Social Media Updates: Page 5
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Reddit’s Exclusive Data Sharing Deal With an Unnamed AI Company Could Mark a Key Industry Shift
Reddit signed an exclusive deal with an AI company, which could be more significant than it seems.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 19, 2024 -
Tech Companies Sign Accord To Limit Impact of AI Deepfakes
The agreement will ideally facilitate more cooperation in combating AI deepfakes.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 18, 2024 -
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Instagram Reels News, Trends and Creative Strategies for Marketers
The ever-growing demand for short-form video content has made Reels a powerful marketing tool. Thankfully, Instagram continues to release new features, tools and solutions to help businesses make the most of Reels.
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Meta Begins Testing Fact-Check Markers on Threads
Fact-checks are coming, ahead of the coming election period.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 18, 2024 -
AI Tools Are Revolutionizing Creation, but the Value of Concept Is Still Key
The next stage of AI is coming, but human concepts are still required for resonant work.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 15, 2024 -
Meta’s Looking To Reduce the Reach of Political Content - But What Does That Actually Mean?
While limiting political posts could help to reduce angst, what qualifies as political is difficult to define.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 15, 2024 -
YouTube Adds New Music Remix Options for Shorts
This comes just as TikTok loses a large chunk of its music catalog.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 15, 2024 -
Social Media Misinformation Set To Be Major Risk in 2024 Political Campaigns
There are various risk vectors in the social media landscape as we head towards a turbulent political period.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 14, 2024 -
Google Shares Valentine’s Day Search Trends
Pottery class is a popular date idea in California while in Maine, bowling is preferred.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 13, 2024 -
YouTube Announces Updates to Studio Mobile Uploads, Gift Memberships and Product Tagging
Some significant changes for YouTube creators incoming.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 13, 2024 -
YouTube Announces 2024 Device Partner Summit in Seoul
The event will showcase the latest in Connected TV viewing options and innovations.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 12, 2024 -
The Future of the Microblogging Space and Twitter Alternatives
Many alternatives to Twitter have emerged, but few have gained any real traction as yet.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 12, 2024 -
Threads Launches Initial Test of Trending Topics to Users in the US
After announcing that it will make political content opt-in, Threads is now also set to display trending discussions in the app.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 12, 2024 -
Threads Plans to Deprioritize Political Discussion Through New Recommendations Approach
Meta's looking to make it harder to find political discussion on both Threads and Instagram.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 9, 2024 -
Meta Challenges EU Regulations Around Supervisory Fees
Both Meta and TikTok have challenged a new regulation that could penalize better performing businesses.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 8, 2024 -
Meta Shares Insights Into How the Threads Feed Algorithms Work
Some handy insights into what Threads is using to determine user interest.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 7, 2024 -
Threads Is Testing a New Option To Save Posts
Threads continues to add new features as it works to take on X.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 7, 2024 -
YouTube Announces New Programming for Black History Month
YouTube will showcase a range of top creators for Black History Month 2024.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 7, 2024 -
Decentralized Social App ‘Bluesky’ Is Now Available to All Users
But will decentralized social apps catch on?
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 6, 2024 -
YouTube Expands Youth Safety Measures for Safer Internet Day
Some new updates to YouTube's user safety elements.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 6, 2024 -
TikTok Prompts Users To Download a New, Dedicated Search Shortcut
TikTok continues to emerge as a powerful discovery tool.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 6, 2024 -
Meta Outlines New Approaches to Generative AI Transparency
Meta's working with industry partners to establish stronger rules around AI disclosure.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 6, 2024 -
YouTube Tests Alternate Color Feeds for Premium Users
Could sorting videos by color be a more engaging option?
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 5, 2024 -
Snapchat Announces New Round of Layoffs, Affecting 500 Roles
Snapchat's struggling to maximize its revenue opportunities.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 5, 2024 -
Meta Continues To Develop Its Fediverse Connection Options for Threads
The Threads team says that more people will get access to new Fediverse connection options in the coming months.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 4, 2024 -
Instagram Tests New Option to Preview Feed Post Placement Before Publishing
A handy way to maintain your IG profile aesthetic.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 4, 2024