634 | News from the EDGE | Week of 10.16.2023

October 18, 2023

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Welcome back to another episode of News from the EDGE! Google has begun initiating the removal of third-party cookies, with hopes to eventually fully eliminate this tracking capability. YouTube unveils AI-powered campaign, Spotlight Moments, which allows brands to align ads with the most relative cultural content. Plus, you might have an interest in digging into Microsoft AI. Why? A $15,000 cash prize for those who come across a bug is why! Stay connected to the SEO world and up to speed on everything you need to know right here on The EDGE of The Web!

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News from the EDGE:

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• [00:04:44] 1% of Chrome users will have third-party cookies disabled in 2024
• [00:07:15] Looking for an extra $15,000? All you have to do is find a bug in Microsoft’s AI
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  EDGE of the Web Sponsor: Site Strategics

• [00:11:11] Brands can now target ‘the most relevant and engaging’ videos on YouTube with Spotlight Moments

AI Blitz:

• [00:13:24] The Chatbots Are Now Talking to Each Other
• [00:16:05] Research: GPT-4 Jailbreak Easily Defeats Safety Guardrails
• [00:18:16] AI reads ancient Roman scrolls

AI Tools:

• [00:21:12] TweetHunter- All-in-one Twitter growth tool to create content using AI, build an audience, and schedule posts
• [00:22:21] Face Swap by Akool- Swap faces in photos and videos at studio quality
• [00:23:16]

  EDGE of the Web Sponsor: InLinks

Barry Blast from Search Engine Roundtable:

• [00:25:25] Google Consolidating Local Search Photos Guidelines
• [00:26:16] Google October Core Update Heated Weekend Volatility

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Today’s Headlines

• 1% of Chrome users will have third-party cookies disabled in 2024
• Looking for an extra $15,000? All you have to do is find a bug in Microsofts AI
• Brands can now target ‘the most relevant and engaging’ videos on YouTube with Spotlight Moments

AI News

• The Chatbots Are Now Talking to Each Other
• Research: GPT-4 Jailbreak Easily Defeats Safety Guardrails
• AI reads ancient Roman scrolls

AI Tools

• TweetHunter- All-in-one Twitter growth tool to create content using AI, build an audience, and schedule posts
• Face Swap by Akool- Swap faces in photos and videos, at studio quality

Fast Track

• Google Consolidating Local Search Photos Guidelines
• Google October Core Update Heated Weekend Volatility

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