Social Media

Social media are interactive computer-mediated technologies that facilitate the creation and sharing of information, ideas, career interests and other forms of expression via virtual communities and networks.

Snapchat Aims to Spend $1.5 Billion Per Year on AI
Snapchat Aims to Spend $1.5 Billion Per Year on AI
May 19, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

The CEO of Snap, developer of Snapchat, says the messaging platform is increasing its spending on artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. “There was a recognition...

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Uber Integrates Social Commerce Into Marketplace as Shoppers Seek Peer Recommendations
Uber Integrates Social Commerce Into Marketplace as Shoppers Seek Peer Recommendations
May 17, 2024  |  Social Commerce

As consumers increasingly look for guidance from trusted friends and content creators to inform their shopping, Uber is integrating a social element into its Eats...

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OpenAI and Reddit Partner on Data Licensing, AI-Powered Features, Advertising
OpenAI and Reddit Partner on Data Licensing, AI-Powered Features, Advertising
May 16, 2024  |  Partnerships

OpenAI will be using Reddit content to train its artificial intelligence (AI) models. That’s one component of a new partnership formed by the AI company and the social media...

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Threads Testing ‘Pinned Columns’ Feature on Web Application
Threads Testing ‘Pinned Columns’ Feature on Web Application
May 16, 2024  |  Facebook / Meta

Threads is testing “pinned columns” on its web application. Mark Zuckerberg, founder, chairman and CEO of Meta, which owns the text-based social media app, announced...

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TikTok to Automatically Label AI-Generated Content Uploaded From Other Platforms
TikTok to Automatically Label AI-Generated Content Uploaded From Other Platforms
May 09, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

TikTok has begun automatically labeling artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content (AIGC) when that content is uploaded from certain other platforms. The social media platform has done...

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Chinese Users Report WhatsApp Working Despite Country’s Ban
Chinese Users Report WhatsApp Working Despite Country’s Ban
May 09, 2024  |  Cross-border Payments

WhatsApp is reportedly working in China despite a years-long ban on this and other foreign messaging and social media platforms. Users of the Meta-owned messaging platform in the...

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Match Group Forecasts Revenue Below Analyst Estimates
Match Group Forecasts Revenue Below Analyst Estimates
May 07, 2024  |  Earnings

In a challenging market environment, Match Group, the parent company of dating apps Tinder, Hinge and OkCupid, is reportedly expecting lower than estimated quarterly revenue. The Dallas-based company has been grappling with...

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TikTok and ByteDance File Suit Challenging Constitutionality of Ban
TikTok and ByteDance File Suit Challenging Constitutionality of Ban
May 07, 2024  |  Legal & Regulation

TikTok and its parent company ByteDance filed a lawsuit Tuesday (May 7) asking the court to review the constitutionality of a law that requires ByteDance to sell TikTok’s...

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US Consumers Demand Brand-Friendly Shoppable Video Content
US Consumers Demand Brand-Friendly Shoppable Video Content
May 06, 2024  |  Retail

As commerce and entertainment become increasingly intertwined, high-intent consumers are still turning to brands’ and retailers’ websites to get their shoppable content. While commerce-integrated content such as shoppable livestreams...

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