In light of growing concerns about the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children, several U.S. states have begun implementing their own laws and regulations to address these issues. The recent move by New York Governor Kathy Hochul to sign the “Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for Kids” act and the Child Data Protection
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The recent launch of Butterflies, a social media platform that introduces the concept of AI characters interacting with real users, represents a new frontier in the realm of social networking. Developed by former Snap engineering manager Vu Tran, Butterflies has finally emerged from a private beta test and is now available for download on iOS
Instagram has recently introduced a new feature that allows users to add music tracks to carousel posts that include video clips. This update enables users to create more engaging and dynamic content by combining video, images, and music in a single post. While previously users were only able to add music to still image carousels,
Snapchat has recently introduced new generative A.I. elements to its Lens creation tools, marking a significant step towards democratizing A.R. creation and unlocking new experiences in digital environments. One of the key advancements is a generative A.I. Lens tool that allows users to be digitally transported into any scene they describe. Despite the current appearance
The latest Reuters Institute Digital News Report reveals a significant shift in how people are accessing news content around the world. Contrary to claims that X is becoming a more trustworthy source of news and information, the report shows that social media users are relying on the platform less and less for news coverage. In
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has hit a snag in its grand plans for artificial intelligence in Europe. The company has been forced to scale back its A.I. initiatives in the region due to concerns surrounding the use of user data from Facebook and Instagram to fuel its A.I. models. This setback comes after the
Instagram is constantly evolving, adding new features to help creators establish partnerships with brands. One of the latest additions to this effort is the introduction of “Creator Insights” displayed on profiles, giving a snapshot of the account’s performance over the last 30 days. What Creator Insights Include The new “Creator Insights” link on selected profiles
LinkedIn recently announced some exciting new updates to its newsletter creation platform. One of the key changes is the updated reader UI, which now displays comments to the right of the main content. This layout change is designed to improve comment engagement by keeping the discussion and context on one screen. Readers also have the
Instagram is in the process of rolling out a new update for Threads that promises to revolutionize the way users share still image posts from Instagram. This update will introduce a dedicated format within Threads, allowing users to share single image and carousel posts from Instagram as full-size images in their Threads updates. This new
X has recently made a significant update to the platform by making all Likes private. This change is aimed at better protecting the privacy of users and allowing them to engage with content freely without fear of judgment or retaliation. With this update, users can still see the posts they have liked, but others will