Chaos & Amazement #2440 TikTok Lawsuit, Meta’s Movie Gen AI, and a MIDI-Powered Wooden Choir

Oct 12, 2024

TikTok faces lawsuits from multiple states over claims it deliberately hooked kids and teens. This case highlights a wider problem: how can social media keep users engaged without risking addiction or mental health issues?https://apnews.com/article/tiktok-lawsuit-youth-mental-health-2993f8e70d2e3d4eab9988df168fb948
Adobe's new web app lets creators add "nutrition labels" to their work. These labels show who made it and if AI can use it for training. It's a way to protect creator rights and keep content authentic. https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/8/24265031/adobe-content-authenticity-web-app-ai-label-availability

Meta AI just announced Movie Gen that generate AI video just from text. And it can generate sound effects and music for your videos.

Not my blog, but a project I’m involved in: the new version of https://www.influencermarketingalliance.be/ (in Dutch and in French) just went live. The Influencer Marketing Alliance is a professional association for content creators, influencers, and companies involved in influencer marketing. It advocates for fair industry practices, offers legal advice, networking opportunities, and educational resources to help its members grow professionally and navigate the complexities of influencer marketing.

Website builder Squarespace teams up with Jeff Koons, the artist famous for giant balloon sculptures. Now you can view all Koons' work online or use his style for your own site. https://collection.squarespace.com/jeffkoons
Film maker David Lynch's latest project is a road trip through the heart of America, captured in 121 unique interviews. Now available on YouTube, Interview Project offers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary Americans, showcasing their stories, resilience, and quirks. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg_0zd1h55ZdvJV6ealfkvf_jIPKX0gzO&si=iPdq6ViWsmotxS6z
Just discovered Tubetrotter! This website maps travel videos to their exact locations, allowing you to explore the world through the eyes of others. Think Google Maps + YouTube https://tubetrotter.live/
YouTubers, stop holding your lav mic! Just stop it, It's annoying.
Teenage Engineering just launched a MIDI-powered wooden choir, and it’s as quirky as you’d expect. After their medieval synth, these doll-like singers feel straight out of Midsommar—a bit creepy, but also super cool. https://teenage.engineering/products/choir

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