Twitter/X.corp Takes the Lead: Exploring Developments in Social Media

(Austin, Texas) This article unveils an alluring panorama of the latest updates on Twitter and may leave you craving for more.

Join me this beautiful evening, we will walk through the intro of notes on AI-generated media, which is a new feature that adds an extra layer of transparency to combat misleading content. Just as topaz and amethyst possess inner beauty, these notes will shed valuable light on the authenticity of media shared on Twitter.

We will also look at YouTube’s policy change regarding claims of fraud in the 2020 US election, changes to Twitter’s infrastructure maintenance, and the emergence of multiple organization affiliate badges on Twitter. I’ll introduce you to an intriguing Twitter account of a professor who engages with cool AI assignments… to her followers! 

Increased Capacity for Twitter Spaces

Twitter recently enhanced its ability to handle larger Spaces/audio-only chat rooms. 

This upgrade is aimed at providing a better user experience and accommodating a greater number of participants in Spaces. this is exciting because of Elon Musk’s historical interview of Robert F Kennedy, Jr. on June 5.

Community Notes on “AI-Generated Media” on Twitter

Community Note Contributors with a Writing Impact of 10 or above now have the option to mark their notes as “About the image” when they believe the media is potentially misleading, regardless of the specific Tweet it is featured in.

These notes automatically appear on recent and future matching images, providing contextual information to readers and raters.

Notes on AI-generated media empower contributors in combating misleading media by providing additional information directly attached to the image.

By marking their notes as “About the image,” contributors ensure that the focus is on the media itself and not just the specific Tweet containing it.

Limitations and Future Enhancements

Currently, the AI-generated media notes feature supports Tweets with a single image. 

However, Twitter is actively working on expanding its functionality to include videos and Tweets with multiple images or videos.

To prioritize accuracy, the matching algorithm may not identify every image that appears to be a match, but Twitter aims to refine the system to expand coverage while avoiding false matches.

Feedback from users and contributors will be crucial in shaping the future enhancements of this feature and maximizing its effectiveness.

YouTube’s Policy Change and its Impact on Twitter

YouTube recently announced a significant policy change regarding claims of fraud in the 2020 US election.

In a shift that may be influenced by Twitter’s free speech policies, YouTube will no longer enforce its previous policy against such claims.

This relaxation of moderation signifies a potential response to the competition posed by Twitter’s approach to free speech.

Content creators, including political shows and podcasts, have expressed intentions to upload their content on Twitter alongside or even in place of YouTube.

This shift in content distribution suggests that YouTube’s policy change may be an effort to mitigate the migration of creators to other platforms.

Emergence of Multiple Organization Affiliate Badges on Twitter

A recent development on Twitter is the introduction of multiple organization affiliate badges, allowing companies to showcase their affiliations on their Twitter accounts.

Examples have emerged of companies displaying two affiliate badges on the same account, highlighting their multiple partnerships.

This development holds significance as it enables organizations to visually demonstrate their associations and build trust with their audience.

Special Feature: Kris Kashtanova’s Engaging Approach to AI Education on Twitter

An interesting Twitter account that deserves special attention is that of Kris Kashtanova, an AI professor who teaches at Columbia University.

Kris has adopted a unique approach to engage with students and the wider Twitter community by offering AI assignments accessible to anyone on Twitter.

Her dedication to providing educational opportunities and fostering discussions on AI topics has garnered significant interest and engagement. Find Kris at @icreatelife on Twitter.

Downtown Austin, Texas with the building the "Wilson" added in as a render. This building was slated to be 88 stories tall. It was subsequently reduced to 44 as depicted here.
Downtown Austin, Texas with the building the “Wilson” added in as a render. This building was slated to be 88 stories tall. It was subsequently reduced to 44 as depicted here.

Article by Gail Alfar and first appeared on Twitter. Please credit accordingly

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