Google workers will listen to audio snippets of people speaking to its digital voice assistant to help improve the product’s quality – if users give the company permission to do so. #voice
The music video for “Despacito” set an Internet record in April 2018 when it became the first video to hit five billion views on YouTube. In the process, “Despacito” reached a less celebrated milestone: it burned as much energy as 40,000 U.S. homes use in a year. #cloudcomputing
Last year, the New York Public Library released an experiment to put the full text of novels in its Instagram Stories. Today, an estimated 300,000 people are reading books this way. #instagramnovels
Google says that it has achieved quantum supremacy, a major milestone towards the development of quantum computers. Google said it was “The first computation that can only be performed on a quantum processor.” #quantumcomputing
Chad Allen explains how losing access to comics after becoming blind inspired Unseen, the first audio comic aimed at readers who see with their mind. #comics #accessibility
A new study from Deloitte agency Heat found that representation in ads correlated with an increase in both stock price and public perception. #advertising #diversity
RT @pamelapaul Great news for comics fans as The New York Times Book Review brings back graphic books and manga bestseller lists. Plus a return to mass market bestsellers and two new paperback lists for kids.
RT @michellemanafy After being purchased by a private equity firm in 2014, Patch revamped its model and is entering its fourth year of profitability while publishing in 1,227 communities. #newsbusiness
In mid-September, Facebook published the framework for creating an oversight body to make “principled, independent decisions” about controversial content published on the social network. Is this Zuckerberg’s ‘wolf dressed in sheep’s clothing’ or a genuine effort to protect free and responsible expression?
RT @aohioma Attention POC aspiring book editors! The #RepresentationMattersMentorProgram offers personalized mentorship and career guidance in the publishing industry. Apply by 10/1!
RT @Miranda_Paul Getting ready for another year of #mentorships with @diversebooks. Let’s make some noise and spread the word about the opportunity to work with these FABULOUS individuals for a year! Applications open Oct. 1, 2019.
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