Social Media's Next Evolution: User-Controlled Algorithms
TechCrunch AI40 days agoCommentarySocial media platforms including Threads, Instagram, and TikTok are rolling out tools that allow users to directly shape the algorithms curating their content feeds. The move marks a departure from the opaque, platform-controlled recommendation systems that have defined the industry for years. With multiple major platforms converging on this direction simultaneously, the trend signals a broader industry shift toward user agency in content discovery.
Deezer Launches Tool to Detect AI Music Across Streaming Playlists
TechCrunch AI46 days agoNew ToolDeezer has introduced a consumer-facing AI music detection tool that can scan playlists from services beyond Deezer itself. The tool supports major platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, SoundCloud, and YouTube Music, helping listeners identify synthetic tracks in their own libraries. The launch extends Deezer’s broader push to label AI-generated music and address transparency, royalty fraud, and trust issues in music streaming.