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Signal launches in-app sustainer program to accept donations from users

The Verge

As a nonprofit, Signal doesn’t receive financial support from any advertisers or shareholders, a new blog post notes , and relies on users for donations. Secure messaging app Signal has launched a new feature that allows users to make donations within the app, the company announced.

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Twitter Fined $150 Million for Misuse of 2FA User Data

SecureWorld News

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) charged Twitter with a $150 million penalty for " deceptively using account security data for targeted advertising.". Twitter sells 2FA information to advertisers.

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Twitter now shares its ad revenue with the top creators

Dataconomy

The first Twitter ad revenue sharing payments included a total package of a couple of months, starting from February, and creators who subscribed to the Blue program with at least five million impressions were eligible for the first payouts. Today we launched our Creator Ads Revenue Sharing program.

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Social media used to be free. Not anymore.

Vox

The saying implies that you, the user, aren’t paying for apps like Instagram and Twitter because you’re giving away something else: your attention (and sometimes your content), which is sold to advertisers. But now, this free model of social media — subsidized by advertising — is under pressure.

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Protecting Student Data: A Comprehensive Guide for K12 Publishers

Kitaboo

Student Data Privacy and Security Challenges Lack of Training Data Breaches Security Risks in Online Learning Data Sharing Profiling and Tailored Advertising IV. These third parties often sell this data to advertisers, helping them target a potential new consumer. How to Protect Student Data? Wrapping Up! What is Student Data Privacy?

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LinkedIn pilots AI-powered Premium Company Pages for audience growth

Dataconomy

LinkedIn, the platform known for connecting professionals, has recently begun a pilot program aimed at enhancing its revenue streams through a new offering tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises. TechCrunch has discovered and verified that LinkedIn is developing a new subscription service called LinkedIn Premium Company Page.

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Closing the gender gap: What needs to be done

CIO Business Intelligence

These initiatives include mentorship and active championing and endorsement programs, active networking events, scholarships, and training programs specifically designed for women in lead tech initiatives. It is critical to conduct a thorough audit of the company’s policies and practices to identify areas of gender inequality.