A Cool New Grok Feature on X, YouTube Shorts Views Go Up, Better ChatGPT 4o Image Generation

This week, we're diving into some exciting updates and cool tricks. First up, we explore how easy (and fun!) it is to ask Grok a question right inside a post—it's a game-changer for quick insights. Next, we break down YouTube’s latest update: Shorts views will now count instantly, even if someone just swipes past in the feed—no engagement required. That’s a big shift in how content performance is measured. We wrap things up with fresh updates from Instagram, X, and a peek at ChatGPT 4o’s powerful new image generation feature. Tune in and stay ahead of the curve! 🚀 💬 And be sure to drop a comment to share your thoughts 💡 Want to stay ahead in social media & AI? Join my free community: 👉 https://www.skool.com/madalynsklar 🤖 My Favorite AI Tools: Magai - https://bit.ly/magaiai Opus Clip - https://bit.ly/tryopusclips Zealous - https://bit.ly/getzealous 📱 Join my livestream every Thursday at 1pm ET TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 7:58 Join us on Skool! https://www.skool.com/madalynsklar 13:37 Grok can tell you which public figure you sound like 22:58 Let's see which public figure ChatGPT thinks you sound like 30:35 Change to how YouTube will count Shorts views 47:47 YouTube tests option to hide end screen 59:38 evmux livestreaming platform (a Streamyard replacement?) 1:04:58 Repost other people’s Instagram posts and Reels 1:06:33 “React with video” option for X posts 1:07:25 4o image generation has arrived LINKS MENTIONED: https://x.com/janetmachuka_/status/1904920833413570859 https://x.com/grok/status/1904932750651425156 https://x.com/MadalynSklar/status/1904953730966925823 https://x.com/grok/status/1904954905619538204 https://x.com/grok/status/1904954394208022637 https://x.com/MatthewRehrl/status/1905275343969124375 https://x.com/KGlovesLinux/status/1904957139237347359 https://x.com/MadalynSklar/status/1904958143106277492 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QM6O4yPfrI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIqMIZLBrh8 https://youtu.be/ZrkM3fK7UZU?si=g7UfK7MbaroLAsho&t=75 https://www.threads.net/@sarahs.insta.secrets/post/DHopgmJo3lx https://x.com/OpenAI/status/1904602845221187829 https://youtube.com/shorts/KOpp8J3Nb4M?si=nNytmMIX9HKsAHY5 LIKE THIS VIDEO? Stay on top of what's new in social media and AI with Madalyn Sklar. Each week, she takes her nearly three decades of digital marketing expertise to help you work smarter, not harder. Madalyn is passionate about helping people optimize their digital presence through time-saving shortcuts, AI tools, and strategic social media practices that help you achieve more while doing less.