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Insta’s newest features to boost user experience and prevent future chaos

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Heading to twitter to discover that Instagram is having an outage is a thing of the past thanks to a new Insta feature.

The newest feature coming to your Insta feed

Whether it’s FOMO or your company’s lifeline depends on it, there’s nothing more stressful than when Instagram has an outage right before you get into your favourite Reel.

Not to mention the utter chaos users experienced when both Instagram and Facebook went down twice last week.

That’s why, in an attempt to avoid recurring meltdowns, Facebook Inc is testing a new feature to notify users of outages or technical issues directly on the app.

“We’re committed to sharing more information about the nuts and bolts of Instagram, and we recently published posts on how our algorithms work and how Search works,” Instagram says.

“Today we’re announcing two new features to help give people more information about Instagram outages and their account status, directly in the app.”

The testing will occur over a few months, running only in the United States.

The new feature will notify users in their Activity Feed about when an outage has occurred and when it’s resolved.

However, only major outages will be detected or when Instagram sees its users looking for answers.

“Just like any experiment, this may be something we roll out more widely, but we want to start small and learn.”

“And if it makes sense to, we’ll expand to more people.”

Changes to “support request”

In addition to this new feature, Instagram is making changes to its “support request” feature.

In a new tool dubbed “account status”, users will have access to information regarding their content distribution and whether they’re at risk of having their account disabled.

If users believe they have been wrongly reported, they’ll be able to request a review directly from the feature.

The account status tool is expected to make its debut within the coming months.

Instagram will continue to update their users on the progress of both features, with an announcement on the results of their outage notification tool and account status feature to come in the next few months.

Written by Rebecca Borg

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Rising Ticketmaster scams: how to protect yourself from fraud

Rising cyber scams target Ticketmaster users, exploiting emotional connections; experts advise on protective measures against fraud.

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Rising cyber scams target Ticketmaster users and exploiting emotional connections.

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Cyber scams targeting Ticketmaster users are on the rise, exploiting emotions and rushing fans into poor decisions. To avoid falling victim, individuals should verify offers, access official websites, and enhance security with measures like two-factor authentication.

Cyber scams targeting Ticketmaster users are increasing, causing significant vulnerability to fraud.

The rise of these scams is linked to three vulnerabilities: emotional connections to performances, reliance on digital platforms, and ease of access to scams.

Scammers exploit the fear of missing out (FOMO), particularly during high-demand events like Taylor Swift’s concerts.

Fans often rush into purchasing tickets without verifying the legitimacy of the offers, leading to poor decision-making.

If someone falls victim to a scam, their recourse is limited, often relying on Ticketmaster or other platforms for support.

Many fraudulent websites mimic legitimate ticket sellers, tricking users into entering personal information.

To avoid falling for scams, individuals should take their time, scrutinise offers, and ensure they access official websites directly.

Steve Tcherchian, Chief Product Officer and Chief Information Security Officer at XYPRO joins to discuss how to counter these cyber attacks.

Implementing two-factor authentication on ticketing platforms provides an additional layer of security.

While there are no guarantees to stop scams, ticket platforms must enhance their security measures.

Issues with customer service and support during scams can exacerbate the situation for victims.

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Australia’s workforce revolution sets the stage for a four-day work week

Australia’s AI Workforce Revolution: Automation Paves the Way for a Four-Day Work Week and New Job Redesigns.

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Australia’s AI workforce revolution: automation paves the way for a four-day work week.

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UiPath’s report highlights the rapid shift towards “agentic automation,” where AI makes autonomous decisions, encouraging businesses to reassess roles and harness automation for productivity. This evolution may enable a four-day work week and necessitates the retraining of staff while ensuring regulations are in place for trust and compliance with AI integration.

The trend towards work reallocation is rapidly advancing, with UiPath’s new report identifying significant shifts in AI and automation.

Key insights from the report suggest a move towards “agentic automation,” where AI begins to make autonomous decisions. Yelena GalstianHead of Solutions and Customer Advisory at UiPath shares her key insights.

Organisations are encouraged to reassess existing roles and identify areas where automation can enhance productivity.

A critical aspect will be the orchestration of collaboration between human employees, AI agents, and software robots to ensure effective teamwork.

Looking ahead, the motto for businesses is to “redesign and reassign” processes while considering how AI can handle repetitive tasks, allowing human employees to focus on more complex responsibilities.

As organisations embrace these changes, we could see a potential transition to a four-day work week, made feasible through increased efficiency and productivity from AI.

For further insights into the research and methodologies for implementing AI in business, interested parties can connect with the UiPath team through their website.

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Data centres pushed to breaking point as AI demands surge

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The hidden cost of AI’s unstoppable growth

The rise of AI is pushing data centres to their limits, with increasing demands for high-resolution telemetry and greater power capacity. As AI applications grow more complex, managing these challenges efficiently has become a critical focus for industry leaders. The quest for smarter solutions is reshaping the infrastructure landscape. Luke Dalske, COO of Radix IoT, joins the program to discuss.

 

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