Maximize Your Productivity with ChatGPT: Discover the Top Features and Uses for This AI Tool + 7 New Linkedin Updates for 2023
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Hello Digital Women community! Happy New Year!
It's another great week and we've got a packed newsletter for you all. Before we dive into the main topics, we wanted to remind you to subscribe to our community newsletter if you haven't already. Trust us, it's well worth it!
Now, onto the good stuff. This week, we wanted to focus on the ways in which ChatGPT can be used to improve work, particularly for digital professionals. Whether you're a virtual assistant, marketer, writer, or in any other type of digital role, ChatGPT can help you save time and become better at your job.
As we mentioned in previous newsletters, ChatGPT is a powerful AI tool that can assist with a variety of tasks, such as researching, summarizing, and even writing content. It can help with organization, formatting, and language use, making it easier for digital professionals to create clear and concise content.
Here are a few specific questions and tasks that people can ask ChatGPT to help with:
In addition to these specific use cases, ChatGPT can also be a valuable tool for anyone looking to improve their productivity and get more done in less time. If you're interested in learning more about ChatGPT and how it can benefit your work, check out the resources and tutorials available on the ChatGPT website.
How will you use ChatGPT, are you already using it? Let me know in the comments.
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LinkedIn has announced a number of updates that will be rolling out in 2023. These updates include:
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Onto the news!
Let's start with social media news:
Tiktok
TikTok adds video-scrubbing thumbnails to make it easier to find specific parts of videos
Summary: TikTok has introduced video-scrubbing thumbnails, which allow users to preview specific parts of a video by dragging a cursor along the bottom of the video player. The feature is intended to make it easier for users to find specific parts of a video, such as a particular song or dance routine. The video-scrubbing thumbnails are available on both the iOS and Android versions of the TikTok app. Full artile
TikTok users now have access to in-app movie and TV pages powered by IMDb
Summary: TikTok has announced that it will be adding in-app movie and TV pages powered by IMDb (Internet Movie Database). The new feature will allow TikTok users to access information about their favorite movies and TV shows, including plot summaries, cast lists, and ratings. TikTok users will also be able to purchase tickets to see movies in theaters or stream TV shows and movies on popular streaming platforms. The new feature will be available in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada starting in January 2023. TikTok plans to expand the feature to other countries in the future. Full article
Meta
Shopify Just Threw a Big Lifeline to Meta Platforms and Alphabet
Summary: Shopify has announced a partnership with Alphabet's investment arm, CapitalG, to invest $300 million in Shopify over the next three years. The partnership will focus on developing and promoting Shopify's e-commerce platform, which allows small businesses to build and operate their own online stores. The partnership will also help Shopify expand its presence in the "metaverse," a term used to describe virtual worlds and immersive online experiences. Shopify's CEO, Tobi Lütke, believes that the partnership with CapitalG will help the company "lead the charge in developing technology and solutions for the metaverse." Full article
领英推荐
Meta dealt blow by EU ruling that could result in data use ‘opt-in’
Irish regulator fines Facebook owner €390m after EU rejects argument for use of data to drive personalised ads
Summary: A new EU ruling requires Facebook and Instagram to obtain explicit consent from users before using their data for targeted advertising. The ruling, which came into effect on January 4, 2023, is expected to significantly impact the way the platforms serve ads to users. Facebook has argued that the ruling will negatively impact small businesses that rely on targeted advertising to reach their customers, while privacy advocates have praised the decision as a necessary step in protecting user data. The ruling is expected to have a significant impact on the way the platforms serve ads to users in the EU. Full Article
Instagram:
Instagram Chief Lists Top 3 Priorities For 2023
Adam Mosseri, Head of Instagram, shares his three-part vision for the evolution of Instagram over the coming year.
Summary: In an interview with Vogue Business, Adam Mosseri, the CEO of Instagram, listed the top three priorities for the platform in 2023. The first priority is to "build a safer, more secure Instagram." This includes efforts to combat bullying, harassment, and misinformation, as well as improving privacy and data protection. The second priority is to "help people connect and find community." This includes efforts to promote meaningful interactions and connections, as well as supporting and amplifying underrepresented voices and communities. The third priority is to "invest in the creator economy." This includes efforts to support and empower creators, as well as providing them with the tools and resources they need to succeed on the platform. Full article
Influencers discovered they could earn tens of thousands of dollars on the platform by making simple reaction videos.?
Summary: Instagram Reels is a feature that allows users to create and share short, 15-second video clips set to music. Since its launch, the feature has gained popularity, particularly among influencers who have discovered they can earn significant amounts of money by creating simple reaction videos and other content on the platform. Some influencers have been able to accumulate millions of followers and secure sponsorships and brand deals worth tens of thousands of dollars through Instagram Reels. While the feature has been embraced by many celebrities and influencers, it has also faced criticism for its lack of original content and for promoting a narrow, homogenous view of beauty and success. Full article
Metaverse
It’s Not Too Early To Become Metaverse-Ready (wired)
Businesses can get a head start on VR life if they transition to 3D-centric content now.
Summary: The metaverse, a virtual world in which people can interact, is expected to become "metaverse-ready" in 2023. This year will be crucial for the development of the metaverse as companies ramp up 3D content creation and work on technological standards. The metaverse will be successful if it is filled with rich, interactive and engaging 3D content, and the development of standards like USD and glTF will be essential for its success. In 2023, companies will also begin to establish how to buy and sell physical and virtual goods in the metaverse. This year will also see the launch of virtual events, as companies seek ways to connect with customers and employees remotely. Full article
Web3
How Web3 Is Shaking Up Digital Marketing
Summary: The State of Fashion 2023 report has identified web3 technology and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) as key trends in the fashion industry. The report suggests that web3 technology, which includes blockchain and other decentralized technologies, will play a significant role in improving supply chain transparency and sustainability in the fashion industry. NFTs, which are unique digital assets that can be bought and sold, are also expected to become more widely used in the fashion industry as a way to authenticate and monetize digital content, such as fashion shows and other virtual events. The report also highlights the importance of digital marketing in the fashion industry, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has led to a shift towards online shopping.
How to experience Web3 social through Lens Protocol?
Summary: Lens Protocol is a web3 platform that allows users to discover and explore decentralized applications (dApps) and other web3 content. The platform is designed to make it easy for users to browse and interact with web3 content, even if they are not familiar with blockchain technology or cryptocurrency. Lens Protocol allows users to browse dApps and other web3 content by category, such as games, social media, and finance. It also includes a "Trending" section that highlights popular dApps and other web3 content. In addition to providing a way for users to discover and explore web3 content, Lens Protocol also aims to help developers promote their dApps and other web3 projects. Full article
VR
Why isn’t there a VR client yet for Decentraland or The Sandbox?
Summary: Decentraland and The Sandbox, two popular decentralized virtual reality (VR) platforms, do not yet have VR clients, which has led some to question why this is the case. The main reason for the lack of VR clients is that both platforms are built on the Ethereum blockchain, which is not yet fast or cheap enough to support high-quality VR experiences. However, both Decentraland and The Sandbox are working on solutions to this problem, including the use of sidechains and other scaling technologies. It is likely that VR clients for both platforms will become available in the future as these technologies mature. Full article
Virtual Event Platform ‘Wave’ Returns to VR with Pico Partnership, Calvin Harris Concert to Debut Jan 13th
Summary: Virtual event platform "Wave" has announced a partnership with VR headset manufacturer Pico, which will allow Wave to return to the VR space. As part of the partnership, Wave will debut VR concerts by Calvin Harris on January 13th. The partnership with Pico will allow Wave to offer high-quality VR events to a wider audience, as Pico's headsets are portable and easy to use. The return of Wave to the VR space is seen as a significant development in the virtual events industry, as the platform has a strong track record of producing successful VR events. Full Article
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