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WhatsApp Faces Backlash Over AI Integration in Messaging #csulbsoc www.gbnews.com/tech/whatsap...
WhatsApp defends controversial Meta AI update, as users brand chat app feature 'pointless and irritating'
Meta has confirmed plans to expand AI offerings, despite backlash to Meta AI
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May 7, 2025 at 6:25 AM
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LinkedIn Expands Video Features to Desktop Platform #csulbsoc www.linkedin.com/pulse/future...
The Future of LinkedIn Video: Key Updates and Strategic Insights
Key updates and strategic insights about video content on LinkedIn in 2025 including new features and the future of video on the platform,
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May 7, 2025 at 6:24 AM
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Snapchat Launches Family Safety Hub for Enhanced Parental Controls #csulbsoc newsroom.snap.com/snapchat-fam...
Welcome to our new Family Safety Hub
We’re excited to share our new Snapchat Family Safety Hub, developed with guidance from Common Sense Media. Our new Family Hub is designed to help families navigate Snapchat safely and confidently. As...
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May 7, 2025 at 6:23 AM
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TikTok Enhances Desktop Experience with New Features #csulbsoc 9meters.com/entertainmen...
TikTok's Desktop Overhaul Takes Aim at YouTube with Major Feature Boost - 9meters
TikTok is no longer just a mobile-first app for quick scrolling and viral dances — it’s setting its sights on YouTube and Twitch with a revamped desktop
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May 7, 2025 at 6:22 AM
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Facebook Revamps ‘Friends’ Tab to Focus on Personal Connections #csulbsoc about.fb.com/news/2025/03...
Bringing the Magic of Friends Back to Facebook
We’re introducing a new Facebook Friends tab that makes it easier to connect with your friends.
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May 7, 2025 at 6:21 AM
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Instagram Introduces ‘Trial Reels’ for Content Testing #csulbsoc about.fb.com/news/2024/12...
Test Content With Non-Followers Using Trial Reels
We're introducing trial reels, a new way to try out content and see what performs best by sharing reels with people who don’t follow you.
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May 7, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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“Fear in the wake of a disaster can cause chaos you need to be ready for prices to increase.” – Jake
During today’s 11 a.m. journalism panel, speakers emphasized how misinformation and panic can intensify the impact of natural disasters.
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April 23, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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“The Palisades fire was the first one that really scared us we had to tell people to run.”
Journalist Sid reflects on the chaos of covering fast-moving disasters, when there’s barely time to think, let alone report.
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April 23, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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Facebook: Introducing Full-Screen Video Player for Enhanced Viewing #csulbsoc @heyorca.bsky.social www.heyorca.com/blog/faceboo...
All the need-to-know Facebook updates from 2025: Here’s what’s happening on Facebook this year [updated monthly] | HeyOrca
Here's how to keep up with Facebook updates in 2025. This guide for social media managers gives you all the important Facebook news.
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April 21, 2025 at 5:04 AM
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Instagram: Expanding Carousel Posts for Richer Storytelling #csulbsoc @socialmediaexaminers www.socialmediaexaminer.com/instagram-up...
Instagram Updates for 2025: What Marketers Need to Know : Social Media Examiner
Left behind by Instagram's growth? Want recent updates to benefit your business? Learn new Instagram tools and what they mean to marketers.
www.socialmediaexaminer.com
April 21, 2025 at 5:03 AM
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TikTok: Introducing ‘Footnotes’ for Enhanced Content Context #csulbsoc @reuters.com www.reuters.com/technology/t...
TikTok begins US testing of 'Footnotes' similar to 'Community Notes' by X
TikTok on Wednesday started testing "Footnotes" in the United States, a feature similar to "Community Notes" used by X and Meta , as the short-video platform awaits a deal that will secure its presence in the country.
www.reuters.com
April 21, 2025 at 4:40 AM
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Snapchat Launches AI-Powered Video Lenses for Platinum Subscribers #csulbsoc @newsroom.snap newsroom.snap.com/home
Snapchat News, Announcements, & Updates | Snap Newsroom
View all the latest news, announcements, and updates from Snap Inc. Explore all that’s happening in the Snapchat community.
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April 14, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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YouTube Introduces Mid-Roll Ads in Shorter Videos #csulbsoc @businessinsider.com www.businessinsider.com/youtube-says...
YouTube is shaking up how it puts ads in videos and says it could help creators earn more money
YouTube is automating mid-roll ad placements at "natural break points," which it says can boost creator revenue.
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April 14, 2025 at 4:54 AM
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Instagram: New Features Enhancing User Experience www.wired.com/story/social...
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The Social Security Administration Is Gutting Regional Staff and Shifting All Public Communications to X
The SSA’s shift to Elon Musk’s X comes as the agency plans to cut its regional office workforce by roughly 90 percent, WIRED has learned.
www.wired.com
April 14, 2025 at 4:51 AM
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Bumbles Big Safety Upgrade
#csulbsoc @theverge.com www.theverge.com/news/631560/...
Bumble is getting ID verification
Confirming your identity is optional though.
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March 24, 2025 at 6:15 AM
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Threads Just Got Smarter
#csulbsoc @theverge.com www.theverge.com/news/633135/...
Threads finally lets you set the following feed as default
Threads is getting some much-needed features
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March 24, 2025 at 6:14 AM
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WhatsApp’s New Spam Crackdown #csulbsoc @thesun.co.uk www.thesun.ie/tech/1491342...
Warning for millions of WhatsApp users as app to trial huge messaging BAN
WHATSAPP announced a significant change in messaging this week, an update which will effect millions of users. The popular app is set to limit the number of messages individual users and businesses…
www.thesun.ie
March 24, 2025 at 6:13 AM
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Venture Capitalists Eye Emerging Social Apps #csulbsoc @businessinsider.com www.businessinsider.com/next-social-...
The next big social app won't look like TikTok. 12 investors dish on where they're placing their bets in consumer tech.
We spoke with investors about the future of social media. Here are five takeaways on AI, loneliness, and dating.
www.businessinsider.com
March 17, 2025 at 4:34 AM
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Meta to Test Community Notes in the U.S. Starting March 18
#csulbsoc @reuters.com www.reuters.com/technology/m...
Meta to test 'Community Notes' in US from March 18 using X algorithm
Meta will begin testing "Community Notes" in the U.S. from March 18, using a technology developed by Elon Musk-owned X, two months after the Facebook parent decided to scrap its fact-checking program amid pressure from conservatives.
www.reuters.com
March 17, 2025 at 4:33 AM
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Tiktok Introduces Enhanced Parental Controls
#csulbsoc @thetimes.com www.thetimes.com/uk/social-me...
TikTok gives parents power to block children’s use at dinnertime
Child protection groups say social media platforms need to go much further to limit exposure to harmful content online
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March 17, 2025 at 4:32 AM
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Meta’s Policy Changes and AI Investments
#csulbsoc
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Mark Zuckerberg has big plans for Meta's 2025. Here's what's underway, plus what's still to come.
Meta's had an eventful 2025, from overhauling its content moderation system, rolling back DEI, and announcing more layoffs. Here's what's still to come.
www.businessinsider.com
March 10, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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WhatsApp Introduces AI-Powered Scam Detection
#csulbsoc @theverge.com www.theverge.com/news/623632/...
Google Messages is using AI to detect scam texts
And makes it easier to quickly block and report them.
www.theverge.com
March 10, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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Digg’s Relaunch with a Focus on ‘Humanity and Connection’ #csulbsoc @apnewsguild.bsky.social apnews.com/article/digg...
Digg to relaunch with focus on 'humanity and connection'
Before Reddit there was Digg, which popularized up- and down-votes on online posts. Now the founders of both platforms — social media veterans Kevin Rose and Alexis Ohanian — are relaunching the early...
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March 10, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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Launch of Refreshed Desktop App
#csulbsoc @socialmediatoday.bsky.social www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktok-...
TikTok Launches Refreshed Desktop App
A refresh for TikTok's web presentation.
www.socialmediatoday.com
March 3, 2025 at 4:02 AM
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Snapchats Bold Move: Targeting TikTok User with New Campaign #csulbsoc @socialmediatoday.bsky.social www.socialmediatoday.com/news/snapcha...
Snapchat Looks to Scoop up TikTok Users With New Campaign
Snapchat's making a push to get migrating TikTokers to its app.
www.socialmediatoday.com
March 3, 2025 at 3:58 AM