An emerging genre of video collapses the boundaries between celebrities and their audiences.
Category: Social Media
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Hope Walz Reflects on Tim Walz’s Campaign as She Returns to Normal Life
A year after her father became the Democratic vice-presidential nominee, the 24-year-old Hope Walz reflects on all that has changed for her and the world.
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Why Does Xi Keep Purging Loyalists? Look to Stalin and Mao for the Answer.
China’s “bedside eavesdroppers,” the online posse parsing rumors for power shifts, have a lot to work with as Xi Jinping pushes aside his own political appointees.
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A.I. Travel Tools Are Everywhere. Are They Any Good?
A.I.-powered tools can help you plan trips, squeeze value out of loyalty programs and translate languages. But don’t give up Google Flights just yet.
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Madison Avenue Is Starting to Love A.I.
Advertisers are increasingly using generative artificial intelligence to make their commercials.
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Hyrox Works to Address Wall Ball Squat Criticism
As the fitness competition Hyrox gains momentum, it is facing criticism from people who think one move in particular is not being judged correctly.
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On ‘Roommate Court,’ an N.Y.C. Comedian Rules on Dirty Dishes and More
On the video series “Roommate Court,” a comedian passes judgment on New Yorkers’ household disagreements.
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He Sold His Likeness. Now His Avatar Is Shilling Supplements on TikTok.
Welcome to a new era of commercial work fueled by generative artificial intelligence.
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The C.E.O. of Duolingo Wants to Have a Conversation About A.I.
The language-learning app with more than 100 million users has embraced artificial intelligence but has also faced consumer backlash for it.
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One Way Gen Z Finds Stress Relief? Overspending on Treats.
Any excuse is good enough for young adults to treat themselves, whether it’s failing an exam, getting a “job well done” from a boss or simply washing the dishes.
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Taylor Swift and Drake Promote Albums on Podcasts in Media Landscape Shift
The two megastars recently sat for hourslong video conversations on streaming platforms, reflecting a shift in how the ultrafamous cultivate both casual and die-hard fans.