Instagram has recently been reported to be testing unskippable ads on its platform, causing frustration among users. This move by the social media giant has sparked concerns among users regarding their in-app experience and the potential impact on user engagement. Instagram has confirmed the testing of these unskippable ads, which appear as 5-second-long “ad breaks”
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The concept of AI beauty pageants introduces a new dimension to the traditional notion of beauty competitions. According to sociologist Hilary Levey Friedman, the contestants in these pageants are direct products of their creators. These creators often draw on existing stereotypes of what constitutes a “beautiful woman” in society. Friedman points out that individuals who
In a recent development, Meta has introduced a new subscription offering called “Meta Verified” that allows users to purchase a blue checkmark for $14.99 per month. While the specific numbers related to the uptake of this new feature have not been disclosed by Meta, it is evident that the social media giant is placing a
Facebook’s recent emphasis on attracting young adults seems like a surprising move, especially considering the platform’s loss of appeal among the youth in recent years. With teenagers gravitating towards platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat, it raises the question of whether Facebook can truly position itself as the social media destination for young adults. Despite
When unusual and misleading responses to search queries produced by Google’s innovative AI Overview feature gained traction on social media, the company was quick to respond. Liz Reid, Google’s head of search, acknowledged that there were areas that required improvement, stating, “We wanted to explain what happened and the steps we’ve taken.” Reid specifically referenced
Recent reports have revealed that Meta has discovered “likely AI-generated” content being used deceptively on its Facebook and Instagram platforms. This content includes comments applauding Israel’s handling of the war in Gaza, strategically placed below posts from global news organizations and US lawmakers. The accounts responsible for this misleading content posed as Jewish students, African
In a world where social media platforms are constantly evolving to provide a safer and more user-friendly experience, Instagram has introduced a new feature called “limits.” This feature allows users to hide DMs and comments from accounts that may be harassing them. While initially aimed at helping creators deal with harassment campaigns, this feature is
Instagram, the renowned photo and video sharing platform owned by Meta, is rumored to be planning the introduction of a new way for users to gain early access to upcoming features. Currently, users can only opt to join the Android Beta program to access beta features that are still in the testing phase. However, with
Google’s new AI Overview product has been causing quite a stir on social media lately. Users have been sharing examples of the AI saying bizarre things, such as suggesting putting glue on pizza or eating rocks. This has led to a rush by Google to manually disable AI Overviews for specific searches as memes spread
The families of the victims of the Uvalde, Texas school shooting have filed a lawsuit against Meta and Activision, the developer of Call of Duty, alleging that they promoted the use of firearms to underage boys. The lawsuit claims that both companies exposed the shooter to weapons, conditioned him to see them as a solution