YouTube Tests New Generative AI Elements, Including its Own In-Stream Chatbot
YouTube platform takes its next steps into generative AI, with a new test of topic summaries for comments, providing an alternative means to engage with viewers on different subjects, as well as its own conversational AI tool, which will enable users to ask questions about the videos you watch. Youtube, further decided to add it […]
Meta added ad-free Facebook and Instagram subscriptions in Europe
Meta decided to add ad subscriptions for Facebook and Instagram users in Europe. As of this week, users in the EU, EEA, and Switzerland now they have the choice to either continue using these platforms with personalized ads or pay a fee to remove sponsored posts completely. Users who decide to pay for the subscription, […]
LinkedIn: Launches New AI Summary Tools
As the world increasingly turns digital, the way we connect, communicate, and even conduct business has transformed. Amidst this technological revolution, social media platforms have proved to be key players in enhancing networking opportunities and career growth. Take for instance LinkedIn, a leading professional networking platform, which has a significant milestone by crossing 800 million […]
3 Ways to Use Social Media for Storytelling
When we think about the stories we read as children, they had characteristics: a beginning, middle, and end, a conflict perhaps, or some sort of lesson. Great content on social media can also convey a similarly rich message when it’s done correctly. To tell a story is not just about words. A great story can […]
Pinterest Launched a New Information and Education Hub for Creators
Pinterest is expanding its features, by launching a new education platform for creators. The new hub aims to provide insights into how to make the best use of Pins, and how to monetize your on-platform presence. The new information and education platform is available in 13 languages and includes a range of guides and notes […]
Meta: Outlines Brand and User Safety Approaches with Mini-Site
On Monday 23 October Meta outlined its new Media Responsibility framework, which are the guiding principles that it’s applying to its own moderation and ad placement guidelines, in order to facilitate more protection and safety for all users of its apps. According to Meta: “The advertising industry has come together to embrace media responsibility, but […]
Instagram Now Enables Users to Create Stickers from Entities in their Photos
In the last couple of months, Instagram has been testing another new sticker option, and this time with a photo cut-out process, that enables you to make stickers out of objects, animals, or people within your images. As you can see in the above example, the new option will enable users to identify specific entities […]
WhatsApp Adds Passkey Access Providing Extra Security for Private Chats
WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps and now decided to add passkey access, which provides a more secure way for users to log in and negates the use of text-based keywords. https://www.threads.net/@whatsapp/post/CydzOC0L9Wa?fbclid=IwAR3QPhpWLfLZYX5eTNsCMUxX5DFRH74NogvHnihryl0nzlkRlRHdyOdEM6w As you can see in the above video clip, passkey access enables users to use on-device Face and/or Touch ID […]
TikTok Announced New Partnership With Disney
TikTok and Disney join forces. TikTok platform announced a new partnership with Disney, in order to celebrate 100 years of iconic entertainment brand, which is a favorite for old and young alike. The new partnership will provide a range of new opportunities for Disney fans to engage within the app. As outlined in the above […]