Meta’s recent announcement about allowing 10-12 year olds to engage in chats and calls in virtual reality (VR) has raised concerns about the potential risks involved. While the company emphasizes that parents will need to approve each individual contact for young users, it still seems like a risky move. Given the negative impacts of social
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In a significant development for X, the District of Columbia recently approved its application for a money transmitter license, marking another milestone in X’s ambitious financial services vision. This approval adds to X’s growing list of certifications, essential for the company to realize its X Payments strategy. The ultimate goal is to obtain transmitter approvals
WhatsApp has recently launched a new feature aimed at improving the safety of its group messaging platform. This feature is designed to provide users with contextual information when they are added to a group by an unknown user. The new feature involves the introduction of context cards for group chats. These cards will be displayed
Recently, TikTok made significant changes to its ad targeting options for teens in an effort to enhance transparency and protect user data. These changes include restrictions on personalized targeting and campaign selections for teens in the U.S., as well as updates to data controls and disclosure elements within the app. One of the most notable
While many AI chatbots have faced mixed responses from users, social platforms are betting on the potential of generative AI to revolutionize in-stream engagement. X, a leading social platform, is investing in its Grok chatbot to enhance its AI capacity. By making Grok more accessible to paying users and integrating it into various features like
WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new dedicated video note mode for its camera interface on both Android and iOS platforms. This feature, spotted by a feature tracker, would allow users to easily record and share video notes directly from the camera interface. Enhanced User Experience According to reports, this new video note mode is said
The latest buzz surrounding WhatsApp involves the expansion of its Meta AI chatbots in various markets, with a particular focus on India and the US. In addition to this, the popular instant messaging platform is now exploring new horizons by delving into the realm of artificial intelligence. Enter the ‘Imagine Me’ feature – a cutting-edge
Meta made an important update to its artificial intelligence (AI) content detection label, changing it from “Made with AI” to “AI Info”. This announcement follows criticism from Instagram influencers and photographers who expressed dissatisfaction with the previous label. The company admitted that the old label did not meet user expectations and lacked necessary context. The
TikTok has recently introduced a new feature that allows creators to download their videos without the TikTok watermark. This new option makes it simpler for users to repurpose their short-form video content in various other applications. This change was highlighted by Jonah Manzano, who shared a screenshot showing how TikTok prompts users to save their
As part of its ongoing efforts to reassure ad partners of its commitment to brand safety, X has announced its rejoining of the World Federation of Advertisers’ Global Alliance for Responsible Media (GARM). This coalition aims to address the challenges posed by harmful content on digital media platforms and its impact on advertising monetization. X’s