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    LinkedIn’s new AI tool could be your dream job matchmaker

    SOPA Images / Contributor / Getty Images The high volume of job applications makes it challenging for recruiters to find the talent they need and for people to get hired. LinkedIn is adding a new feature that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to make the recruitment process more seamless, helping both parties connect efficiently.  Also: These […] More

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    How to delete Facebook, Messenger, or Instagram – if you want Meta out of your life

    ZDNETFacebook, Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp have been a huge part of our lives for what feels like forever. But that appears to be changing for some. Whether it’s to get more IRL time back or because of recent controversies, more and more users are looking for the exits. Also: ‘How to quit Facebook?’ searches spike after Meta’s fact-checking banIf you’re ready to finally say goodbye to all-things Meta, I’ll walk you through the quickest and easiest ways to delete your Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp accounts. It’s not hard at all and can be done in a matter of minutes. I’ve detailed the steps for both iPhone and Android users, though you can do most of it from a computer if that’s your preference.How to delete FacebookWhat you’ll need: To delete your Facebook account, you can use the Facebook app on your phone or do it from a computer. These instructions are for the iPhone and Android mobile apps, but the process is similar to a computer browser. More

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    Need a TikTok alternative? How to get started with Neptune – and why you should

    ZDNET/NeptuneTikTok’s days in the US might be numbered, with the deadline for the company to either sell the app to a US company or shut down entirely coming up this Friday, Jan. 19. As a result, many US TikTokers are taking to the app to post videos with the overwhelming sentiment of “what’s next?”A TikTok user posted a video, that has since garnered 10.5 million views, asking people what app they will use as a TikTok replacement. To my surprise, many comments didn’t suggest China-owned platforms Lemon8 or RedNote, currently ranked #1 on the App Store. Rather, users recommended Neptune, an app that isn’t even out yet. Also: Why I don’t regret leaving X for BlueskyNeptune has a unique approach to social media. The biggest standout is its customizable algorithm, unlike YouTube, TikTok, and most other social media platforms, which have proprietary algorithms that users can’t control. It also has ghost metrics, meaning it doesn’t prioritize or showcase followers and prefers quality. Since the app is not yet out, you need to fill out a form and join a Discord server to get on the waitlist to become a beta tester, which could be an intimidating process if you’ve never done it before. I will walk you through how to do so below, and you’ll see it’s much simpler than you may think. The biggest perk is that you can reserve your username before the app even rolls out — a huge boon for content creators.  More

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    Writers voice anxiety about using AI. Readers don’t seem to care

    oxygen/Getty Images What does it mean for a writer, such as a novelist, to have a unique “voice”? And does artificial intelligence (AI) help or hurt that voice?  Microsoft researchers set out to answer that question with a small study using 19 fiction writers, 30 readers, and short passages written with the help of OpenAI’s GPT-4. […] More