Dave and Buster’s starts gambling in their arcades, Instagram changes its algorithm, and Yelp adds AI to its website.
Dave and Buster’s is bringing gambling into its arcades. In the next few months, members of its loyalty club will be able to place bets against their competitors, in games like Skee-Ball, “Hot Shots,” and other arcade games. The wagers will be managed through the Dave and Buster’s app.
Instagram is changing its algorithm, to highlight content from smaller, original creators. The changes follow criticism that their content was being crowded out by those with larger followings, and those that share reposted material. The changes will be put in place over the next few months.
Yelp has announced a new AI powered chatbot to help users connect with businesses. It collects data about a user’s problem, and links them to relevant professionals who can help. The feature is rolling out on the iPhone and will expand to Android later in the year.