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X’s (Twitter) New Data Policy Sparks Controversy Over AI Training and User Privacy
X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, is facing growing backlash after announcing significant updates to its terms of service, which will take effect on November 15, 2024. The controversial change involves the platform’s expanded rights to use user-generated content for training artificial intelligence (AI) models. This shift has raised serious concerns about privacy, intellectual […]Read more -
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LinkedIn is Training AI Models on User DataÂ
LinkedIn is currently training AI models from user data, for generative AI features. Users can opt-out of this option by changing their data privacy settings and submitting a data processing objection form. Learn more about it here.Read more -
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X (Twitter) Announces Changes to Block Feature
X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, is making waves with a significant modification to its blocking feature, which will redefine user interactions on the platform. Announced by X Engineering and confirmed by CEO Elon Musk, the new functionality allows users who have been blocked to view the public posts of their blockers […]Read more -
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TikTok Expands Content Subscriptions to CreatorsÂ
TikTok LIVE subscriptions launched in 2022, allowing creators to monetize Live broadcasts. Now, the network has expanded subscriptions for all content formats for eligible users.Read more -
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20 Photo Carousels Arrive on Threads
In August 2024, Instagram announced the extended carousel limits, allowing users to add up to 20 images or videos. Following suit, Threads has just added this same limit. Read how it works here.Read more -
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Instagram Releases Profile Music to All UsersÂ
Instagram users can now add music to their profiles, featuring their favorite songs or artists. This is a push to add more musical elements to the network, while TikTok faces a potential ban in the US.Read more -
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Instagram Testing New Vertical Grid Display, CEO Adam Mosseri Shares
Instagram is shaking things up with a major change to its profile layout. The popular photo-sharing platform is currently testing a vertical grid format for user profiles, moving away from the familiar square grid that has defined its aesthetic since the beginning. This change was first spotted by tech tipster Alessandro Paluzzi in 2022, and […]Read more -
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Mosseri Shares Updates to Instagram InsightsÂ
Adam Mosseri and the Instagram Creators accounts have announced updates to Instagram Insights, replacing “Plays” with “Views” across all content types.Read more -
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Instagram Carousel Limit Increased to 20 Photos or Videos
Instagram has officially begun its global rollout of an expanded carousel feature, allowing users to add up to 20 photos and videos to their feed carousels, an increase from the previous limit of 10. Announced via Threads from creator Lia Haberman (@liahaberman), this update aims to improve user engagement and content sharing on the platform. […]Read more -
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Noplace: A Modern MySpace for Gen Z Users
In opposition to social media ads and algorithms, Noplace has arrived, hitting the top of Apple Store charts as the new social media app combining ideas from MySpace and Twitter.Read more -
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Meta’s Threads Reaches 200 M Users
Instagram Threads, Meta's newest social media platform, has reached a milestone of 200 M users. In just over a year, Threads has grown to become a community of creativity and connection.Read more -
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Add 20 Audio Tracks to Reels on Instagram
A cool new feature just touched down on Instagram Reels! Instagram just announced that they will be adding a new feature that allows users to add multiple tracks to their Reels.Read more -
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New Features are Rolling out On YouTube ShortsÂ
YouTube is tapping into their creative side for their Shorts option. They have recently announced that there will be some new features rolling out that will help users personalize their shorts on YouTube.ÂRead more -
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Twitter (X) Considers Adding Downvotes
X (formerly Twitter) just announced that they are considering introducing downvotes for post replies!Read more -
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Instagram Introduces Live Streaming for Close Friends
In a move to make live streaming more intimate and exclusive, Instagram has announced the rollout of Instagram Live for Close FriendsRead more