Social Media
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Social media are online communications channels that help people share information or content and interact with each other. Clearly defining the term is quite tricky because there are numerous social media services available nowadays. The most well-known are Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, Snapchat, TikTok, etc.
Meta Implements Stricter Message Settings to Protect Teens on Facebook and Instagram
Meta is introducing enhancements to its parental supervision tools. Parents will now have the authority to approve or deny changes in default privacy settings made by their teenage children.
Bluesky Welcomes Over a Million New Users in a Day, Surpassing 4 Million Milestone
Bluesky, the decentralized social media platform aiming to rival Twitter, has experienced a significant surge in user sign-ups, crossing the 4 million mark just one day after opening its doors to the public.
Instagram Introduces Nighttime Nudges to Encourage Teens to Log Off at Night
The notifications will appear automatically and cannot be turned off by teens. Instagram's goal is to promote healthy screen time habits among teenagers, particularly those who do not use time management features.
TikTok's Latest Feature Allows Direct Song Saving to Spotify and Apple Music
TikTok's influence on the music industry has been substantial, with songs trending on the platform often making their way to the Billboard charts and artists finding global recognition.
YouTube to Label AI-Generated Content and Address Deepfakes
YouTube will introduce clearer labels for content created using AI, with a banner in the video's description indicating that it is "altered or synthetic." The company acknowledges that it may remove AI-created videos containing disturbing or harmful content.
Nepal Bans TikTok Citing Social Harmony Disruption and Hate Content
Nepal's decision comes as a response to concerns over the misuse of the platform, which has led to more than 1,600 TikTok-related cybercrime cases registered in the country over the past four years.
Instagram Tests a Dedicated Feed for Meta Verified Users
Meta Verified subscribers gain several benefits, including a blue checkmark, enhanced customer support, and increased visibility in search and comments. This move is an effort to highlight these benefits and make the subscription more appealing.
