Social Media Updates
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Retrieved from Meta on November 23, 2022
Meta Gains Approval to Use UK User Posts in AI Training
Meta will use public posts from U.K. users in its AI training.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 15, 2024 -
Retrieved from swns digital on September 13, 2024
Report Looks at the Positives and Negatives of Social Media Usage [Infographic]
The report commissioned by LG Electronics found that 75% of social media users felt it can have negative mental health impacts.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 12, 2024 -
Retrieved from National Museum of Australia on September 13, 2024
Australia Proposes New Laws To Address Misinformation on Social Media Platforms
The new regulations would set significant fines for violations.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 12, 2024 -
Retrieved from Threads on July 12, 2023
Threads Adds Simplified Fediverse Connection Options
A simple process to encourage people to sign up for fediverse sharing.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 12, 2024 -
Retrieved from Google on September 13, 2024
Google Announces AI Training Programs for SMBs
New info sessions for SMBs on the potential of AI.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 12, 2024 -
Retrieved from Mailsuite on September 12, 2024
The Most Loved Social Media Apps by Country [Infographic]
Assessing social media apps based on how they are rated offers a different picture than looking at usage alone.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 11, 2024 -
Retrieved from Threads on July 12, 2023
Questions May Generate More Reach on Threads, per Report
Threads’ algorithm appears geared towards incentivizing discussion over everything else, a Business Insider reporter recently found.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 11, 2024 -
Retrieved from The Verge on March 28, 2020
Google Partners with Wayback Machine to Display Archived Links
A new way to scan for older versions of content on a website.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 11, 2024 -
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US Attorneys General Endorse Plan for Social Media Warning Labels
Warning tags, similar to cigarette packaging, could prompt more consideration.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 10, 2024 -
Retrieved from YouTube on July 10, 2024
YouTube Rolls Out ‘Add Yours’ Sticker for Shorts to All Users
Just like Instagram, but on YouTube instead.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 10, 2024 -
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Should Social Media Be Restricted to Users Over 16?
Australia is the latest country to propose social media age limits.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 9, 2024 -
Retrieved from Google on September 10, 2024
YouTube Adds Website Visits Goal for Promotions
Another simple promo option on YouTube.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 9, 2024 -
Retrieved from Meta on September 09, 2024
Meta Announces Next Steps for EU Messaging Interoperability
Meta is required to incorporate third-party DMs under new regulations.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 8, 2024 -
Retrieved from PC Guide on September 08, 2024
Bluesky and Threads Rise Following X’s Brazil Ban
Brazilian users are shifting to other apps in the wake of the X ban in the region.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 7, 2024 -
Retrieved from Jonah Manzano/Threads on September 06, 2024
TikTok Adds Instagram Notes-Like Feature to Inboxes
It's IG Notes, but on TikTok.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 5, 2024 -
Retrieved from YouTube on April 29, 2021
YouTube Implements Restrictions on Content Recommendations for Teens
YouTube is trying to limit the harm caused by repeated exposure to certain content.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 5, 2024 -
YouTube Develops New Processes To Detect AI Deepfakes
Advanced AI detection tools are coming.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 5, 2024 -
Retrieved from YouTube on September 05, 2024
YouTube Adds More Thumb Frame Editing Options for Shorts
But you can't upload wholly custom thumb frame images yet.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 4, 2024 -
Retrieved from YouTube on September 05, 2024
YouTube Adds New Supervisory Tools for Teen Users
New options to help parents keep tabs on their kids' YouTube usage.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 4, 2024 -
Retrieved from Adam Mosseri/Threads on May 31, 2024
Threads Adds Option To Rearrange Columns on Desktop
A handy update from the Threads team.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 29, 2024 -
Retrieved from Snapchat on August 30, 2024
Snapchat Reawakens Retro Trends With Latest Update
The latest round of Snap updates has a distinctly retro feel.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 29, 2024 -
Retrieved from AppFigures on August 28, 2024
Threads Continues To Gain Momentum Based on Download Charts
Threads made the top 10 most downloaded apps once again in July.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 29, 2024 -
Retrieved from Threads on July 12, 2023
Threads Takes Next Steps Toward Fediverse Integration
The expansion is a core part of Meta’s Threads experiment.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 28, 2024 -
Retrieved from YouTube on November 07, 2023
YouTube Expands AI Comment Summaries to More Languages
Comment summaries make it easier to locate topical discussions on videos.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 28, 2024 -
Retrieved from YouTube on August 28, 2024
YouTube Expands Access to Courses for Creators
The latest updates from YouTube, including a new monetization path for creators.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 27, 2024
