The state of New York recently introduced two child protection laws to address the damaging effects of social media on young users. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the “Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for Kids” act and a Child Data Protection Act. The more controversial of the two is the Stop Addictive Feeds act, which aims
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Butterflies, the latest social media platform, has taken the digital world by storm by introducing a unique concept of AI characters interacting with real users. Launched recently after a private beta test period, Butterflies is now available for iOS and Android users globally. Created by former Snap engineering manager Vu Tran, the app is free
Instagram is constantly on the lookout for new ways to make its platform more engaging for users. The latest addition of music to carousel posts is a perfect example of this. This new feature allows users to add music tracks to accompany their carousel updates, even when they include video clips. This opens up a
Snapchat’s latest development in its Lens creation tools is revolutionizing the way augmented reality (A.R.) experiences are generated. The introduction of new generative A.I. elements opens up a world of possibilities for creators, making A.R. creation more accessible and engaging than ever before. With a new generative A.I. Lens tool that transports users into any
Recent findings from the latest Reuters Institute Digital News Report reveal a surprising trend in social media news consumption. Despite efforts by platforms like X to position themselves as trustworthy news sources, users are actually turning away from these traditional platforms. The report, which surveyed over 94,000 individuals from 47 countries, paints a comprehensive picture
Meta’s ambitious A.I. push has hit a roadblock in Europe, where the company has been forced to scale back its A.I. plans due to concerns about how it is fueling its A.I. models with user data from both Facebook and Instagram. According to Reuters, Meta will not be launching its A.I. models in Europe for
Instagram is constantly evolving to provide creators with new tools and features to help them succeed in the digital landscape. One such addition is the “Creator Insights” display, a new way for influencers to showcase their account performance and engage with brands for potential partnerships. The “Creator Insights” display offers a snapshot of a creator’s
LinkedIn has recently announced some exciting updates for its newsletter creation platform. One of the major changes includes an updated reader UI which has shifted the comments to the right of the main display. This new layout provides your newsletter with more main screen real estate on the left, while the comments appear in a
Instagram is currently working on a groundbreaking update for its Threads app. This update will introduce a new feature that will change the way still image posts are shared from Instagram on Threads. Instead of a simple link with a small thumbnail, these posts will now be displayed in a dedicated format within your Threads
In a surprising move, X has decided to make all Likes private on their app. This update comes after the announcement last month and aims to protect users’ privacy. By making Likes private, X hopes to create a safer and more inclusive environment for users to engage with content without fear of judgment or retaliation.