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TikTok Implements Restrictions on Ads Targeted at Teens, New AI Disclosure Requirements
TikTok has implemented some new restrictions on ads targeted at teens in the app, while it’s also adding more data controls, and updated disclosure elements, in order to improve transparency within its ad targeting process. The biggest change is an update to its ad targeting options for teens, with advertisers now no longer able to reach teens in the U.S.…
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X Looks To Further Integrate Grok AI Chatbot
While Meta’s AI chatbot hasn’t exactly been well received, and most other AI bots not named “ChatGPT” are seeing mixed responses, social platforms themselves seem convinced that generative AI is going to play a key role in future in-stream engagement, whether users know it yet or not. Along the same line, X is also looking to push its Grok chatbot…
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Threads Shares Usage Insights to Mark One Year Anniversary
Threads has released some new elements to celebrate its first anniversary, while it’s also shared new insight into how people are using the app, which now has over 175 million monthly active users. First off, as you may have noticed, Threads has added party hats to profile images in the app, while there are also alternative app icons available to…
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YouTube Updates Audio Removal Options to Address Copystrikes
YouTube has made some improvements to its audio removal options for videos, in order to help creators address copystrikes, and keep their uploads active in the app. The new system utilizes improved AI for audio removal, which will give creators more options in editing their clips, in order to address copyright claims without having to mute the entire thing, or…
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X Looks to Integrate Grok AI Chatbot in More Ways
While Meta’s AI chatbot hasn’t exactly been well received, and most other AI bots not named “ChatGPT” are seeing mixed responses, social platforms themselves seem convinced that generative AI is going to play a key role in future in-stream engagement, whether users know it yet or not. Along the same line, X is also looking to push its Grok chatbot…
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TikTok Implements Restrictions on Ads Targeted at Teens, New AI Disclosure Requirements
TikTok has implemented some new restrictions on ads targeted at teens in the app, while it’s also adding more data controls, and updated disclosure elements, in order to improve transparency within its ad targeting process. The biggest change is an update to its ad targeting options for teens, with advertisers now no longer able to reach teens in the U.S.…
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Threads Reaches 175 Million Users on One Year Anniversary
Can you believe that Meta’s Twitter-like Threads app is a year old already? The text-based social app, launched in order to gather up cast-offs from Elon Musk’s X project, has risen to become a genuine player in the social media space, piggybacking off of Instagram to establish its own audience, which now does seem to have a life of its…
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Snapchat Adds New Elements for Snapchat+
Snapchat’s adding some new personalization options for Snapchat+ subscribers, including custom, Sims-style houses on the Snap Map, new ways to engage with your digital pets, rapidly expiring Snaps, and more. First off, Snap’s giving subscribers the option to create their own custom digital house that will appear on the Snap Map. As you can see in these screenshots, Snapchat+ users…
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YouTube Expands Channel @Handles to 75 Languages
After rolling out @handles for channels back in 2022, YouTube is now expanding them to more languages, so that creators in more regions can utilize their short channel listing. As you can see in this image, YouTube’s @handles will now be made available in 75 languages, providing another way to promote your channel. As per YouTube: “Creators and viewers will…
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X Is Considering Downvotes for Post Replies
As Elon Musk’s X continues to seek the most “truth seeking” systems to ensure accuracy within online debate, it’s re-examining the use of up and downvotes on post replies, as a means to better rank engagement, and display the most relevant comments within each thread. Well, downvotes anyway. As you can see in this example, X is experimenting with a…
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