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TikTok now lets creators label AI-generated content
TikTok will now let users label posts that have been enhanced by AI in any way. The company is also working on tools that automatically detect AI-generated posts.
Would-be X competitor T2 Social is now called Pebble (no, not that Pebble)
Just like X (formerly Twitter), would-be competitor T2 Social has a new name, and it’s one that might ring a bell. Starting today, the service is called Pebble. And no, it's not a revival of the e-ink smartwatch company of yore.
X Premium users can now hide the shame of their likes
X, formerly Twitter, is now offering its paying subscribers the option to hide the likes tab from public view. This move is the latest appeal Musk’s X is making to premium subscribers.
X is allegedly limiting user reach to posts that link to the New York Times
X, formerly known as Twitter, is allegedly slowing down user access to links to the New York Times website. While it's unclear what is causing the drop in engagement, this wouldn't be the first time Elon Musk's X appeared to be affecting user engagement.
TikTok job postings point to social features to help it compete with Meta
TikTok appears ready to move the platform closer to a full-fledged social network. The company has posted new job listings for positions focused on social networking features and expanded direct messaging.
YouTube Music's Now Playing tab adds everyone's least-favorite feature: YouTube comments
YouTube Music's latest redesign of the Now Playing page is making its way to iOS and Android devices everywhere. There's a new feature that brings an extra social element to the app. You'll now be able to read and post comments on the Now Playing page.
Keyword search is finally coming to Threads
A much-demanded feature is finally coming to Threads very soon, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has confirmed. A full-text search function is on the way. Until now, the search box has only been useful for looking up user accounts.
Trump's first post since he was reinstated on X is his mug shot
Former President Donald Trump is back on Twitter (now X) more than two years after he was banned from the platform in the aftermath of the January 6th Capitol riot.
TikTok search results are about to get infested with ads
TikTok is integrated ads into search results, so you’ll get branded content every time you look for a hashtag, a specific user or anything else. These ads are pulled from sponsored videos hosted on the platform and exist as a way to “further power brand discovery.” Clicking on an ad doesn’t interrupt the search experience, as the feed remains static as you peruse.
The Threads web app could arrive this week
Threads by Instagram will get a web version as soon as this week.
Tweetdeck now requires a paid subscription
Tweetdeck (now called X Pro), a version of Twitter (X) used by social media pros, journalists and others, has become part of the paid Blue subscription.
Instagram is cracking down on DM spam
Instagram hopes to curb DM spam by limiting what people can send in requests.
Meta's Oversight Board recommends stronger rules on gender-based violence
The Oversight Board wants Meta to take a tougher stance against gender-based violence.
Twitter threatens to sue anti-hate group over its research
Twitter (now X) has threatened to sue an anti-hate research group over its findings.
Kanye West's Twitter/X account has been unbanned again
X, formerly known as Twitter, has reinstated Kanye West after he was banned for posting he would go "def con 3 on Jewish people" among other things.
Hitting the Books: The dangerous real-world consequences of our online attention economy
If reality television has taught us anything, it's there's not much people won't do if offered enough money and attention. Sometimes, even just the latter.
WhatsApp adds Telegram-style video messages
You can now send instant WhatsApp video messages to show your friends what's happening.
Threads adds a chronological feed as Twitter burns to the ground
Threads is about to get vastly more useful as Meta has started rolling out the option to see a chronological feed of posts from the people you follow. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg noted that the app now includes translations as well.
TikTok adds text posts to compete with Instagram Stories
TikTok absolutely dominates the short-form video space, but now it’s looking into short-form text posts. The social media giant just announced the ability to compose text posts to allow users to “share their stories, poems, lyrics and other written content, giving them another way to express themselves.”
First big Threads update for iOS helps you see new followers
Threads has received a big update on iOS that helps you see new followers and follow them back.