Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is moving ahead with its metaverse plan despite concerns about the impact on children. The company has announced that 10-12 year olds will soon be able to engage in chats and calls in VR, creating a new way for youngsters to connect. Parents will have the ability to approve individual
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In recent times, the spread of disinformation and fake news has become a major concern, with the latest example being a piece of Russian propaganda about Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky’s wife purchasing a Bugatti car with American aid money. The story originated from an unknown French website but quickly gained traction on social media platforms
TikTok recently announced some significant changes to its ad targeting options for teens in the app. Advertisers are no longer able to reach teens in the U.S. using personalized targeting and campaign selections. This move is aimed at protecting teen user data from being exploited by advertisers, ensuring that their thinking is not influenced by
The world of online memes has been taken by storm with the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The iconic “distracted boyfriend” meme, which went viral in 2017, has now been reshaped and reimagined by AI-generated content. These “time traveler” videos, circulating on platforms like TikTok, are changing the way we perceive and interact with
X’s recent decision to rejoin the World Federation of Advertisers’ ‘Global Alliance for Responsible Media’ signifies a renewed commitment to brand safety. Following Musk’s takeover at the app, X had drifted away from GARM, resulting in a significant departure of Twitter’s brand safety team. This move had raised concerns about X’s dedication to upholding the
TikTok has recently introduced a new feature that allows creators to download their videos without the signature TikTok watermark. This enhancement provides users with the flexibility to repurpose their short-form video content on other platforms seamlessly. By giving creators the option to save their videos without the watermark, TikTok is empowering them to explore new
In recent discussions on social media platforms, the tech community has been abuzz with talk of Groq, a company poised to shake up the AI landscape. CEO Jonathan Ross has made waves with the introduction of Groq’s AI PU Inference Engine, boasting impressive speeds and efficiency that rival Nvidia’s GPU dominance. With Groq’s Mixtral serving
Upon closer examination of the recent claim by Elon Musk, it becomes evident that there is much ambiguity surrounding the reported metrics. While Musk stated that X saw 76 billion total user seconds in the U.S., the lack of a specified time frame raises questions about the validity of this data. This equates to over
Fashion trends in Asia-Pacific are rapidly evolving, with Generation Z leading the way towards a new era of digital consumerism. Unlike past generations who relied on department stores and shopping malls for their fashion inspirations, Gen Z is turning to idols and influencers on social media platforms like TikTok for the latest trends. According to
TikTok, the popular social media platform, has been under scrutiny in the U.S. due to data security concerns. Despite facing a ban, TikTok is now partnering with cybersecurity firms HaystackID and OnDefend to enhance its user security measures. These firms will serve as Independent Security Inspectors for TikTok U.S. Data Security Inc. (USDS), which is