prevent traffic jams that cause jitter in the first place. 🎛️ Smart Compression: Reducing data sizes without losing quality ensures your users enjoy faster, clearer connections. In today’s world, real-time communication is essential, whether you’re in a team meeting or streaming content. At Trembit, we make sure jitter stays in check so your conversations don’t miss a beat. Want to learn more? Read our full post to discover how we tackle jitter. https://lnkd.in/etifq4fJ #WebRTC #JitterExplained #SmoothStreams #Trembit #TechSolutions

Hey y'all! Exciting news – I'm launching a new venture on Substack and I'd love for you to join me. 🌌 I'll be sharing in-depth reflections on topics like the history of technology, plant cultures, life after academia and burnout, and making cool stuff. 😎 This past week's blog is on imposter syndrome and blogging as a medium for resisting it. If you're interested, go on over and subscribe!

Social 3.0.... Decentralized, open source, protocol based and value for value driven. Nostr is where it is at... Some very smart and talented devs are driving this as well as relay operators... Can you imagine a social media that has no bit tech driving algorithms, stiring up hate and division, where free speech is cherished. I love it! I bet you will too, come join me at #nostr #GrowNostr My Npub in comments

Here's a YouTube extension you would love. 📽️ Matty McTech #techtips #tips #extensions #Youtube #google

Explore nearly 30 features of RightsZone! We have packed our app with features to make your life as a rights professional easier, because we know EXACTLY what it is like working in a busy rights department. Which feature sounds best to you? #features #app #intherightszone #rights #licensing #publishing #books

There is hope, though: if data were to drastically get more affordable, it may become easier to run your own feeds. But this is a big "if".

Meta’s New Approach: Community Notes Replace Fact-Checking. They’ve ended their third-party fact-checking program with partners like PolitiFact and the Associated Press, replacing it with a new Community Notes system. What’s the buzz? Positives: Supporters love the idea of users working together to catch misinformation. It feels more transparent and community-focused. Negatives: Critics worry it might lead to slower responses and let some harmful content slip through without professional fact-checkers. Is this a step forward or a risky move? Let us know what you think! 💬