Micro.blog’s podcast transcripts and assistive AI

The small blogging platform is showing how AI can easily add compelling extra features to an existing product.

Google shares its sources, and a new AI-powered social app

Some big changes to Google coming that publishers need to be aware of. An interesting new app that could facilitate community conversations — with the help of AI. And why games aren't just about fun any more.

The Tickpocalypse is upon us

Musk’s long threatened bonfire of the blue ticks is nearly here. And it could change the relationship between journalists and Twitter forever. Plus, some great weekend reads.

The Politics of TikTok, Reddit explained, and Google gamed

Could a US ban on TikTok trigger a social media power struggle? And how did the Verge use ChatGPT to game Google?

AI is about to take misinformation to a new level

AI generated misinformation is going to be a nightmare to verify. Plus a big Google update, YouTube gets serious about podcasting and some rules for curation.

TikTok’s in trouble — time to adapt your strategy to match

TikTok: should news organisations be on the platform now?

TikTok is beloved of Gen Z — but a lot less popular amongst Western governments. With a US ban looming, here’s how to rethink your strategy.

As social platforms decline, publishers have an opportunity

As the dominant social platforms change, and pivot away from being networks to media destinations, publishers could step into the gap they leave.

Folks, we need to talk

The last decade has been a vast experiment proving that great conversations need simple, clear rules. Let's start applying that lesson.