Social Media Updates
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Retrieved from YouTube on April 29, 2021
YouTube Tests Merging Shorts and Long-Form Video into a Single Feed
YouTube’s trying to capitalize on the popularity of Shorts.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 12, 2024 -
Retrieved from Meta on August 09, 2024
Will AI Suck the Humanity Out of Social Media?
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says that AI-generated content is going to take over social feeds.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 8, 2024 -
Retrieved from Jio on July 16, 2020
Meta in Talks to License VR Software to India’s Jio
A deal with India’s leading mobile service provider could be a key step in building a metaverse foundation in the region.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 7, 2024 -
Retrieved from Reddit on August 07, 2024
Reddit Adds 8.5M Users in Q2, Improves Revenue Performance
In a positive sign for its growth potential, Reddit is seeing equal levels of user growth both inside and outside the U.S.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 6, 2024 -
Retrieved from Meta on August 06, 2024
Meta Announces Llama Impact Grants to Further AI Development
The program will see over $2 million invested as Meta continues to push open-source AI development.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 5, 2024 -
Retrieved from Threads on July 12, 2023
Threads Gains Momentum as Users Reach 200M
The user growth rate tripled over the last month in a sign that Threads now has a real opportunity to grab a significant portion of online attention.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 1, 2024 -
US Senators Propose New Bill to Combat AI Deepfakes
The No Fakes Act, if passed, would enable individuals to request the removal of deepfakes depicting their likeness.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 1, 2024 -
Retrieved from Google on August 02, 2024
Google Adds Enhanced Product Discovery Options Powered by AI
The changes to how some information shows up could keep the search engine top of mind for consumers as competition intensifies.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 1, 2024 -
Retrieved from Memorable AI on August 02, 2024
Reddit Acquires Memorable AI To Improve Ad Performance
The deal could help advertisers plan and optimize their Reddit marketing programs as the platform looks to drive monetization.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 1, 2024 -
Retrieved from Adam Mosseri/Threads on August 01, 2024
Threads Tests New Topic Discovery Elements To Drive Engagement
Can Threads maximize its growth potential while avoiding certain topics?
By Andrew Hutchinson • July 31, 2024 -
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 -
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 -
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