The FTC’s Crackdown on Dark Patterns: A Guide for Consumer-Facing Businesses 1. Background on Dark Patterns In recent years, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has shown a marked increase in focus on curbing the use of dark patterns. Dark patterns are online design practices that trick or manipulate users into […]
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## Amazon SNS Now Offers AWS CloudTrail Logging for Publish and PublishBatch API Actions ## ### Introduction ### Amazon Simple Notification Service (Amazon SNS) is a widely adopted cloud-based messaging service that empowers developers to decouple and distribute systems, devices, and microservices. With Amazon SNS, users can seamlessly send messages […]
Event-Driven Architectures with Serverless Integration Services: Unlocking Agility and Scalability In today’s fast-paced, data-driven world, organizations are increasingly adopting event-driven architectures (EDAs) to build agile, resilient, and scalable applications. EDAs offer a powerful approach to decoupling applications and application components, enabling independent development and deployment while improving overall performance and […]
Unveiling the Power of Amazon Location Service and Amazon EventBridge Integration: A Comprehensive Overview In today’s digital landscape, location intelligence has emerged as a game-changer, empowering businesses to optimize operations, make informed decisions, and deliver personalized experiences. Amidst this technological revolution, Amazon Location Service and Amazon EventBridge stand out as […]
Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing: A Gateway to Self-Publishing Success Unveiling Amazon’s Self-Publishing Platform: Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) In the realm of literature, Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) has emerged as a beacon of hope for aspiring authors, offering a self-publishing platform that empowers individuals to take control of their creative […]
Amazon Removes Five Books Falsely Attributed to Author Jane Friedman Following Complaint In a startling turn of events, five books falsely attributed to renowned author Jane Friedman were discovered on Amazon, along with listings on Goodreads, a popular book review platform owned by Amazon. This disconcerting incident has raised concerns […]
# Robots Learn, Chatbots Visualize: How 2024 Will Be AI’s ‘Leap Forward’ The Dawn of a New Era in Artificial Intelligence As we stand at the precipice of 2024, the world of artificial intelligence (AI) stands poised for a transformative leap forward. This year promises to bring groundbreaking advancements in […]
# Navigating the Parallel but Uneven Ecosystems of Traditional Publishing and Self-Publishing ## Introduction: The Failure of Traditional Publishing Spaces to Value Self-Published Writers The world of literature is a vast and ever-evolving landscape, with new voices and perspectives emerging from every corner. In this dynamic realm, two distinct ecosystems […]
Title: 2024: The Rise of ChatGPT-Authored Ebooks and the Blurring Lines of Authorship A New Era of Book Creation In the realm of literature, the advent of OpenAI’s ChatGPT marks a transformative era, challenging traditional notions of authorship and revolutionizing the creation of self-published ebooks. Once dominated by individual writers, […]
Self-Publishing Tools Launched by Epic Games Store for Developers Introduction: Epic Games has taken a bold step in empowering developers and publishers by introducing self-publishing tools on the Epic Games Store. This transformative initiative grants creators the autonomy to directly release their games and manage their store presence, unlocking new […]