TechCrunch Daily Crunch Amazon kills Inspire
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Feb 19, 2025 Amazon has pulled the plug on Inspire, its TikTok-like shopping feature, shifting focus towards collaborations with major social media platforms. Fiverr is rolling out AI tools to empower gig workers by offloading tasks. Facebook now only retains live videos for 30 days, changing the way content is stored. Plus, there are exciting advancements in legal and marketing tech, driven by substantial investments in generative AI, like Luminance's $75 million funding and High Touch's $80 million boost.
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Amazon Kills Inspire
- Amazon discontinued its TikTok-like product discovery feed, Inspire.
- This move is surprising given TikTok's uncertain future in the US and the rising trend of social commerce.
Fiverr Embraces AI
- Fiverr launched AI tools for gig workers, including a "personal AI creation model."
- Freelancers can train AI on their work and charge for its use, retaining ownership.
Facebook Live Video Storage
- Facebook will delete live videos after 30 days, aligning with industry standards.
- Users have 90 days to download or repurpose content before deletion.