cover of episode Threads Reaches 100 Million Daily Active Users – DTH

Threads Reaches 100 Million Daily Active Users – DTH

2024/12/17
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Rob Dunwood:本期新闻主要关注Threads达到1亿日活跃用户，Meta因数据泄露被欧盟处以2.51亿欧元罚款，Waymo将其自动驾驶出租车部署到东京，YouTube推出新功能以控制创作者内容在AI训练中的使用，SoundCloud推出新的艺术家订阅计划，欧盟对TikTok发起正式调查，AstroPay推出多币种钱包和支付卡，Instagram推出直接消息预排功能，以及美国联邦贸易委员会实施新规打击隐性收费等。这些事件反映了科技行业最新的发展趋势，包括社交媒体平台的竞争，数据隐私和安全问题，自动驾驶技术的进步，人工智能的应用，以及监管机构对科技公司的监管。

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Key Insights

Why did Meta receive a €251 million fine from the European Union?

Meta was fined for a data breach in 2017 where a bug in Facebook's video upload function allowed malicious actors to access user personal data. The fine also addressed Meta's failure to report the breach in a timely manner and violations of GDPR rules on data protection by design and default.

How many daily active users does Threads have as of December 2024?

Threads has surpassed 100 million daily active users and 300 million monthly active users.

What is Waymo's latest project in Tokyo?

Waymo is deploying its robotaxis on public roads in Tokyo for the first time, focusing on collecting data about Japanese driving conditions, including left-handed traffic and dense urban environments.

What new feature did YouTube introduce for AI training?

YouTube introduced a feature allowing creators to control the use of their content in AI training by 18 third-party companies, including Adobe, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and OpenAI. Creators can opt in or out through their YouTube Studio dashboard.

What is SoundCloud's new Artist subscription plan?

SoundCloud launched an Artist subscription plan for $3.25 per month, aimed at helping emerging musicians access professional tools to refine their sound, distribute music, and grow their audience.

Why is the European Union investigating TikTok?

The EU is investigating TikTok for allegedly failing to prevent election interference during the Romanian presidential election. The investigation focuses on TikTok's policies regarding political advertising, content recommendations, and measures to prevent manipulation.

What is AstroPay's new multi-currency wallet feature?

AstroPay launched a multi-currency wallet paired with a payment card, allowing users to pay, send, and receive money from their phones, similar to services offered by Wise.

What new feature did Instagram introduce for direct messages?

Instagram introduced the ability to schedule direct messages, which is useful for creators, brands, and users to send messages at optimal times or to friends in different time zones.

What is the FTC's new rule regarding hidden fees?

The FTC implemented a rule to combat hidden fees in the live event and travel industries, aiming to make pricing more transparent and prevent businesses from advertising low prices with significant additional fees later in the booking process.

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Meta's Threads platform surpasses 100 million daily active users and 300 million monthly active users. New features and potential monetization through ads are on the horizon.
  • Threads surpasses 100 million daily active users and 300 million monthly active users
  • New features inspired by Blue Sky
  • Potential for ads in the near future

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Threads reaches 100 million daily active users, a European Union privacy regulator has fined Meta €251 million, and Waymo is sending its robotaxis to Tokyo.

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