Facebook Tests Generative AI Prompts for Better Post Captions
Thanks, I hate it. That’s the first thought that came to my mind when I saw this new feature in testing on Facebook, which enables you to create a post caption via generative AI, in order to help you come up with better content. As you can see in this example, shared by Jonah Manzano, […]
Snapchat Adds More Users, Posts Lower Than Expected Revenue in Q4
It’s another mixed bag for Snap Inc. in its latest performance update, with the platform adding more users, though not in its most lucrative markets, while revenue also increased, though not at the levels expected. Thus is the theme of Snap’s performance, a yin-yang of strengths that are also weaknesses, in virtually every element. First […]
Snapchat Adds More Users, Posts Lower Than Expected Revenue in Q4
It’s another mixed bag for Snap Inc. in its latest performance update, with the platform adding more users, though not in its most lucrative markets, while revenue also increased, though not at the levels expected. Thus is the theme of Snap’s performance, a yin-yang of strengths that are also weaknesses, in virtually every element. First […]
Decentralized Social App ‘Bluesky’ is Now Available to All Users
If you’ve been eagerly awaiting a chance to try out Bluesky, the decentralized version of Twitter, which was originally funded by Twitter itself, now you can, with the app moving out of invite-only beta today. As you can see from these example screens, Bluesky is pretty much Twitter, just with a butterfly silhouette as its […]
Meta Expands its Programs to Protect Teen Users from Sextortion
Meta has announced some new protection updates for Safer Internet Day, including the expansion of its “Take it Down” program, helping users stop the spread of their intimate images online, a new guide to help teens avoid “sextortion”, and new resource prompts to assist users in need. First off, Meta’s working with the National Center […]
TikTok’s Prompting Users to Download a New, Dedicated TikTok Search Shortcut
TikTok’s looking to get more people searching for more stuff in the app, with new prompts that look to get users to download a dedicated TikTok Search shortcut that can then be added to their device Home Screen. As you can see in this example, posted by Girl Power Marketing (and shared by Matt Navarra), […]
YouTube Expands Youth Safety Measures for Safer Internet Day
YouTube’s marking Safer Internet Day with some expanded measures to help keep young users safe, including updates to its in-stream “Take a Break” prompts, a broader roll out of content restrictions for potentially harmful topics, and a new report on digital wellbeing, created in collaboration with adolescent health experts. First off, on Take Break reminders, […]
X is Developing a New ‘Articles’ Content Option for Long-Form Posts
Elon Musk wants to make X people’s main source for news updates, repeatedly touting his “everything app” as a competitor to mainstream publishers, and the only platform willing to tell the truth, direct from the public. Which is why, in Elon’s world at least, the media at large is now out to get him. Which […]
Meta Outlines New Approaches to Generative AI Transparency
With the use of generative AI on the rise, Meta’s working to establish new rules around AI disclosure in its apps, which will not only put more onus on users to declare the use of AI in their content, but also, ideally, implement new systems to detect AI usage, via technical means. Which is not […]
LinkedIn Adds New Prompts to Boost Networking Opportunities
LinkedIn’s looking to make it easier to manage your professional interactions in the app, by splitting its “Network” tab into new, dedicated “Grow” and “Catch-Up” feeds, with the latter designed to highlight daily outreach opportunities, while it’s also adding new AI-powered message prompts to help improve your outreach. Which, as with various other AI tools […]