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Terrifying Ad Warns Parents Against Sharing Photos of Their Kids Online 📸
The article from PetaPixel discusses a new ad campaign by Deutsche Telekom that warns parents about the dangers of sharing photos and videos of their children on social media. The campaign features a deepfaked girl named Ella and demonstrates how easily a child's image can be manipulated using artificial intelligence.
In the ad, a deepfake version of an adult Ella is created using just a single photo of the nine-year-old girl that her parents shared online. This deepfaked Ella confronts her parents on the big screen at a cinema, revealing the terrifying repercussions that followed after her parents posted her photos and videos on social media.
The ad explains how children whose images are posted online could fall victim to identity abuse, deepfaked scams, and child pornography among other crimes.
Adweek reports that some studies have estimated that by 2030, nearly two-thirds of identity fraud cases affecting a young generation will have resulted from "sharenting." Research also shows that an average five-year-old child has already had about 1,500 pictures uploaded online without their consent by their parents.
The article also mentions a recent incident where Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg posted a family portrait on Instagram that obscured the faces of his two older children with emojis, while his infant's face was not covered, indicating his awareness of the potential risks of facial recognition.
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Why Gen Z is flocking from Twitter to LinkedIn 💼
If you've received LinkedIn training from me recently you would have heard similar thoughts...
This passage discusses a trend among Generation Z (Gen Z) users moving away from Twitter and towards LinkedIn. The author attributes this shift to several factors, including the recent acquisition of Twitter by Elon Musk and the platform's perceived toxic and volatile environment.
Elon Musk's tweet on October 27, 2022, "The bird is freed," is mentioned as a significant event. However, the author, a Gen Z member, notes that Twitter is not as popular with their generation.
The author, a recent college graduate, shares their personal experience of seeking professional guidance on the internet, including Twitter. They express disappointment with the sensationalized career advice they found on Twitter.
In contrast, they found a supportive community on LinkedIn, which led them to launch a podcast called "The Final Round." This podcast aims to help job seekers succeed in their final round of interviews. Over the past year, the author has interviewed recruiters from top companies like McKinsey & Company, Goldman Sachs, and Google. They also connected with other young workers who are moving away from Twitter and towards LinkedIn, TikTok, and newsletters.
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🔟 Years of Viral Emoji Moments ✅
The blog post from Emojipedia celebrates a decade of viral emoji moments. Here are the key points:
2013: "I See You" - The Eyes emoji became popular on Twitter, often used to indicate someone is watching or paying attention.
2014: "I Can't Even" - The Information Desk Person emoji, also known as the "sassy girl" emoji, gained popularity for representing a certain attitude or sassiness.
2015: "Oxford Word of the Year" - The Face with Tears of Joy emoji was chosen as the Oxford Dictionaries Word of the Year, marking the first time an emoji received this honor.
2016: "Peach Butt" - The Peach emoji was widely used to represent a butt, leading to an outcry when Apple attempted to make it look more like an actual peach.
2017: "The Emoji Movie" - Sony Pictures released "The Emoji Movie," which was heavily criticized but nonetheless marked a milestone for emoji in popular culture.
2018: "Skin Tone Modifiers" - The introduction of skin tone modifiers for human emojis was a significant step towards inclusivity.
2019: "Small Dick Energy" - The Pinching Hand emoji was humorously associated with the phrase "small dick energy."
2020: "Mask Wearing Emoji" - The Face with Medical Mask emoji saw a significant increase in use due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021: "Vaccine Emoji" - The Syringe emoji became associated with COVID-19 vaccinations.
2022: "Pregnant Man" - The Pregnant Man and Pregnant Person emojis were introduced, sparking discussions about gender inclusivity.
The blog post concludes by noting that emojis have become a significant part of our digital communication, often carrying more meaning than their original design intent.
emojipedia.org
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