YouTube 2025 Goals, BuzzFeed's Joyful Platform

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Celebrating 20 years, YouTube outlines its 2025 roadmap with four transformative goals, focusing on culture, creators, TV, and AI.
BuzzFeed unveils plans for a social media platform aimed at fostering creativity, connection, and joy, countering AI-driven negativity. Let’s get into All the Tech Updates of the Day.

Today’s TECH Highlights:

• YouTube 2025 Goals, BuzzFeed's Joyful Platform, WhatsApp Social Links

• AI SnapShots: Altman vs. Musk, Paris AI Summit

• Gadget of the Day: Powerbeats Pro 2

• Tech TIP: How to Disable Apple Intelligence

• In a Nutshell: More Bits & Bytes Tech Updates

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TOP TECH SNAPSHOTS

• YouTube’s Vision for 2025 - Four Big Bets: As YouTube celebrates its 20th anniversary, CEO Neal Mohan unveiled four "big bets" for 2025. The platform aims to remain the cultural epicenter, empower creators as "Hollywood startups," optimize TV viewing with features like second-screen interaction, and expand AI tools like auto-dubbing for global accessibility. Enhanced podcast monetization and child safety measures using machine learning are also on the agenda. These initiatives aim to shape YouTube’s next decade as a leader in entertainment and innovation.

• BuzzFeed's New Platform - Spreading Joy Online: BuzzFeed is developing a new social media platform to combat the negativity fueled by AI-driven algorithms on traditional platforms like TikTok and Meta. CEO Jonah Peretti envisions a space designed for creativity and connection, free from addictive content strategies. Dubbed "Island," the platform will focus on interactive storytelling, quirky experiences, and user empowerment through creative AI tools. Early access is available via a waitlist as BuzzFeed seeks to redefine the internet with positivity and community-driven engagement.

• WhatsApp to Link Social Media Profiles in New Update: WhatsApp is working on a new feature that will allow users to link their social media profiles to their WhatsApp accounts. Discovered in a beta version for iPhone, the feature lets users add links to platforms like Instagram, making it easier for contacts to find them elsewhere. The option to link is optional, but verification processes may be implemented to prevent misuse. This aims to enhance user engagement and make profiles more informative.

AI SNAPSHOTS

• Altman Rejects Musk's Bid, Calling it a Slow-Down Tactic: Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, rejected Elon Musk's $97.4 billion bid for OpenAI's nonprofit, viewing it as an attempt to decelerate OpenAI's advancement. Altman emphasized Musk's role as a competitor with xAI and suggested Musk's actions stem from insecurity. While Altman swiftly dismissed the offer, OpenAI's board is likely to formally reject it, though board member Larry Summers stated he hasn't received formal communication about the bid beyond media reports.

• Paris AI Summit - Key Highlights and Outcomes: The Paris AI Action Summit, gathering leaders from over 100 countries, focused on key themes in AI. A public interest AI platform was launched to boost public and private efforts for AI's public good. The summit emphasized global cooperation in AI governance and bridging digital divides. For the first time, AI's energy impact was discussed, including an observatory with the International Energy Agency. Twenty major corporations and startups pledged to invest €150 billion in European AI over the next five years. The summit stressed ethical standards, human rights, and a coordinated regulatory framework for AI technologies.

GADGET OF THE DAY

Powerbeats Pro 2: Enhanced Sound, Fit, and Heart Rate Tracking

The Powerbeats Pro 2 features a redesigned, lighter build for a superior fit, thanks to extensive athlete testing. It includes active noise canceling (ANC), transparency mode, personalized spatial audio, and adaptive EQ. Key features include integrated heart rate monitoring with real-time data relayed to fitness apps, up to 45 hours of total battery life with fast charging, wireless charging, and IPX4 sweat and water resistance. Improved mics with voice isolation enhance call clarity, and on-device controls provide easy music management. Available in Electric Orange.

TECH TIP

How to Disable Apple Intelligence on Your Devices

Apple Intelligence offers AI-powered features like ChatGPT integration, writing assistance, and personalized notifications. To turn it off:

• iPhone or iPad:

  • Open Settings.

  • Tap Apple Intelligence & Siri.

  • Toggle off Apple Intelligence.

• Mac:

  • Click the Apple menu and select System Settings.

  • Choose Apple Intelligence & Siri.

  • Toggle off Apple Intelligence.

TECH INSPIRATION OF THE DAY

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In a Nutshell

More Bits & Bytes Tech Updates

1. Apple Maps Update: Apple Maps now reflects "Gulf of America" for US users, following a government order. Global rollout is expected soon.

2. Gaming App Store: Apple is reportedly developing a new, dedicated app store specifically for games.

3. YouTube on TV: YouTube has announced that more people in the U.S. are watching YouTube on TVs than on mobile devices.

4. PinkSky on Android: PinkSky, an Instagram-like app built on Bluesky, is now available on Android devices.

5. Musk's OpenAI Bid: Investors are funding Elon Musk's $97 billion attempt to take over OpenAI.

6. Google I/O Date: Google's annual I/O developer conference is scheduled for May 20-21.