Reddit is testing a new AI-powered search feature called “Reddit Answers” with a small group of users in the United States. This tool should help users find information, recommendations, and personal opinions by using real conversations from Reddit’s many communities. In an announcement, the company states: “In line with our mission to empower communities and…
Following the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Wednesday, the internet erupted with jokes, memes, and, later, thirst posts for the insurance magnate’s shooter. The assassination was an event that could, for many, signal the start of a more critical look at corporations, how the people leading them treat the public, and how the…
Today OpenAI rolled out what Sam Altman says is the world’s smartest language model in the world plus a brand new Pro tier that comes with unlimited usage limits and with a higher level of computing resources. OpenAI ChatGPT o1 Model Sam Altman announced on X (formerly Twitter) that their new AI model is now…
Cameo is making room for more than celebrity greetings, expanding its personalised messaging service to let anyone sign up to make custom videos for money. Announced in a blog post on Tuesday, the platform has officially launched its CameoX initiative, which began a pilot program last May as a “strategic decision to allow just about…
Most marketers don’t realize that Google has been losing search market share in EU countries. Image Credit: Kevin Indig The drop in market share comes at a time when Google’s business is under siege: The DoJ recommended separating Google from Chrome and Android amid a lawsuit against Alphabet. (I summarized the lawsuit and potential outcomes…
The structured data landscape has undergone significant transformation in 2024, driven by the rise of AI-powered search, the growing importance of machine-readable content, and the need to ground large language models in factual data. According to the latest HTTP Archive’s Web Almanac, analyzing structured data across 16.9 million websites reveals a clear shift from traditional…
The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into search engines has transformed how we interact with and optimize for search. AI-driven technologies like natural language processing, visual recognition, and predictive analytics are enabling search engines to better understand user intent, providing a more tailored and efficient search experience. For SEO professionals, these advancements introduce new…
In the world of ecommerce platforms, plugins, and shopping carts, there are a lot of technology options. WooCommerce for WordPress leads the way in terms of market share. All of the various ecommerce platforms have their own pros and cons in terms of features, content management, and overall integration with your business. Many of the…
Bluesky Social is having a moment, but that new influx of users is creating an impersonation problem. Thus, the decentralized platform is rolling out a “more aggressive” policy on parody accounts that aren’t clearly labeled. SEE ALSO: Bluesky has growing pains. Here’s what it can learn from X/Twitter In a thread on the platform’s safety…
Automattic quietly updated the WP Engine Tracker website with an activity log showing a continuously updated list of domains that have switched away from managed WordPress host, WP Engine. This update is part of Mullenweg’s self-described “nuclear war” against WP Engine, with the Tracker site actively promoting competitors by offering links to their hosting promotions. WP…