It's Friday 5th July and here's what caught our eye on the internet this week.
Your Facebook and Instagram posts are training AI
Psssst... did you know Meta is harvesting user data (your social posts) from Facebook and Instagram to train its AI? And here in New Zealand there is no way to opt out of it. Until regulations catch up, your online information can be fed into AI models without your consent. Eeek!
404 Error Page but make it cute
Here is proof your 404 Error page can be cute and cool. Awwards put together the very best 404 error pages - the HTTP standard response code that informs users they have landed on a broken link - and we’re into it.
Here's a new platform encouraging creatives to share their skills for good
Creators Aotearoa is a newly launched platform (here in Aotearoa) connecting not-for-profits with creative marketers. A matchmaker for good people who might suck at marketing and creative people who might suck at giving. Check out their listings if you've got the skills.
NoPlace hits number 1 on Apple store
There is no place like NoPlace. A new app blending Twitter and MySpace features has become the top app on the App Store and has captivated Gen Z with its text-exclusive social experience.