Elon Musk, the owner of X, has announced plans to move the company out of San Francisco as a protest against changes to Californian laws. The recent legislation signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, aimed at protecting LGBTQ+ youth, has sparked Musk’s dissatisfaction. Musk, who has personal experience with his own children, views the new law
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Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has been actively utilizing its AI capabilities to enhance user experience. One of its recent endeavors involves the introduction of Meta AI summaries in post comment streams on the platform. While this may seem like a helpful feature at first glance, it raises questions about the impact on user engagement
YouTube Music has taken a new approach to AI integration by introducing an “AI-generated radio” feature for Music Premium subscribers. This new option allows users to customize their listening experience by simply describing the type of music they want to hear. By utilizing conversational prompts, the AI radio station can create a personalized playlist tailored
Over the weekend, X experienced a surge in conversation after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Owner Elon Musk took to social media to announce that the platform had reached a new “record high” in usage. Musk claimed that X saw a cumulative 417 billion user-seconds globally in one day, equating to 27.8
In a surprising move, Meta recently decided to lift all restrictions on the Facebook and Instagram accounts of former U.S. President Donald Trump. This decision comes at a crucial time, as Trump gears up for the November election and the party conventions. The initial suspension of Trump’s accounts was imposed by Meta in January 2021,
A new feature on X (formerly known as Twitter) has caught the attention of users, as reports suggest that the platform is testing a downvoting option for posts on iPhone. This feature, which may appear as a ‘dislike’ button in the form of a heartbroken icon, is aimed at increasing user engagement. The discovery of
Meta’s recent announcement that 10-12 year olds will soon be able to engage in chats and calls in VR has sparked concerns about the potential risks involved in allowing young children to access such technology. While Meta emphasizes the importance of parental supervision and age-appropriate social experiences, the reality is that social media interactions, even
In a significant development for X Payments, the company has obtained a money transmitter license in Washington, D.C. This approval marks another milestone in X’s journey towards realizing its ambitious vision of revolutionizing online transactions. With the goal of eventually facilitating in-stream payments and money transfers, X must obtain transmitter approvals in every U.S. region.
WhatsApp, owned by Meta, has recently implemented a new feature aimed at improving the safety of its group messaging function. This feature is designed to provide users with contextual information when they are added to a group by an unknown individual. The main purpose of this addition is to offer users insights into the group
In recent times, there has been a growing emphasis on the integration of generative AI in social platforms to enhance in-stream engagement. While some AI chatbots have faced criticism, platforms like X are determined to leverage their AI capacity to offer innovative solutions to users. X’s Grok chatbot, for instance, has been made widely available