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🔁 LinkedIn reverses algorithm update & reconsiders hashtags
LinkedIn is backtracking on a recent algorithm tweak that flooded users’ feeds with older posts. The platform acknowledged the user feedback and has reverted to a system that prioritizes more recent content. In other LinkedIn news, the platform is de-emphasizing the importance of hashtags for content discovery, as its own text detection and matching models have improved. They are also exploring new AI-powered tools, including a voice-enabled AI interviewer to help craft resumes and an AI coaching tool for CEOs.
👉 You can read all about it at Social Media Today.
🤖 Meta says ‘No Thanks’ to EU’s voluntary AI code
Meta has announced that it will not be signing the European Union’s voluntary AI Code of Practice. The company cited concerns that the code introduces legal uncertainties and goes beyond the scope of the EU’s AI Act. While the code is not mandatory, it is designed to help companies comply with the upcoming AI regulations. Other major tech companies, including OpenAI and Microsoft, have indicated their intent to sign the code, highlighting a growing divide in the industry on how to approach AI regulation.
👉 You can learn more about it at The Verge.
🧠 Study finds 72% of US teens have used AI companions
According to a new study, nearly three-quarters of US teens (aged 13–17) have interacted with AI chatbots designed for social and conversational use. While many teens turn to these digital companions out of curiosity or for fun, a significant portion use them for emotional support or to practice social interactions. The findings raise questions about the potential for emotional dependency and the trustworthiness of advice given by AI.
👉 You can see the full study at TechCrunch.
🎉 Get ready for new emojis on your iPhone
Ready to level up your emoji game? The Unicode Consortium has approved a new batch of emojis that will be coming to iOS. The new set, part of Unicode 17.0, includes additions like an apple core, an orca, a trombone, and a treasure chest. However, don’t expect to see them in the initial release of iOS 26. Apple typically takes a few months to design its own versions of new emojis, so they will likely appear in a subsequent update to the operating system.
👉 You can check out the new emojis at Mashable.
📸 Instagram tests frame-by-frame like counts for carousels
Instagram is testing a new feature that will display the number of likes on each frame within a carousel post. This could provide valuable insights for content creators, allowing them to see which specific images or videos in a series are resonating most with their audience. The like count would be attributed to the frame that was on screen when the user hit the like button. This update could help creators refine their content strategy and create more engaging carousel posts.
👉 You can read all about it at Social Media Today.
🗓️ Newsjacking opportunities
Opportunities to celebrate this week:
- Wed, 23 Jul – Peanut Butter and Chocolate Day🥜🍫
- Thu 24 Jul – Tequila Day 🍸
- Fri 25 Jul – Carousel Day🎠
- Sat 26 Jul – Pride Amsterdam 🏳️🌈
- Sun 27 Jul – World Head and Neck Cancer Day 🎗️
- Mon 28 Jul – World Hepatitis Day 🩸
- Tue 29 Jul – Lasagna Day 🍝
And next…
- Wed 30 Jul – International Day of Friendship 🫶
- Thu 31 Jul – World Ranger Day 🌲
- Fri 1 Aug – International Beer Day 🍻
- Sat 2 Aug – Canal Parade Amsterdam 🏳️🌈
- Sun 3 Aug – Watermelon Day 🍉
- Mon 4 Aug – White Wine Day 🥂
- Tue 5 Aug – National Oyster Day 🦪
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Until the next one. XoXo, Erik 👋
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