Twitter Mandates Verified Accounts for Advertisers Effective Immediately
Twitter’s Blue Check Mark Drama Continues
Verification Checks Are Back, But Only for Advertisers
Twitter has brought back the blue check mark for advertisers, a move that comes after the platform removed legacy blue checks from verified accounts. This change affects only advertisers who want to verify their accounts.
As reported by Taylor on TechCrunch yesterday, Twitter removed the legacy blue check marks, causing chaos among users who had previously been verified. The new policy requires all advertisers to have a verified checkmark.
Source: Paul’s Article
Google Bard AI Chatbot Adds New Features for Developers
AI Chatbot Can Now Help with Programming and Code Generation
Google has updated its AI chatbot, Bard, to include new features for developers. The chatbot can now assist with programming tasks, including generating and debugging code.
According to Kirsten’s report on TechCrunch, the new updates are in response to user demand from developers who want more assistance from the AI chatbot.
Source: Kirsten’s Article
IRS Sends Investigators Across the Globe to Fight Cybercrime
Four Investigators Sent to Combat International Cyber Threats
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has sent four investigators across the world to combat cybercrime. This move comes after the IRS previously only had one investigator.
As reported by Lorenz on TechCrunch, this is a significant step in the fight against international cyber threats and demonstrates the increasing importance of cybersecurity in today’s digital landscape.
Source: Lorenzo’s Article
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