It may be summer out there, but the digital world never takes a day off! 📲
From WhatsApp as the new Zoom to the emergence of AI as a job search assistant on LinkedIn, it’s time to catch up with the new #DigitalTrends 🙌
Spain will raise the minimum age for registering on social media to 16 and will require default parental controls on mobile devices. Additionally, games with paid rewards will have a minimum age requirement of 18.
X has officially permitted consensual adult content, with restrictions in place to protect minors and users who do not wish to view it. This change may attract adult content creators but also raises concerns about inappropriate exposure.
Voodoo has purchased BeReal for €500 million and will introduce ads in the app as a monetization strategy. The acquisition highlights the challenges of sustaining long-term success, as seen with BeReal and Clubhouse.
WhatsApp is upgrading its video calls with features like screen sharing with audio, support for up to 32 participants, and spotlighting the main speaker. It also enhances quality with the MLow codec.
LinkedIn has launched AI tools to help create resumes, cover letters, and provide career advice for premium users, enhancing the job search process. However, concerns about potential biases in AI remain.
Meta has suspended the use of Facebook and Instagram data to train AI in the EU following intervention by data protection authorities.
Ten Ten is an app that lets you send live voice messages, even with the phone locked. It has quickly gained popularity but has also raised concerns about privacy and harassment, especially among young people. The French government has already issued warnings about these risks.
