It’s no secret that many people edit the photos they post on social media, but sometimes editing isn’t as obvious as one might think. Blogger and social media star Xiaxue is open about both her plastic surgery procedures and photo editing. She sees Photoshop as digital makeup that completes her process. To me, aesthetics still matter. […]
How Maven’s AI-run ‘serendipity network’ can make social media interesting again
Everything in society can feel geared toward optimization – whether that’s standardized testing or artificial intelligence algorithms. We’re taught to know what outcome you want to achieve, and find the path towards getting there. Kenneth Stanley, a former OpenAI researcher and co-founder of a new social media platform called Maven, has been preaching for years […]
Using memes, social media users have become red teams for half-baked AI features
“Running with scissors is a cardio exercise that can increase your heart rate and require concentration and focus,” says Google’s new AI search feature. “Some say it can also improve your pores and give you strength.” Google’s AI feature pulled this response from a website called Little Old Lady Comedy, which, as its name makes […]
Antonio Brown claims financial trouble in bizarre social media post
The word bizarre and Antonio Brown go together like peas and carrots over the last bunch of years, and bizarre is the best way to describe a recent social media post Brown made in which he claimed financial trouble. The former sixth-round pick, who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, New England Patriots and Tampa Bay […]
Jurgen Klopp Joins Social Media To Cement Liverpool 'Love Affair'
Jurgen Klopp has joined social media to ensure his “love affair” with Liverpool does not end when he leaves the “incredible” club after Sunday’s emotional farewell game against Wolves. Klopp will bring the curtain down on his remarkable nine-year reign when the final whistle blows at Anfield. The German established himself as a Liverpool legend […]