Looking forward to 2026, one significant interesting is that authenticity is becoming infinitely reproducible.

kept by eddie jan 01

As AI makes authenticity infinitely reproducible, Instagram's head argues creators matter more by embracing raw aesthetics and skepticism.

AI Writing Assistant
Typefully's new AI Writing Assistant learns a user's writing voice from past posts and generates platform-native drafts directly inside its editor.
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The Giant Test Kitchen Where Cooks Battle A.I. Slop
People Inc. uses its large test kitchen to produce authentic recipes as a counter to AI-generated recipe slop online.
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Meta launches Instants, a new iPhone app and Instagram feature for ephemeral sharing - 9to5Mac
Meta launches Instants, a new iPhone app and Instagram feature for ephemeral photo sharing that disappears after friends view it.
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Moms, Coaches, Doctors, Entrepreneurs: Who Are America’s Health and Wellness Influencers?
4 in 10 U.S. adults, and half under 50, get health information from influencers; 41% describe themselves as healthcare professionals, while coaches and entrepreneurs are also common.
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