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Show HN: Baltic security monitor from public data sources

People around me started repeating stuff from various psyop campaigns on TikTok or other social media they consume.Especially when living in Baltics it's basically 24/7 fearmongering here from anywhere, either it's constant russian disinfo targeted campaigns via their chains of locals or social media campaings or some bloggers chasing hype on clickbait posts, so it was driving me mad, and it is distracting and annoying when someone from your closest ones got hooked on one of these

I spent a year building a GPS-ephemeral social network. Here's what happened

I was doom-scrolling Instagram when I asked myself: Why am I even doing this?I'm a graphic designer, not a professional dev, but I decided to build the opposite of the "engagement at all costs" machine. No algorithm. No permanent profiles. No infinite scroll. Just GPS, reciprocity, and 48-hour ephemeral posts.The ConceptWhat if posts stayed in the physical location where you took them? I built Bliip: a Vanilla JS PWA radar-based platform where content is anchored to GPS coordinate

Social Craft AI-How well connected is your LinkedIn Network?

We built SocialCraft AI to model the decay of LinkedIn connections using an exponential decay model, where relationship strength decreases by 50% every 90 days.The problem we identified is that many professionals struggle to maintain meaningful connections on LinkedIn, leading to a decline in engagement and missed opportunities. For instance, if you haven't interacted with a connection in 180 days, their relationship strength drops to just 25% of its original value. This decay can significa

Show HN: Ltx 2.3 – Audio to Video

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Show HN: Social Media, Reset

Zeta was built for one simple reason: Social media should not control the narrative. Algorithms shouldn’t manipulate opinions. Platforms shouldn’t silence people. Zeta is a non-biased social network where ideas compete freely. No political agenda. No shadow banning. Just open conversation. Welcome to the reset. Website: meetzeta[dot]com

Facebook adds AI-powered updates to Marketplace

<p>New features include artificial intelligence suggestions for listing summaries, prepaid shipping labels and AI-generated profile summaries.</p>

LinkedIn updates its Feed algorithm

<p>The professional platform outlined a series of revamped systems to cater more effectively to user interests and better understand contextual relevance.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Snapchat to host AR exhibition at SXSW with Jonathan Yeo

<p>The app partnered with the portrait artist to showcase the potential for interactive creation and give visitors a chance to test Snap&rsquo;s AR Specs.</p>

LinkedIn tests out AI-powered interview screening

<p>The platform is in the early stages of implementing a feature that will allow hiring professionals to manage initial candidate assessments using artificial intelligence interviewers.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

LinkedIn shares tips on optimizing post content for AI chatbots

<p>The platform published a new guide outlining how users can enhance their content to improve their chances to appear in artificial intelligence answers.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Snapchat influences telecommunications purchases

<p>Users on the app are two times more likely to sign up with a service provider after seeing in-app content from a creator, according to a new report from the company.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

GUAP Magazine Founders Explain Why True Excellence Transcends Social Media Followers

"Excellence for us isn't just about having all the followers in the world and being that person who's already on all of the front covers, you can still be in your bedroom and 'be excellence'."

Khloé Kardashian Explained Why She Doesn't Post About Her Brother Rob On Social Media

Let them be!

Flipkart Sent An Extremely Sexist Email To All Its Users, And Here's Their Apology

"Research shows that beautiful women are more successful in their lives," the email said.

We Can Accurately Guess Which Season Your Birthday Is In Based On The Brands You Pick

Winter, spring, summer, or fall?

A Meme About Venmo Has Actually Led To People Getting Paid For Petty Favors On Social Media

Yung entrepreneurship.

17 Hilarious Complaints About Newborns That'll Make New Parents Laugh Way Too Hard

Wipe that gummy little smile off your face, baby!

Rihanna Is Apparently “Freaking The F Out” Over The Terrifying Shooting At Her House — Here’s Everything We Know So Far About The Suspect

The alleged attacker reportedly posted about Rihanna on social media a few weeks ago.

“This Is America”: People Are Heartbroken After Sterling K. Brown Shared The Bleak Reason Why He Keeps His Sons Very Visible On Social Media

“This made me realize how ignorant I really am.”

Trump's Latest Social Media Meltdown Has Everyone Questioning His Mental State, And The Screencaps Are Just Completely Bonkers

"He needs to be impeached," one social media critic said of the president after yet another Truth Social meltdown.