Social Media Updates: Page 28
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Retrieved from Pinterest on August 01, 2024
Pinterest’s Growth Momentum Slows in Q2
While the platform posted strong revenue results, its user growth figures present some concerns.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 31, 2024 -
Courtesy of Meta
Meta Launches Custom AI Bot Creation Platform in the US
Is there really a need for bots that can answer common fan questions and story replies on a creator’s behalf?
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 29, 2024 -
Retrieved from xAI on November 06, 2023
X Adds New Setting To Opt out of Sharing Data To Train Grok
A new setting on data permissions for Grok was quietly added and users opted in by default.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 28, 2024 -
Retrieved from Snapchat on July 28, 2024
Snapchat Adds New AR Experiences for the 2024 Olympics
A partnership with the International Olympic Committee extends to the official Olympics app, which links back to the AR experiences.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 27, 2024 -
Retrieved from Reddit on July 26, 2024
Reddit Launches Lead Generation Ads
A new ad consideration on Reddit.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 25, 2024 -
Retrieved from Reddit on April 29, 2023
Reddit Cuts off Search Engine Scrapers, Including Bing
Reddit’s looking to place a higher value on its data, with a specific focus on AI development.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 25, 2024 -
Retrieved from WhatsApp on July 26, 2024
WhatsApp Reaches 100M US Users
The messaging app is growing fast, despite challenges.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 25, 2024 -
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Can Threads Avoid Political News During the US Election?
Meta wants to limit political discussion—but can Threads succeed without it?
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 24, 2024 -
Retrieved from Matt Navarra/Threads on July 25, 2024
TikTok Adds Custom Thumbnail Option for Clips
A new way to customize your TikTok videos.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 24, 2024 -
Retrieved from Radu Oncescu/Threads on July 25, 2024
Threads Is Developing an Easier Way to Access Likes and Saved Posts
But it may not be the alternate feed option that some have speculated.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 24, 2024 -
Retrieved from Threads on July 12, 2023
Threads Improves Pinch To Merge Images Option
A small but interesting feature for Threads images.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 23, 2024 -
Retrieved from YouTube on July 24, 2024
YouTube Adds Option To Save Music From Shorts
New updates from YouTube.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 23, 2024 -
Retrieved from Meta on July 24, 2024
Meta Expands AI Chatbot to More Regions, Adds New Functionality
A range of new tweaks for Meta’s AI chatbot.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 23, 2024 -
Retrieved from Bain and Company on July 23, 2024
How B2B Brands Are Incorporating Generative AI [Infographic]
Research shows that B2B organizations are not getting the most out of generative AI as yet.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 22, 2024 -
Retrieved from The Verge on March 28, 2020
Google Abandons Plan to Phase Out Tracking Cookies
After years of delays, Google’s had enough of trying to appease all sides.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 22, 2024 -
Retrieved from Nima Owji/X on July 23, 2024
X Is Testing an Option to Block Links in Your Post Replies
A handy way to block spammers, or a restriction on counterarguments?
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 22, 2024 -
Retrieved from Reddit on July 23, 2024
Reddit Launches Sports Partnership Program to Enhance Engagement
The program will bring exclusive sports content into the app.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 22, 2024 -
Retrieved from Meta on April 24, 2024
Meta Considers Buying 5% Stake in Sunglass Maker EssilorLuxottica
The move could ensure Meta establishes a key IP connection for its AR glasses.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 21, 2024 -
Retrieved from CoSAI on July 22, 2024
Google Establishes New Industry Group Focused on Secure AI Development
Yet another forum designed to ensure safer AI development.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 21, 2024 -
Retrieved from X on July 19, 2024
X Will Allow Users To Request a Community Note on Posts
Another way to help dispel misinformation and false reports in the app.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 18, 2024 -
Retrieved from Meta on November 23, 2022
Meta Suspends AI Development in EU and Brazil Over Data Usage Concerns
Meta's latest policy changes relating to AI have raised questions in some regions.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 18, 2024 -
Retrieved from Meta on July 18, 2024
Meta Expands Reels Overlay Ads to More Brands
Meta's providing more ways to tap into Reels for your promotions.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 17, 2024 -
Retrieved from Threads on July 12, 2023
Meta Adds More Elements to the Threads API To Drive Engagement
Threads is expanding its API to enable third party platforms to better connect with the app.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 17, 2024 -
Meta Plans To Allow New Studies Into Instagram’s Impact on Teens
Meta will allow researchers to look into how IG usage impacts teens.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 17, 2024 -
Retrieved from Google on July 18, 2024
Google Expands ‘Emoji Kitchen’ for World Emoji Day
More ways to create your own emoji mash-ups.
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 17, 2024
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