Tech Brew Ride Home Thu. 09/22 – Instagram To Crack Down On Nudes
Sep 22, 2022
Instagram is stepping up against unsolicited nude photos, aiming to enhance user safety. Meanwhile, Meta is quietly cutting back on staff as part of a broader cost-saving strategy. Google is challenging Dolby with its new royalty-free media formats, while Getty Images takes a bold stance by banning AI-generated content amidst legal concerns. Also discussed is the closure of Larry Page's ambitious flying car startup, and a review highlights the impressive features of the new Apple Watch Ultra, designed for both athletes and adventurers.
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2K Games Security Alert
- 2K Games warns users to avoid clicking links from their support account due to a hacking incident.
- Check official sources before interacting with support staff again.
Instagram's Nude Photo Filter
- Instagram develops a feature to filter unsolicited nude photos in DMs, similar to its "hidden words" feature.
- This aims to address online sexual harassment, a significant issue affecting women under 35.
Meta's Quiet Layoffs
- Meta is quietly reducing staff through restructuring and limited reapplication windows.
- This cost-cutting strategy, known as the "30-day list," affects even high-performing employees.