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SoundCloud launches a new budget plan for musicians for $39 per year
SoundCloud has introduced a new Artist plan worth $39 per year for musicians. The plan includes monetization, distribution, and AI mastering options with certain limitations.
Iranian President Vetoes New Hijab Law: What's Behind the Decision
The Iranian president vetoed a new law on the compulsory wearing of the hijab, referring the issue to the Supreme National Security Council. The law provided for harsh penalties for violations, including fines and confiscation of property.
Instagram’s head says social media needs more context because of AI
Adam Mosseri urged users not to trust images due to the proliferation of AI content. Meta plans to improve the labeling of AI-generated content and provide more context about the sources.
She performed without a hijab and posted a concert video on YouTube: a singer was arrested in Iran
Parasta Ahmadi was arrested after a video of her concert was published, where she performed without a hijab. The artist was detained in the city of Sari, and two musicians from her band were also arrested in Tehran.
Google Play stops cooperation with russian developers
Google has announced the end of cooperation with developers from russia on the Google Play platform as of December 26. russian developers will lose the opportunity to receive revenue from the sale of applications and subscriptions.
Rector in a photo lens: Kyiv University of Culture presented a three-volume book about Mykhailo Poplavsky
Kyiv University of culture has published a three-volume publication "Mikhail Poplavsky: life in photographs". The photo album reflects the rector's life path from childhood to the present through unique photos.
Zelensky agreed to a three-hour interview with popular podcaster Friedman
The president of Ukraine agreed to an interview with Lex Friedman, whose conversations on YouTube have more than 800 million views. The meeting will take place in Ukraine with a podcaster who interviewed Trump and Musk.
Australia has approved the world's toughest ban on social networks for children under 16
The Australian Senate has approved a law prohibiting children under 16 from using social networks. Companies face fines of up to $32.5 million for violations, and the law will come into force in 12 months.
Entertainment content outstrips news in terms of popularity on the web, Telegram leads among messengers - research
A Gradus Research study has shown that 90% of Ukrainians use Telegram, but entertainment content is ahead of news in popularity. Ukrainians are increasingly consuming content through streaming services and social networks.
New APA guidelines: how to control online video viewing by teenagers
The American Psychological Association has released the first guidelines for controlling teen online video viewing. Parents are advised to view content together, know their children's preferences, and set reasonable restrictions.
Ukraine conducts information and psychological campaign against DPRK soldiers - media
Kyiv has launched an information and psychological campaign against North Korean soldiers preparing to join the war. South Korea sends military observers to Ukraine to monitor the DPRK's actions, and its observers can join these efforts.
Russia fines Google for an astronomical amount with 36 zeros
A Russian court imposed a fine of two undecillion rubles on Google for restricting state channels on YouTube. The amount exceeds the world's GDP and is doubling every day due to non-payment.
Persistent opposition to the “generally accepted”: how the Poplavsky phenomenon was born
Mykhailo Poplavsky has reached 8. 2 million followers on Instagram and 1.5 million on TikTok thanks to his unique content. His videos about Ukrainian cuisine have gained over 34 million views on YouTube.
Telegram has become the main source of information for Ukrainians: what about disinformation?
According to the survey, 47% of Ukrainians receive news via Telegram. Social networks and messengers are recognized as the main sources of fake news.
Google, Meta and TikTok delete accounts of Russian drone factory
Social media deleted the accounts of a company in Tatarstan that recruited foreign women to produce drones. The accounts had more than 158,000 followers and promised women jobs, but in reality they were forced to assemble drones for attacks on Ukraine.
The legendary Cristiano Ronaldo has set a milestone by scoring in 600 different matches
Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first footballer to score in 600 different top-level games. The 39-year-old Portuguese reached the milestone in a match against Saudi Arabia, scoring his 905th career goal.
YouTube increases video length in Shorts to 3 minutes
YouTube is expanding the Shorts format from 60 seconds to 3 minutes starting October 15. The platform is also adding a “Show fewer short videos” option and updating the player for a better user experience.
CIA launches a campaign to recruit informants in China, Iran and the DPRK
The CIA has launched a new campaign to recruit informants in China, Iran, and North Korea through social media. The agency seeks to contact disgruntled citizens of these countries to obtain intelligence.
Russian Rutube app removed from Google Play
Russian video hosting service Rutube has become unavailable for download from Google Play in Russia. Rutube representatives confirmed that the app can now be installed only in the US, calling it a “funny mix-up.
They organized the dispersal of Euromaidan: SBI submits case against FSB, Russian Guard and former SBU officials to court
The pre-trial investigation against the FSB director, 19 officers and former heads of the SBU for high treason and other crimes is completed. The indictment was sent to court.
Instagram introduces new privacy features for teens
Meta is introducing new privacy and parental control settings for Instagram accounts of users under the age of 18. The changes include automatic private accounts, interaction restrictions, and time limits.
Google finally disconnects Russian users from monetization - media
Google AdSense is completely shutting down its operations in Russia and disconnecting user accounts from Russia. Website owners and video bloggers will lose access to the service and the ability to monetize through these accounts.
YouTube is testing an innovative brainstorming feature with Google Gemini
YouTube is integrating Google Gemini to help creators generate ideas, titles and thumbnails for videos. The new 'Brainstorming' feature is designed to gauge the preferences of content creators and give the platform an edge over competitors.
"Ukrainian sabotage" at a fuel depot: Romanian Defense Ministry refutes another Russian fake
The Romanian Ministry of Defense denied the information spread by Russian sources about the arson of a fuel depot by Ukrainian refugees. The ministry emphasized that there had been no fires at fuel depots in the country.
After blocking Russian television in the EU and the USA, Russian bloggers launched hundreds of propaganda channels on Telegram
The Kremlin has launched hundreds of Telegram channels in 30 languages to spread propaganda after blocking Russian media in the West. The audience of these channels can reach 15.7 million users.
AP: Musk shared manipulated video imitating Harris' voice. This raises concerns about AI impact on elections
The edited video with Kamala Harris' voice, distributed by Elon Musk, raises concerns about the impact of AI on the US elections. Experts confirmed that most of the audio was created using AI technology.
Alphabet shares tumbles on mixed earnings results, but Goldman sees 25% upside ahead on AI strength
Alphabet shares are down 5% after the publication of its Q2 financial results. Despite the decline, Goldman Sachs remains optimistic about the company's capabilities in artificial intelligence.
SBU exposes group that disrupted mobilization and leaked data of Ukrainian military
Law enforcement officers exposed a group that worked to disrupt mobilization and disclose data on the Ukrainian military. Among the organizers was a former TV host who recruited seven accomplices to spread pro-Kremlin narratives.
YouTube may be blocked in russia starting in September, and restrictions on its operation have already begun
russians have been warned about possible malfunctions of the YouTube video hosting service, and the russian media are already talking about a complete blocking of the hosting service in September this year.
YouTube blocks channels of sanctioned Russian artists
YouTube has closed the accounts of several well-known russian artists, including polina gagarina, oleg gazmanov, grigory leps, yulia chicherina, vyacheslav manucharov, and shaman, due to their inclusion on the EU sanctions list.