Snapchat Shares New Stats on ‘My AI’ Usage, Outlines How its Utilizing Chat Data [Infographic]

More than 10 billion messages have been sent to Snap's generative AI chatbot.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 15, 2023

New Report Looks at Social Media Posting and News Consumption Trends in 2023

The findings reflect key ways that social media consumption is evolving, including higher use of messaging and video. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 14, 2023

Meta and Microsoft Join New Framework on Responsible AI Use

The group aims to establish broader industry regulation on generative AI usage.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 14, 2023

Google Announces New AI Powered Ad Options and Virtual Try-On Tools for Clothes

Google continues to integrate new AI-powered options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 14, 2023

Proposed Bill Would See Social Platforms Held Legally Liable for Distribution of AI-Generated Content

Regulators are looking to get ahead of the AI wave.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 14, 2023

Meta Rolls Out New Tools for Creators, Including Facebook Reels Templates, Analytics, Ad Tools and More

A heap of new updates for Facebook creators.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 14, 2023

Meta Shares New Generative AI Paper, Which Looks at its Advancing Predictive Models

Meta’s I-JEPA project aims to simulate human response for its predictions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 13, 2023

Meta Adds Text-Based ‘World Chat’ in Horizon Worlds VR Experience

Another connection option within VR, which could provide more clarity in virtual connection.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 13, 2023

YouTube Lowers Entry Requirements for Monetization as it Seeks to Lure Talent from TikTok and Twitch

A smart move by YouTube, amid ongoing uncertainty in other apps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 13, 2023

Twitter Experiments with Job Posts as Part of New ‘Twitter Recruiting’ Element

The next steps towards Elon Musk's 'X' vision.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 12, 2023

Meta Expands Instagram API to Incorporate Creator Accounts, User Tagging in Reels

The new functions will provide more capacity to manage your IG presence via third-party apps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 12, 2023

Meta Releases New Generative AI Tool That Can Create Music from Text Prompts

AI music creation is the next step in facilitating expanded creative capacity. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 12, 2023

Over 7k Subreddits Go Private in Protest Over API Pricing Increase

The protest action highlights a key flaw in Reddit's volunteer-led moderation approach. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 12, 2023

Elon Musk Says that Twitter Will Start Sharing Revenue with Creators for Ads in Replies

But the program could also incentivize more anger-inducing tweets...

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 11, 2023

Reddit Launches New Keyword Targeting and Product Ad Options

The new features come as Reddit continues to refine its revenue strategy, a move that has sparked a battle with users, many of whom are threatening to go dark. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 9, 2023

YouTube Invites Shorts to Participate in New Cross-Promotion Program

This could provide more ways to boost exposure for your short-form content.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 8, 2023

TikTok Looks to Highlight the Gaming Community with ‘30 Days of Gaming’ Showcase Event

TikTok says that gaming-related clips have over 3 trillion views in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 8, 2023

TikTok Adds New Option to Facilitate Connection Between Creators and Brands

More brands will now be able to invite campaign pitches from TikTok creators.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 8, 2023

WhatsApp Launches Broadcast Channels to Capitalize on Rising DM Engagement

Channels will enable admins to broadcast updates to fans and followers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 8, 2023

LinkedIn Launches DMs for Company Pages

A new DM option for your LinkedIn strategy.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 7, 2023

Twitter Expands the Tweet Editing Window to One Hour

Now, Twitter Blue subscribers will have more time to review their missives.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 6, 2023

Instagram Tests New AI Chatbot Experience in DMs

With more conversation on the app switching to DMs, generative AI could help expand messaging options and address usage behaviors. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 5, 2023

Apple Previews its First ‘Vision Pro’ AR Headset, and its Huge Price Tag

Apple's initial foray into mixed reality will cost a lot to experience.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 5, 2023

Thousands of Subreddits Set to ‘Go Dark’ Next Week in Protest Over API Pricing Changes

Reddit's looking to increase its API pricing to recoup more money from generative AI developers, but the move could price out smaller firms. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 5, 2023

Twitter’s Ad Revenue Continues to Decline Under Elon Musk

A new internal report shows that Twitter's ad intake has continued to slide under Musk's leadership.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 5, 2023