ask-dig Launches With a Different Approach to AI Search
dig has introduced ask-dig, a new AI search platform that pulls answers directly from social media content. The focus is clear. Use real user-generated video and posts as the source of truth.
90% of Older Adults Hit by Scams—Now They’re Demanding Accountability from Big Tech
90% of older adults surveyed encountered scams repeatedly
A new report from the National Council on Aging (NCOA) puts a spotlight on a problem that many suspected but few quantified. Online scams targeting older Americans are not rare events. They are routine. They are persistent. And they are often tied directly to paid advertising on major social media platforms. [Read more…]
Byio’s Invite-Only Social Network Wants to Put Communities in Charge
For almost twenty years, social media platforms have operated under the same basic structure. Technology companies build the platform. Algorithms decide which posts appear. Advertisers influence visibility. Creators fight for attention inside a system they do not control.
Study: Many High-Earning Creator Accounts May Not Be Who You Think
The creator economy is entering a new phase. Growth alone no longer defines success. Trust, accountability, and authenticity are becoming the central issues as regulators and platforms respond to concerns about who is actually behind monetized online interactions. [Read more…]
This $129 Box Claims to Replace Social Media With Something Families Actually Control
A new product entering the social media landscape is taking a radically different approach: remove the public entirely. Enclayve, a startup focused on privacy-first communication, has launched a hardware-based social network that runs inside a user’s home and operates without advertising, data collection, or outside access.
New Study Claims Your Biggest Influence Isn’t Online
A new national research report released by entertainer-turned-speaker and philanthropist Jeff Civillico challenges a belief that has shaped culture for more than a decade. The study argues that real influence rarely comes from follower counts, viral posts, or public attention. Instead, it grows through everyday interactions that most people barely notice.
The report, titled The Hidden Power of Everyday Influence, is based on Civillico’s nationwide study examining how Americans perceive impact, leadership, and personal connection. Its findings suggest society has been looking in the wrong place for influence — and missing the forces that actually change lives. [Read more…]