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Evening Metaverse
Patreon has announced layoffs affecting 20 percent of its staff. In separate technology news, Google is introducing a new facial recognition login option for users who are locked out of their accounts.
Patreon is laying off 20 percent of its staff
Patreon is laying off 20 percent of its staff, impacting its workforce significantly. The company cited changes in its business due to evolving technology, including artificial intelligence, as a factor in the decision.
"We have to have free human expression in some capacity": Patreon CEO shares frustrations about getting adult content past payment processors
Patreon CEO Jack Conte expressed frustration with payment processors like Stripe and Mastercard, who dictate policies on 'adult content' and threaten to withhold services. This pressure has led platforms like Steam and Itch.io to change their policies, impacting creators. Conte highlighted Patreon's efforts to build leverage through a 'hot-swappable payments architecture' to better support artists on the platform, while acknowledging the ongoing challenges in navigating these complex financial and content regulations.
Morning Metaverse
Patreon's CEO has publicly supported an individual named Ben, despite a takedown notice and lawsuit being issued. Separately, an article details a three-day experiment with a smart wearable device designed to detect flatulence.