I’ve often wondered what event would happen, or what tipping point would be reached, for people to abandon ship on X formerly known as Twitter. Since being acquired by Elon Musk in October 2022, the social network’s decline that has been going on for a number of years has accelerated…
In the fast-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, generative AI tools like ChatGPT have emerged as frontrunners, captivating the imagination of technophiles and business leaders alike. The allure of these AI marvels lies in their remarkable ability to simulate human-like interactions, offering insights, generating ideas, and even composing literary pieces. This…
If there’s one thing that’s certain in the tumult of social networks today, it is that nothing is certain. Things change, often in unexpected ways, and change fast. The latest illustration of how fast is Pebble. Two weeks ago, the social network startup announced that it was shutting down on…
For most people, it’s pleasing to receive unsolicited recognition for an achievement or piece of work that demonstrates excellence in one form or another, as perceived by those who give the recognition. That applies to me, as I’m thrilled to see that this blog, nevillehobson.com, has been recognised in the…
Something has changed recently with regard to X, the social network that used to be Twitter until Elon Musk arbitrarily rebranded it to X last July. Since Musk’s acquisition of Twitter closed in October 2022, the social network has endured constant upheaval and chaos as Musk set about dismantling its…
An opinion article by Dave Lee published on Bloomberg on 5 October has ignited a conversation about the ethical implications of using X, Elon Musk’s social media platform, formerly known as Twitter. Despite the platform’s increasing notoriety for promoting violent and divisive content and its prominent role in the spread…
The hashtag has become ubiquitous on social media as a means of connecting conversations, topics and events. But 16 years after its invention, Chris Messina, the man who started it all, believes it’s time for an upgrade. In episode 355 of the For Immediate Release podcast I co-host with Shel…
In countries around the world, 2024 will bring elections. And something new is causing a lot of worry – disinformation generated by AI. How worried should we be about AI disrupting elections? This was a terrific topic for Shel and me to discuss in a short midweek episode of our…
