Exploring the implications of Meta’s proposed AI-driven ad tool on user experience, the advertising industry, and creative professions.
Tag: Social Media

Reddit’s new AI-powered feature, Answers, is designed for users searching for quick, reliable advice, already attracting 1 million weekly active users since its beta launch.

X is rolling out 4K video uploads for premium subscribers, marking another step in its push towards video content under Elon Musk’s leadership.

Meta introduces a new AI app powered by Llama 4, offering personalized conversations and a unique social feature to share AI interactions with friends.

Meta’s Threads transitions to threads.com, introducing new web features including a pop-up composer and X follower import tool.

Meta is expanding its ad rollout on Threads to over 30 countries, marking a significant shift for its 300 million users worldwide.

Meta introduces Edits, a new video editing app for Instagram creators, featuring advanced tools and AI-powered features to compete with CapCut.

Bluesky is rolling out an official verification system with blue checkmarks for ‘authentic and notable’ accounts, marking a significant shift in its approach to user authenticity.

Meta is testing AI technology in the US to identify underage users who’ve lied about their age, automatically switching them to teen accounts with stricter privacy settings.

Users report that Meta’s promised opt-out tools for AI training on Instagram and Facebook data are non-functional, raising questions about privacy and transparency.

Apple’s AI tools, including text generation and custom emoji creation, are currently not working on Meta’s iOS apps like Facebook and Instagram, possibly due to Meta opting out.

X is reportedly phasing out its DMs in favor of a new, fully-fledged chat platform called XChat, featuring end-to-end encryption and more.

OpenAI is venturing into social media with an X clone, aiming to secure a steady stream of high-quality training data for its AI models, amidst fierce competition in the AI space.

OpenAI is reportedly developing an X-like social media platform, potentially integrating it with ChatGPT, sparking speculation and possible rivalry with Elon Musk’s X.

Ireland’s Data Protection Commission is investigating X’s use of European users’ public posts to train its Grok AI chatbot, raising GDPR compliance concerns.

Snapchat launches Sponsored AI Lenses, enabling brands to create immersive, AI-generated ad experiences that significantly boost user engagement.

Instagram is experimenting with a feature that locks Reels behind secret codes, offering a unique way for creators to engage with their most dedicated fans.

After years of neglect, Instagram is reportedly developing a dedicated iPad app in 2025, marking a significant shift in strategy for the social media giant.

After years of neglect, Instagram might finally be developing a dedicated iPad app in 2025, marking a significant shift in its strategy towards tablet users.

Exploring the deeper ethical concerns surrounding Snapchat’s new Sponsored AI Lenses, from privacy issues to societal manipulation.

Well, well, wellโElon Musk’s xAI just pulled off what might be the tech deal of the decade, swallowing up the

Hold onto your hats, tech enthusiasts! Snapchat has just upped the ante in the augmented reality (AR) game with its

In a world where AI is everywhere, Reddit stood as the last frontier of genuine human banter. Enter Astral, a