RedNote Recruited US Influencers to Promote App Amid TikTok Ban Uncertainty

A marketing campaign brief obtained by WIRED reveals how the Chinese app is trying to capitalize on its sudden international popularity.

 

Source https://www.wired.com/story/rednote-is-asking-american-influencers-to-promote-its-app/

China, TikTok, Apps, influencer, Chinese, tech policy

Influencers Are Hawking Wellness Products in Response to the LA Fires

Essential oils, detox regimens, parasite cleanses, and raw milk have entered the disaster economy.

 

Source https://www.wired.com/story/influencers-are-hawking-wellness-products-in-response-to-the-la-fires/

Climate Desk, science, wildfires, disinformation, climate change, health, environment, California, los angeles

MAGA Influencers Take Their Victory Lap, With Big Tech Picking Up the Tab

At parties throughout Washington over the long Inauguration weekend, creators and strategists who take credit for Donald Trump’s victory toasted their success on the dimes of TikTok, Google, and Spotify.

 

Source https://www.wired.com/story/maga-influencers-inauguration-victory-lap/

elections, Donald Trump, influencer, TikTok, 2024 election, podcasts, Social Media

RedNote Scrambles to Hire English-Speaking Content Moderators

Job listings posted in China this week indicate that Xiaohongshu, also known as RedNote, is struggling to handle an influx of new users joining the platform from TikTok.

 

Source https://www.wired.com/story/xiaohongshu-english-moderators-red-note/

TikTok, China, Social Media, content moderation, Apps, Policy

How to Use Parental Controls in Your Google, Apple, and Microsoft Accounts

The three biggest tech companies all offer a wealth of options to limit screen time, find lost devices, and more.

 

Source https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-use-parental-controls-in-your-google-apple-and-microsoft-accounts/

how-to, Apps, tips, parenting, kids, software, apple, Microsoft, Google

Want to Avoid AI Scams? Try These Tips From Our Experts

If you missed the recent live, subscriber-only Q&A about money and AI scams with WIRED’s advice columnist Reece Rogers, you can watch the replay here.

 

Source https://www.wired.com/story/avoid-scams-ai-unlocked-live/

artificial intelligence, machine learning, algorithms, ai, security, money