Geneva Comms Network
September 2023
Dear colleagues,
Every day, minute, and second, “likes” and emojis are pouring in, comments are flooding the posts, and retweets are pinging your accounts… It goes without saying that the world of Comms moves at light’s speed.
Apart from all of the online noises that scream for your attention, many forces are changing the ways in which online communication works: Elon Musk’s takeover of X (formerly our favorite blue birdie Twitter), generative AI’s dazzling entrance into everyone’s conversation, regulators’ crackdown on harmful social media campaigns, and end-users’ outcry at un-inclusive online platforms, etc.
The best way to be reactive to the ever-changing environment is to stay informed. We are thus bringing you a curated list of updates on what might inspire new communication strategies.
Best regards,
Yung-Hsuan
Social Media Policy Radar
The very battlefield of communicators is constantly evolving. Social media platforms roll out new features and policies frequently; regulators around the world slam the gatekeeping platforms with fines and demands.
We are here to distill what might in effect rock the communicator’s world.
Musk, who has long advocated charging for verification to combat fake accounts, emphasized that this measure could effectively deter bots.
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Musk, who has long advocated charging for verification to combat fake accounts, emphasized that this measure could effectively deter bots.
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Users of X experience significant delays when clicking on links to popular platforms like Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, and Substack.
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Users of X experience significant delays when clicking on links to popular platforms like Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, and Substack.
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TikTok is introducing new tools to help creators label AI-generated content and enhance transparency. Now, creators can easily mark their AI videos, and TikTok is testing automatic labeling.
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TikTok is introducing new tools to help creators label AI-generated content and enhance transparency. Now, creators can easily mark their AI videos, and TikTok is testing automatic labeling.
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Digital Display Window Designer
Presenting all items that your organisation has to offer on the digital display window (i.e. your website) requires more than just a sense of aesthetics. One must consider the accessibility of digital content to all, the cost-effectiveness of content management systems (CMS), and users’ experiences when navigating the site, etc.
We bring to you some hot takes on how some old habits of web management are due for a change.
PDFs are ‘given’. We distribute articles, teaching materials, and books via PDF. But, PDF is increasingly challenged by new modes of online communication. Will PDF remain relevant in the future? In this text, you can find out more if and how PDF will remain relevant for diplomacy and diplomatic training.
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PDFs are ‘given’. We distribute articles, teaching materials, and books via PDF. But, PDF is increasingly challenged by new modes of online communication. Will PDF remain relevant in the future? In this text, you can find out more if and how PDF will remain relevant for diplomacy and diplomatic training.
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There is a surge in website-accessibility lawsuits under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), with over 16,700 digital-accessibility lawsuits filed since 2018. As the ADA does not specify standards for…
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There is a surge in website-accessibility lawsuits under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), with over 16,700 digital-accessibility lawsuits filed since 2018. As the ADA does not specify standards for…
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Side-by-side with Machines
Did you know that Canva now has an in-built AI image generator? Did you know that ChatGPT could help you with copywriting in any style you like? Did you know that HeyGen could help you create AI avatars that mimic real-life voices and facial expressions?
AI is constantly changing the playing field, and we wish to keep you updated on what else you could play with!
HeyGen’s CEO, Joshua Xu, introduces Joshua Avatar 2.0, an AI-generated avatar that perfectly mimics Xu’s accent and speech patterns, with enhanced video quality and voice technology.
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HeyGen’s CEO, Joshua Xu, introduces Joshua Avatar 2.0, an AI-generated avatar that perfectly mimics Xu’s accent and speech patterns, with enhanced video quality and voice technology.
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Jobs that involve routine and repetitive language tasks, such as credit authorisers, checkers, and clerks, are at high risk of automation.
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Jobs that involve routine and repetitive language tasks, such as credit authorisers, checkers, and clerks, are at high risk of automation.
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We explore Socrates’ approach to knowledge and its relevance to AI and prompting today. By examining Socratic inquiry, we uncover parallels with AI prompting techniques, offering insights into effective communication…
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We explore Socrates’ approach to knowledge and its relevance to AI and prompting today. By examining Socratic inquiry, we uncover parallels with AI prompting techniques, offering insights into effective communication…
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Geneva Engage Awards
Did you know?
A moment of history
The Geneva Engage Awards are one of DiploFoundation’s longest legacy, now entering its 9th year. Since 2016, Diplo has been methodically documenting the online presence of International Geneva entities and honouring those who are the best at bringing Geneva to the world digitally.
In an era where information abounds, how does Geneva maintain its relevance amidst noises, dis/misinformation, and competing global hubs? How well does Geneva engage with the rest of the world and relay updates on the crucial policy processes here that affect the global population?
We continuously bring innovation to our awards to adapt to the ever-changing digital ecosystem. In 2020, ahead of the Covid-induced remote working, we foresaw the value of online conferencing and introduced the new Online Participation Award. In 2022, we recognised the importance of curating a more inclusive experience for all and introduced the Accessibility Award.
This past year, we have seen massive changes in the digital world. As such, we are curating you this list of updates ahead of our 9th Awards.
Stay tuned to find out more fun facts about our past awards. Head straight to our dedicated site to read more about our research!
