Social Media

Social media are interactive computer-mediated technologies that facilitate the creation and sharing of information, ideas, career interests and other forms of expression via virtual communities and networks.

DRINKS Tech Aims to Enable Alcohol Sales for Any Business
DRINKS Tech Aims to Enable Alcohol Sales for Any Business
October 06, 2023  |  eCommerce

Beyond just integrating alcohol purchasing into grocers and liquor stores’ digital platforms, beer wine and spirits eCommerce provider DRINKS is bringing its technology to merchants...

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AI-Generated Ads Could Damage 2024 Election, Lawmakers Say
AI-Generated Ads Could Damage 2024 Election, Lawmakers Say
October 05, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

A pair of Democratic lawmakers want social media platforms to regulate artificial intelligence (AI)-generated election ads. U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and U.S. Rep. Yvette Clarke of...

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Lawmakers Raise Concerns Over Social Media’s Deepfake Problem
Lawmakers Raise Concerns Over Social Media’s Deepfake Problem
October 05, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) can digitally create nearly everything and anything. And that is becoming a problem. One of the world’s most popular YouTubers, MrBeast,...

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Meta Begins Rollout of Generative AI-Powered Features for Ad Creatives
Meta Begins Rollout of Generative AI-Powered Features for Ad Creatives
October 04, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

Meta has begun its rollout of generative artificial intelligence (AI)-powered features for ad creatives in its Ads Manager. The features aim to help advertisers create...

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Report: TikTok Owner ByteDance Sees Revenue Bump as Growth Slows
Report: TikTok Owner ByteDance Sees Revenue Bump as Growth Slows
October 03, 2023  |  Earnings

TikTok owner ByteDance reportedly recorded a $6 billion operating profit in the first quarter of the year. That’s according to a Tuesday (Oct. 3) report...

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Meta Pitches $14 Per Month Ad-Free Social Media in Europe
Meta Pitches $14 Per Month Ad-Free Social Media in Europe
October 03, 2023  |  Meta

Meta is reportedly proposing an ad-free version of its social media platform to European users. The company has been pitching regulators the idea of a...

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TikTok May Join Other Platforms With Ad-Free Subscription
TikTok May Join Other Platforms With Ad-Free Subscription
October 02, 2023  |  Subscriptions

TikTok is testing an ad-free monthly subscription plan. Code within the short-form video app suggests that the platform is exploring this new option, Android Authority reported Monday (Oct....

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X and Paris Hilton Partner on Video and Commerce
X and Paris Hilton Partner on Video and Commerce
October 02, 2023  |  Social Commerce

Social media platform X is teaming up with Paris Hilton and her digital ad agency 11:11 Media on shopping and video projects. X CEO Linda Yaccarino said in a Monday (Oct....

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Report: Reddit’s Ad Personalization Policy Sparks Privacy Concerns
Report: Reddit’s Ad Personalization Policy Sparks Privacy Concerns
September 29, 2023  |  Safety and Security

Reddit reportedly altered its privacy policy to improve ad performance. While these updates align with the social media platform’s goals of financial success and potential...

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