Observed Signal · Oct 16, 2024 · Product Launch · Source: OnlineMarketing.de · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Instagram Profile Cards Officially Rolled Out
Instagram has officially rolled out Profile Cards, enabling users to edit animated digital business cards that can be shared via QR codes or links. The cards can include name, username, bio, links, music, and a background image, and are two-sided with a back side that provides a brief profile overview. Users can download the card, share it via WhatsApp or post it in Stories, and export it to other apps. A video option for the Profile Cards is currently in testing. Instagram announced the global launch across its channels, illustrating design details from creators. Notably, the cards omit follower counts and the blue verification badge, focusing on essential profile information for private networking. The feature is intended to simplify profile sharing and potentially drive traffic across apps and channels.
Moderate impact feature rollout on social platform profile sharing
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- Instagram officially rolled out Profile Cards that can be edited and shared via QR codes or links.
- Cards can include name, username, bio, business links, music, and a background image; they are two-sided.
- Users can download the cards, share via WhatsApp, or post in Stories, and export to other apps.
- A video option for Profile Cards is currently in testing.
- Instagram announced the global launch across its channels, highlighting private networking and easier profile sharing.
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Instagram Edits App Now Supports Carousel Creation
Instagram's Edits app now allows creators to create Carousel posts directly within the app, according to an announcement by Instagram's Creators account via Instagram and Threads. The feature is available immediately for iOS users, with an Android version expected soon. In a broadcast channel, Instagram head Adam Mosseri confirmed that users can mix photos and videos on any slide, connect images across slides, and use the same stickers, text effects, and cutouts used in video editing. This functionality aims to streamline content creation and boost engagement, as Carousels remain a popular format on the platform. Additionally, the Edits AI Assistant, which provides video ideas based on account metrics, is currently available only in the US. Meta continues to enhance its creator tools to support social media marketing efforts.
Musician sentenced for AI streaming fraud
A 54-year-old musician in the US has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for orchestrating a large-scale streaming fraud scheme. Using up to 10,000 bots, thousands of fake accounts, and thousands of AI-generated songs, he manipulated streaming platforms such as Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube between 2017 and 2024. The fraudulent streams generated millions in royalty payments. At one point, his songs achieved 80.9 million streams in April, far surpassing Taylor Swift's 9.3 million. The court also ordered him to repay over $8 million. His defense argued that no musicians were directly harmed, but prosecutors countered that real artists and fans were deprived of royalties.
Google launches AI game creation platform Playground
Google has launched Playground, an experimental AI-powered browser platform that lets users create, play, and share games via text prompts, with no coding needed. It uses a conversational interface to modify game elements, supports 2D/3D and single-player/multiplayer modes, and offers options to keep games private, share via link, or publish to the Explore gallery. Future integration with Unity Spark is planned for advanced 3D and export. Available in the US for users 18+ with tiered access via Google One. Safety screening and community guidelines ensure responsible use, and games can be surfaced based on ratings. This launch follows Project Genie demos and competes with Meta's Horizon Create and YouTube's Playables.
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