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Google has rolled out its latest spam update, applying globally and across all languages. Unlike the December 2024 spam update, which finished in just seven days, this update is expected to take several weeks to complete.
TikTok now allows users to send voice notes and share up to nine images or videos in both one-to-one and group chats. This move brings TikTok’s messaging tools closer in line with other leading social platforms and deepens user engagement beyond video sharing.
In response to safety concerns, OpenAI will begin routing sensitive conversations to GPT-5 and introducing parental controls. The move follows recent incidents where ChatGPT failed to properly detect mental distress, prompting a wrongful death lawsuit.
At WordCamp US 2025, WordPress revealed “Telex,” its experimental AI development tool. Inspired by prompt-based coding services like V0 and Lovable, Telex demonstrates how AI can streamline software development within the WordPress ecosystem.
Spotify is rolling out a new “Messages” feature, giving users a dedicated space to share music, podcasts, and audiobooks directly with friends and family. The update aims to make word-of-mouth recommendations easier, benefiting both users and creators.
