X, previously known as Twitter, has recently announced the expansion of its Community Notes crowd-sourced fact-checking program to India. This initiative allows users to contribute notes within the app, with the goal of providing accurate information and promoting healthy discussions. As India gears up for its general election in June, the presence of Community Notes
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The ongoing debate surrounding generative AI and its ethical implications has prompted Meta to collaborate with Stanford’s Deliberative Democracy Lab to organize a community forum. This forum sought to gather feedback from over 1,500 participants from Brazil, Germany, Spain, and the United States regarding their perceptions and concerns about responsible AI development. The findings from
On March 31st, Telegram made a significant announcement by introducing Telegram Business, a new feature that allows users to transform their personal accounts into business accounts. This latest offering is a game-changer for small online businesses and physical stores, as it provides a platform for onboarding new customers, supporting existing customers with their orders, and
One of the key tips provided by Instagram for improving engagement with Stories is utilizing “Sticker Templates”. These templates allow other users to contribute to a Story by adding their own content, creating a collaborative and interactive experience. Users can add GIFs, text, or images to the template, which can help drive engagement with your
WhatsApp, the popular messaging service owned by Meta, has recently made a significant change to its user interface on Android smartphones. The update involves moving the four navigation tabs from the top of the screen to the bottom, making it easier for users to navigate through the app with one hand. Changes in User Interface
Instagram is constantly looking for ways to improve user engagement and interaction on its platform. One of the latest features being tested is called “Blend”, which aims to create a more private and personalized Reels feed for users to share with their friends. “Blend” is essentially a combined Reels feed that showcases recommendations based on
In a surprising move, Elon Musk, the owner of X (formerly Twitter), has announced a new strategy to boost X subscriptions by giving away Premium features to users with high follower counts in the app. This strategy is aimed at increasing the adoption of X Premium and generating more revenue for the app. However, the
As the digital landscape continues to evolve, it’s interesting to see how social media platforms are adapting to new trends and user behaviors. One such platform that seems to be aligning with the changing times is LinkedIn. Just as predicted back in October, LinkedIn is now testing out a new, dedicated video feed within the
Elon Musk recently suffered a setback in his legal battle against the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) when U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer dismissed his lawsuit. Judge Breyer’s ruling made it clear that Musk’s motive for suing CCDH was purely retaliatory, as he was unhappy with the organization’s criticism of his social media platform
Recent leaks suggest that WhatsApp could be in the process of adding international payments through its in-app Unified Payments Interface (UPI) service. This move would expand WhatsApp Pay beyond its current limitations and potentially attract a larger user base for the platform’s financial services. WhatsApp Payments, also known as WhatsApp Pay, was initially rolled out