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‘SUPERINTELLIGENCE' WILL CREATE A NEW ERA OF EMPOWERMENT, MARK ZUCKERBERG SAYS

Mark Zuckerberg said Meta is developing superintelligent AI to improve social media feeds, boost creativity, and enable more meaningful user connections. He described superintelligence as a tool more powerful than the human brain that will enhance how people interact, create, and build communities. Users will mainly access it through Meta's smart glasses, which can record and process video. Zuckerberg said the goal is not to replace human work but to empower individuals and businesses through more advanced AI capabilities.

LINKEDIN REPORTS ‘RECORD LEVELS' OF ENGAGEMENT, LOOKS TO ADDRESS ARTIFICIAL INTERACTIONS

LinkedIn reported another quarter of “record engagement” with revenue up 9% and sessions up 7%. Comments rose 30%, and video uploads increased 20%, making video a key focus. The platform now has 1.2B members, though only around 400M are active. Concerns remain about artificial engagement, including pods and automation. LinkedIn says it is working to detect and limit this activity. It's also expanding AI tools across hiring, sales, and content creation.

WIN REPORT: LESS CLUTTER, 17% MORE TRANSACTIONS

A cluttered product page made it hard for users to find the “Order a sample” link, even though most testers said ordering a sample was essential. The redesigned page simplified the layout, removed distractions, and made the sample button more visible. These changes led to a 17% increase in transactions and a 9% boost in revenue per visitor. The gains came largely from increased sample orders, a key step in the client's buying cycle.

HOW TO GET QUOTED IN THE PRESS

As AI tools increasingly cite journalistic sources, getting quoted in the press has become a way to boost visibility and search relevance. You don't need a PR team to do it, just a clear point of view and a smart workflow. Start by identifying the reporters and platforms that influence your audience, then follow and engage with them authentically. Use tools like HARO or Qwoted to find opportunities, and send short, relevant pitches with insightful, jargon-free quotes. Once you're featured, amplify and repurpose the coverage to extend its impact.

TIP: CHATGPT STATS

Many stats provided by AI tools are not real but inferred. Roughly 40-50% are based on patterns from training data rather than verified sources. This can lead to misinformation, especially when AI-generated stats sound credible but lack a source. To avoid this, prompt AI tools to clearly label stats as either “Verified + Sourced” with a link and date or “Inferred” based on training trends. This step can help ensure you're using accurate data and avoid quoting stats that don't actually exist.

ON WRITING “HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR CONTENT WRITING” FOR GROW AND CONVERT AND SOLVING AN ANGLING PROBLEM

This article describes how a content piece originally aimed at ranking for “how to become a content writer” failed to match the search intent because it focused more on improving writing than on job-seeking advice. The writer realized the draft reflected their own interests rather than what the intended audience was searching for. Instead of forcing a rewrite to match the original keyword, the editor redirected the article toward new keywords like “content writing tips,” which better aligned with the draft's content. This shift involved restructuring the article around actionable writing advice, especially emphasizing an interview-backed research process. Good content often requires multiple revisions, and keyword targeting should support, not dictate, the real value of a piece.

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