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An online website that claims Elon Musk started a Neuralink-themed business. It was set up by cryptocurrency scammers … [+] coin. Twitter Twitter has been swamped in recent years with crypto scammers using Elon Musk’s image to swindle unsuspecting investors. These fraudsters used Twitter accounts that were free to conduct their scams. But over the past week, I’ve noticed a new tactic the scammers are using on Twitter: They’re buying paid ads. And they’re even promising that big spenders could win a trip to Mars or even a Neuralink brain chip, all thanks to Elon Musk. I first noticed a paid ad for crypto using the Twitter CEO’s photo late last week, but assumed it was an anomaly. Surely, I thought, Twitter must have processes for making sure scam artists aren’t using the social media platform to buy ads, especially when they’re using the current owner’s photo and fake tweets in just a nakedly deceptive way. But then I noticed another crypto scam using Musk’s photo on Monday...

Sven Patzer is making waves on social media and in the business world. With 379K followers on Instagram and a profile that looks like Gigachad , Sven Patzer is not just a pretty face; he is also a highly successful businessman with a track record of success. His company Hype Snagger can provide incredible visibility at a low cost for everyone who can afford it, and he has been featured in numerous news outlets, including AP News , Film Daily , Fox News , The Mirror , and Healthy New Age ,  and he’s even been invited to speak at conferences and events around the world. He is an expert artificial intelligence for Gallant CEO , a top business news website owned by Russ Turner. You’ll get inspired by GallantCEO: The Ultimate Source for Entrepreneur Stories, Business Leaders’ Insights and Trending News. Sven Patzer’s latest “hobby project” is an AI  application that could revolutionize the cannabis industry by producing a strain that glows in the dark. This i...

With transparent effect, chat vector illustration featuring speech bubble symbols. You can scale it to fit any size. … [+] sizes. getty Anyone can see that Lia’s chatbot on Twitter does not exist. One quick look at her profile This digitally created humanoid shows all the characteristics of a robot. The shadows are not quite right, the flecks in her eyes are too perfect, and there’s a slightly cartoonish look. It is impressive that anyone took the time and created a visual representation for a chatbot. Lia introduces herself and describes her goals in a short video. You can talk with Lia on the Lia homepage and ask any questions. She makes clear on her Twitter that she is a fake person. It was on Lia’s feed By accident. A bot had retweeted a post. It became clear that the posts weren’t written by humans once I discovered her Instagram feed. As I continued to browse her Instagram and site, I came to the conclusion that it was an AI. Yet. I wondered how other ...

This Week in Apps: Meta’s paid verifications, Instagram’s founders’ new app and Spotify’s AI DJ Welcome back to This Week in Apps, the weekly TechCrunch series that recaps the latest in mobile OS news, mobile applications and the overall app economy. The app economy in 2023 hit a few snags, as consumer spending last year dropped for the first time by 2% to $167 billion , according to data.ai’s “State of Mobile” report. However, downloads are continuing to grow, up 11% year-over-year in 2022 to reach 255 billion. Consumers are also spending more time in mobile apps than ever before. On Android devices alone, hours spent in 2022 grew 9%, reaching 4.1 trillion. This Week in Apps offers a way to keep up with this fast-moving industry in one place with the latest from the world of apps, including news, updates, startup fundings, mergers and acquisitions, and much more. Do you want This Week in Apps in your inbox every Saturday? Sign up here: techcrunch.com/newsletters Top Stories Meta...

Facebook jail getty Meta will be reorganizing its policy enforcement system in response to recommendations by the Facebook Oversight Board. The company stated it will help users understand the reasons it has taken down their content. It is moving towards a policy of’seven strikes or you’re out” to deal with most offenses, and not immediately blocking them from posting for thirty days. According to the company, nearly 80 percent of those users who have had a few strikes do not violate their policies in the following 60 days. This indicates that people are responsive to warnings and explanations. Monika Bickert (Vice President of Content Policy), says that “our analysis suggests that applying harsher penalties at the 7th strike is an effective way to provide well-intentioned individuals the guidance and still remove bad actors.” For more severe violations, such as child exploitation and suicide promotion or sexual exploitation of children, or selling...

IMAGE DISSTRIBUTED TO HEGETSUS.COM: Las Vegas billboards displaying “Jesus Went All In, Too”, are displayed on IMAGE DITRIBUTED FOR HeGETSUS.COM … [+] Boulevard in the night of March 14, 2022. He Gets You is an advertisement campaign which presents a surprising and new take on Jesus’ life and experiences. (Eric Jamison/AP Images at HeGetsUs.com Copyright 2022 The Associated Press All rights are reserved Even the most controversial topic will find its share of critics. There are always two sides to every issue, and a massive $100 million dollar campaign about Jesus is not immune to criticism — even among those who support the underlying cause. A little history: The He Gets Us Campaign is intended to portray Jesus Christ in an entirely new light. It portrays him as someone who can understand the weak and forgotten. It’s mostly a marketing campaign with a message for the masses. He Gets Us also ran a Super Bowl commercial, which was when the most controversy began....

Group of teenage friends using mobile phones to communicate with college students – Diverse teens … [+] Watching phones share content through social media platforms. Youth, friendship, and technology. getty It’s a shame to confess, but my vanity plate is mine. Be careful what you think. It was included with your vehicle. I love it, actually — it’s fun to talk to people about how I ended up with the custom plate and bought the car in the first place. I doubt I would ever pay extra for something like this, especially since it’s such a status symbol. The same opinion applies to social media verified badges. Meta, the parent company to both Instagram and Facebook announced recently a Meta Verified program for $12. This allows you to show the world that you’re not just one mindless rabbit. This badge is currently being distributed by the company overseas and has a striking resemblance with my Twitter Blue badge. Like that vanity plate, it’s mostly a status sy...

(Photo Illustration by Chesnot/Getty Images Getty Images These are the Key Takeaways Meta introduces a premium service for content creators via Instagram and Facebook. After targeted ads have come under increased scrutiny, Twitter introduced a subscription model as the first social media platform. While subscription models may not be popular with users, AI could hold the key for Meta’s revenue woes Meta is now a subscriber. It’s announced Facebook and Instagram, which have active user bases of 2.9bn and 2bn respectively, will now have a paid-for service called Meta Verified. The move comes following Twitter’s rocky launch of Twitter Blue, with Meta being the first Big Tech company to follow suit, and a challenging regulatory climate as advertising-reliant Meta looks to change course. How significant and what has Meta done? Let’s get into the detail. Technology sector is changing. With Big Tech evolving to stay afloat and the rise of AI, it’s an exciting time to invest in ...

Reverse empathy getty Social media can suck the life out of you — if you let it. It is possible to resist this life-sucking effect. Twitter and other apps have made it possible for anyone to openly share their thoughts, feelings, opinions, and ideas with an enormous audience over the past decade. We’ve also had access to the inner thoughts and personal convictions of celebrities. We’ve seen politicians make grand announcements, and we’ve followed world figures like they are communicating directly to us. What have we done? In studying social media trends since the beginning and tracking sentiment on these platforms, it’s obvious we haven’t always reacted with empathy. A study showed that social media posts are becoming more negative over the past five years. These algorithms are being modified to encourage more negative or outrageous content. I’ve used the term reverse empathy to describe the typical interactions I’ve seen, especially when it comes to Facebook comments and Tw...

Q: As the owner of Redoubt Marketing Solutions, a digital marketing agency in Wasilla, Alaska, can you tell us about your experience with branding and its impact on businesses? A: Absolutely. I have seen firsthand the significant impact of strong branding on a business. From increased customer loyalty to higher sales and profits, the benefits of effective branding are undeniable. That’s why branding is one of the most critical components of a successful marketing strategy. Q: Can you share with us the nine unwritten rules of branding that every business should know? A: Of course! These principles will guide businesses in creating a memorable, meaningful, and impactful brand that sets them apart from their competition:  I’ll break down each principle and give you some actionable tips to help you get started. Know your audience – Identify your target customers and their needs, wants, and desires. Create a strong brand identity – Develop a reco...