Social Media Updates
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Retrieved from X on October 05, 2023
X Is Bringing Post Headlines Back to Link Previews In-Stream
Some good, pre-Thanksgiving news from Elon and team.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 22, 2023 -
Retrieved from Android Police on May 11, 2023
YouTube Steps up Its Fight Against Ad Blockers With Load Delays
YouTube's had enough of users cutting off its ads.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 21, 2023 -
Retrieved from Meta on March 23, 2022
Meta Provides Expanded Access to Its Content and Library API To Facilitate Data Research
Meta's Content and Library API provides expanded data access to approved research partners.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 21, 2023 -
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The Chaos at OpenAI Could Benefit Social Platform AI Projects
With the dust still yet to settle, many are now wondering what comes next for the AI field?
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 20, 2023 -
Retrieved from Facebook on April 23, 2021
Facebook’s Removing Its ‘Hobbies’ Section From User Profiles
In fairness, you may not have been aware that it existed.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 20, 2023 -
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Meta Highlights What’s Driving Threads Engagement
With more brands reconsidering their X presence, Threads is getting more focus.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 20, 2023 -
Retrieved from Google on November 21, 2023
Google Unveils Its Fourth Annual ‘Black Owned Friday’ Business Showcase
The initiative aims to shine a spotlight on Black-owned brands during the broader sales event.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 20, 2023 -
Retrieved from WhatsApp on November 18, 2023
Whatsapp Announces New Sponsorship Deal With Mercedes F1 Team
The deal will see the Mercedes team post exclusive content in the messaging app.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 17, 2023 -
Retrieved from Meta on November 17, 2023
Meta Brings Inbox Notes to Messenger
Notes have performed well on Instagram.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 16, 2023 -
Retrieved from Google on November 17, 2023
Google Adds More Generative AI Elements To Search
Some interesting new updates to Google's AI-based SGE experience.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 16, 2023 -
Retrieved from Snapchat on November 17, 2023
Snapchat Publishes New Data Showing App Facilitates More Positive User Experiences
The study looked at how people physically respond when using different social apps.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 16, 2023 -
Retrieved from YouTube on April 29, 2021
YouTube Loosens Monetization Restrictions on Depictions of Breastfeeding and ‘Sensual Dancing’
The changes will enable more creators to monetize their content.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 16, 2023 -
Retrieved from TikTok on November 17, 2023
TikTok Adds In-Stream AR Effects Creation Flow, Enabling All Users To Create AR Experiences
Now, you can create your own AR experiences in the app.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 16, 2023 -
Retrieved from Meta on November 17, 2023
Meta Previews New Generative AI Tools To Facilitate Video and Image Creation From Text Prompts
The new tools could facilitate a range of new creation opportunities.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 16, 2023 -
Retrieved from YouTube on November 17, 2023
YouTube Launches New Experiment To Support AI Music Creation
YouTube's looking to get ahead of the coming wave of AI deepfakes and replicas.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 16, 2023 -
Retrieved from Pew Research on November 16, 2023
New Report Shows More People Are Now Getting News Content via TikTok
TikTok’s becoming a more influential news source. Is that a good thing?
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 15, 2023 -
Retrieved from European Union on November 16, 2023
Meta Refutes EU Classification of Messenger and Marketplace Under New Regulations
Meta could be setting the stage for a bigger challenge to the new EU rules.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 15, 2023 -
Courtesy of Meta
Threads Launches Initial Test of Topic Tags in Posts
Meta’s looking to implement a smarter tagging process for its new app.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 15, 2023 -
Retrieved from YouTube on November 07, 2023
YouTube Gives Premium Subscribers Access to Its Generative AI Elements
YouTube’s the latest platform to make a bigger push on subscriptions.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 15, 2023 -
Retrieved from Meta on October 29, 2021
Meta Calls for New Legislation That Would Force App Stores To Implement Age Restrictions
Mets says that the app stores themselves could serve as more effective gatekeepers.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 15, 2023 -
Retrieved from Meta on November 16, 2023
Instagram Launches New Creation Tools for Reels and Stories
Meta continues to add more creator tools ahead of the holidays.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 15, 2023 -
Courtesy of Instagram
Instagram Rolls Out Option To Share Reels and Feed Posts With ‘Close Friends’ Only
Another new group sharing option on IG.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 14, 2023 -
Retrieved from YouTube on November 15, 2023
YouTube Announces New Tagging Requirements for AI-Generated Content
YouTube becomes the latest app to launch tags for generative AI content.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 14, 2023 -
Retrieved from Adam Mosseri/Threads on November 14, 2023
Threads Adds Option to Delete Profile Without Impacting IG Presence
Instagram's chief also provides an update on DMs in the app.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 13, 2023 -
Retrieved from Brenden Wood/Threads on November 14, 2023
Threads Rolls Out Toggle to Opt Out of Having Posts Visible on Facebook and IG
Now, you can stop your Threads from being shown to your aunts and uncles on Facebook.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 13, 2023
