Australian dictionary picks #enshittification as 2024’s word of the year🏆
"coined by writer @pluralistic C #Doctorow, refers to a process in which apps or #digital #platforms start off as incredibly useful, but gradually worsen as they seek to make a #profit. #Socialmedia platforms like X & ride-sharing app Uber are frequently cited examples.. It was chosen as #wordoftheyear by the dictionary’s committee of experts, & was also voted “People’s Choice Winner”"
#mastowriter
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/australianz/australian-dictionary-picks-enshittification-as-2024s-word-of-the-year

W/in hrs of #POTUS#Biden’s announcement that he was suspending his campaign on July 21, “false information on #ballot deadlines produced by #Grok was shared on multiple #SocialMedia #platforms,” the secretaries wrote.
They cited a post from Grok that circulated after Biden stepped out of the race: “The ballot deadline has passed for several states for the 2024 election,” the post named 9 states: #Alabama, #Indiana, #Michigan, #Minnesota, #NewMexico, #Ohio, #Pennsylvania, #Texas & #Washington.