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API will help developers to create different apps and experiences around Threads, TechCrunch reported. (Bloomberg) News 

Threads App Development Underway – Details Inside

Adarsh V.K

Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, revealed on Saturday that the company has intentions to develop an application programming interface (API) for Threads. This will help developers create different apps and experiences around Threads, TechCrunch reported. “We’re working on it. I’m concerned that it means a lot more content from publishers and not a lot more content from creators, but it still looks like we need to do something,” Mosseri said in an Instagram post. We are now on WhatsApp. Click to join. Recently, Meta reported that Threads has reached…

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Starting with iOS 17, developers will need to explain why they're using certain APIs. News 

Apple Imposing Restrictions on ‘Fingerprinting’ with New App Store API Regulations

Adriana Marais, , ,

Apple plans to take action against Apps that engage in “fingerprinting” by collecting data on users’ devices to track them. An article on Apple’s developer site, discovered by 9to5Mac, reveals that the crackdown will begin with the launch of iOS 17, tvOS 17, watchOS 10, and macOS Sonoma. Developers will be obligated to provide an explanation for their use of “required reason APIs,” and any Apps that fail to do so adequately will face rejection starting in spring 2024. “Some APIs… can be misused to identify a device or user,…

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OpenAI releases code interpreter plugin for ChatGPT Plus users. (AFP) AI 

OpenAI Introduces ChatGPT Plus Code Interpreter – Could It Replace Data Scientists?

Febin Mathew,

OpenAI has made several announcements this week, and among them is the launch of the Code Interpreter plugin. This plugin was first introduced a few months ago in Alpha mode, but it will now be accessible to ChatGPT Plus users in Beta mode from next week. With the Code Interpreter, ChatGPT gains the ability to perform a range of tasks including data analysis, chart creation, file editing, mathematical operations, and even code execution. This update brings exciting possibilities for data science applications. Now that Code Interpreter is available in beta,…

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Reddit removes protesting moderators from their position. (Bloomberg) News 

Reddit responds to API price increase protests from moderators

Adarsh V.K,

It has been reported that Reddit moderators who joined the protests against the company’s API pricing change have been removed from their positions. Those who changed their subreddit’s label to NSFW, indicating the allowance of sexual content, were among those suspended. The protests began on June 12, with many Reddit communities going private to express their dissatisfaction with the planned price increases for API requests, which resulted in several third-party apps ceasing operations from June 30. It is believed that the Moderators were suspended for making their community NSFW. Usually,…

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Ransomware gang BlackCat is likely behind a February attack on the company. News 

Hackers on Reddit Issue Ultimatum for $4.5 Million and API Alterations or Risk Leak of 80GB of Data

Febin Mathew, , , , ,

Reddit disclosed in February that it had fallen prey to a focused phishing attack that resulted in the exposure of confidential documents, code, dashboards, and contracts, as well as the personal information of some advertisers and current and former employees. Although none of the data has been made public, this could change soon. BlackCat, also known as ALPHV, a ransomware gang, has claimed responsibility for the breach and says it has 80GB of compressed data. In a post titled “The Reddit Files,” BlackCat has stated that it will erase the…

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Moderators emphasized the need for sustained action after Reddit CEO Steve Huffman reportedly dismissed the blackouts’ impact. News 

Subreddits Aim to Continue API Demonstrations Indefinitely

Nitin Misra,

The moderators of well-known Reddit communities have announced their intention to continue their blackout protests for an indefinite period. Initially, several subreddits had planned to participate in the demonstrations against the company’s API changes only from Monday to Wednesday of this week. However, the decision to extend the protests came after CEO Steve Huffman allegedly sent a memo to staff expressing his belief that Reddit would overcome the situation, as previous controversies had passed. In response to Huffman’s stance, a user wrote, “They should be prepared to face the consequences…

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Thousands of subreddits went private in response to Reddit starting to charge developers for API access. News 

Reddit CEO Assures Employees that API Protest Will Pass

Nitin Misra, , ,

Reddit users may find that their preferred subreddit is currently unavailable due to over 8,000 communities going private in protest of Reddit’s API policy changes. The moderators of some of these subreddits have stated that they will reopen access on Wednesday, while others plan to continue their protests indefinitely. Despite this, Reddit’s co-founder and CEO, Steve Huffman, appears unconcerned. According to The Verge, Huffman told staff to block the noise from the collective action. He noted in the memo that it didn’t have a “significant impact on revenue” yet, and…

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As thousands of subreddits move towards going private, Reddit suffers a massive outage. (REUTERS) News 

Reddit Experiences WIDESPREAD Outage Prior to Scheduled API Modifications; Thousands of Subreddits Offline

Adriana Marais,

Reddit, the widely used discussion forum, experienced a significant worldwide outage on June 12th. Downdetector, an online outage monitor, reported that up to 45,000 users had difficulty accessing the website and various subreddits. The outage coincided with a planned protest by thousands of subreddits against the company’s new API pricing changes, resulting in the subreddits going private. The company’s outage was partly attributed to the subreddits going dark. The subreddits are expected to continue their protest until June 14th. A Reddit spokesperson told The Verge that “a significant number of…

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Starting next month, third-party app developers using Reddit's vast troves of data will have to pay a price and the changes could affect players across the spectrum AI 

Why are Thousands of Subreddits Shutting Down?

Febin Mathew, , ,

On Monday, numerous well-liked Reddit communities, covering a wide range of topics such as Apple Inc, gaming, and music, prevented their users from accessing their content as a form of protest against the company’s intention to impose fees for accessing its data. Starting next month, third-party app developers who use Reddit’s massive databases will have to pay the price, and the changes could affect players everywhere — from deeper-pocketed companies like OpenAI to small developers. The Apollo app, popular among Redditors for its alternative interface to the official platform, has…

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Embrace your writing skills with these AI tools. (Pexels) AI 

3 AI Writing Tools to Help You Become a Master Wordsmith – Rytr to Jasper

Febin Mathew, , , ,

In recent years, AI writing software has become increasingly popular and effective. What was once considered a novelty has now become mainstream, with a plethora of AI solutions flooding the market and transforming the writing industry. To help you navigate this growing landscape, we’ve compiled a list of the best AI writing software available, each with their own unique strengths and applications. How does artificial intelligence improve the writing workflow? Artificial intelligence writing platforms offer different solutions for the different writing tasks that people face every day. These tools can…

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Some subreddits have said they will be protesting indefinitely. News 

Reddit Witnesses Over 6,000 Communities Shut Down in Protest of API Alterations

Febin Mathew,

The Reddit community has initiated a widespread demonstration against the company’s contentious API modifications. Numerous subreddits have “gone dark,” rendering their communities private and preventing non-subscribers from accessing their content. This protest has garnered thousands of participants. Some of the site’s most popular subreddits, including r/Music, r/funny, r/aww and r/todayilearned — each with millions of followers — have joined the effort, along with thousands of other communities. The movement has grown significantly in recent days with CEO Steve Huffman’s user AMA, where he advocated for new policies that will see…

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Apollo, a popular Reddit app, has been forced to shut down due to the new API pricing regime. (apolloapp.io) News 

Third-Party App Apollo and Others Shut Down Due to Reddit’s Updated API Pricing

Adriana Marais, ,

TechCrunch reports that Apollo, a popular third-party app for Reddit, will be shutting down on June 30, 2023 due to Reddit’s recent API pricing changes. The new pricing plans would require Apollo to pay $20 million annually, which is an impossible cost for an independent developer. Christian Selig, the creator of Apollo, was one of the first to raise concerns about the impact of Reddit’s new API pricing on third-party apps. Even if Apollo were to switch to a subscription-based model, it would still be unable to sustain itself under…

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Creator Christian Selig said Reddit's API changes made it 'impossible for Apollo to continue.' News 

Reddit Third-party App Apollo to Cease Operations on June 30th

Sanjay Patil, , , ,

The creator of Apollo has announced the shutdown of the third-party client due to Reddit’s controversial move to charge for API access. Christian Selig took to Twitter to reveal that Apollo will cease operations on June 30th, citing Reddit’s recent decisions and actions as the reason for the closure. Selig expressed disappointment that Apollo could no longer continue under the circumstances. Selig, who is the only developer working on Apollo, sounded the alarm about the changes last week. He estimated it would cost him about $20 million a year to…

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The concession won’t help the majority of Reddit developers. News 

Reddit Grants Access to API Without Fees for Certain Accessibility Apps

Sanjay Patil, ,

Reddit has revised its contentious API policy to exempt certain app developers who prioritize accessibility features and do not generate revenue. The Verge reports that the exemption applies to “non-commercial” apps that meet the specified criteria. “We’ve reached out to select non-commercial app developers who address accessibility needs and offered them exemptions from our broad pricing terms,” Reddit spokesman Tim Rathschmidt said in a statement. He declined to name any specific services or say how many apps might be affected by the new exception, citing ongoing discussions with developers. The…

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The subreddits object to pricing that could hurt apps like Apollo. News 

Reddit Users Protesting Changes That Could Damage Third-Party Apps by Going Offline

Febin Mathew, , ,

A significant demonstration is underway due to Reddit’s possible danger to external applications. Many subreddits, including prominent ones such as Earthporn, LifeProTips, ReactionGIFs, and Videos, have announced that they will “go dark” or become private from June 12th. This is in response to an API pricing hike that they believe will exclude third-party clients. While some subreddits will reopen after 48 hours, others will remain permanently isolated until Reddit addresses their worries. The protesters also urged users to send messages to Reddit administrators, leave negative comments on the app and…

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The platform wants developers to pay a hefty fee to use its API that enables their services. News 

Reddit Seeks High Fees for API Access from App Developers

Sanjay Patil, ,

The tech industry is experiencing the influence of Twitter, as Reddit follows suit and plans to charge developers for API access, similar to Elon Musk’s company. Developers may be required to pay a significant sum of $20 million annually, according to API pricing details. Reddit has already notified developers that the charges will take effect on June 19. The update did not sit well with developers, who understand that the platform’s growth is contingent upon their participation. The company shared the pricing for Reddit API with Christian Selig, an Apollo…

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Meta-owned Instagram has announced that it now allows for advertisements in search results via its Marketing API (Application Programming Interface). News 

Instagram serves ads in search results via Marketing API

Jim Hendler, ,

Meta-owned Instagram has announced that it now allows ads in search results through its Marketing API (Application Programming Interface). With this new addition, users will be able to update their apps to enable their clients to create and preview ads in Instagram search results via the API. “Starting today, we now allow ads in Instagram search results through the Instagram Marketing API. “This new ad placement will be available on all current Marketing API versions and does not require an upgrade,” Meta said in a blogpost on Wednesday. “This would…

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Twitter backtracks on decision to make API paywall paid, offers free access to emergency and transportation services after criticism. News 

Twitter allows free API access for emergency and transport services: what it means

Jim Hendler, ,

Twitter on Wednesday reversed its decision to put its application programming interface (API) behind a paywall and allow emergency and transportation service providers to use the APIs for free. Twitter announced in February that it would end free access to its API and instead release a paid version for developers worldwide. After the controversial decision, several emergency and transportation accounts faced problems sending alerts to the platform. The US Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) also experienced disruptions to their API connections. Now the Elon Musk-run…

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