Issue 112: It's back, babaaay
After a year of no Digital Things newsletters, things be getting digital once again.
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Issue 111: No tact to the Online Safety Act
The Online Safety Act has caused a number of issues for various organisations, including in arts and culture.
Issue 110: Insta Google Search results
Google has announced that Instagram posts will now appear in Google Search results.
Issue 109: CivilisAItion is here
AI agents have created a rudimentary version of civilisation in the world of Minecraft. What could go wrong?
Issue 108: Time Travelling AI
A new TikTok channel of AI created time-travel videos has taken the world by storm and its content is trash. But people love it.
Issue 107: DeepSeeking new AI platforms
China launched a competitor to the other, mostly American backed, AI platforms (like ChatGPT). Supposedly it's very good, but there's concerns around data protection and privacy.
Issue 106: TikTok goes the clock (again)
TikTok went temporarily dark in the US this January, but Trump's u-turn as he got into office brought it back.
Issue 105: leaving Twitter for bluer skies
Organisations are leaving Twitter left, left and centre - but is Bluesky the best alternative?
Issue 104: One million tank lovers
The Tank Museum reaches 1 million subscribers on YouTube.
Issue 103: Gen Z's writing the script
Welcome to issue 103 of Digital Things, by Alec Ward.