All articles tagged with #socialmedia
Originally Published 10 days ago — by Business Insider
Instagram's head Adam Mosseri announced that the platform's traditional polished aesthetic is dead due to the rise of AI-generated content, urging creators to adopt a more raw and authentic style as AI makes it increasingly difficult to distinguish real from synthetic media.
Originally Published 16 days ago — by The Washington Post
Instagram, under Meta's leadership, has been actively working for years to attract more teenage users despite criticism and legal challenges over safety and addiction concerns, as revealed by internal records and recent actions following lawsuits.
Originally Published 18 days ago — by NJ.com
A group of friends is planning an exclusive cruise and is unsure whether to inform a friend who tends to be negative and might feel excluded, weighing the options of honesty versus social media discovery, and considering the impact on their friendship.
Originally Published 18 days ago — by BBC
A Dunfermline grandmother known as EpicGamerGrandma on TikTok, with 2.4 million followers, has died at age 78 after suffering a stroke, leaving behind a legacy of joyful videos and inspiring many with her vibrant online presence and life story.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by OregonLive.com
A person is unsure whether to tell a friend about a planned cruise to avoid hurt feelings or let her find out through social media, weighing the importance of honesty against potential friendship damage, and considering personal desires for the friendship.
Originally Published 24 days ago — by Social Media Today
Instagram is limiting hashtags to five per post to improve content relevance and reduce misuse, reflecting its shift away from hashtags as a primary discovery tool and emphasizing targeted tags for better engagement.
Originally Published 24 days ago — by Social Media Today
Instagram is limiting hashtags to five per post to improve content relevance and reduce misuse, reflecting its shift away from relying on hashtags for content discovery as AI algorithms take a more prominent role.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by ComicBookMovie.com
The Running Man premiered in the US with positive social media reactions praising Edgar Wright's faithful adaptation of Stephen King's story and Glen Powell’s performance, despite some critiques of the final act. Paramount released a new red-band trailer showcasing intense action and blood. The film is a high-energy, satirical take on media manipulation, featuring a deadly game show where contestants fight to survive, with star-studded cast and mixed reviews on its tone and production quality.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Hacker News
The article discusses the author's deliberate efforts to limit smartphone usage and avoid manipulative design tactics by app and website vendors, emphasizing the importance of maintaining control over digital consumption to foster presence and productivity. It highlights frustrations with app prompts, tracking, and addictive content, advocating for more user-friendly settings and mindful usage to combat the pervasive influence of social media and digital distractions.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Zeteo | Substack
The article discusses how TikTok influencers and supporters believed that Donald Trump would take control of TikTok to make it more friendly to conservative and MAGA-aligned content, and this prediction has largely come true.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Axios
TikTok is currently flooded with videos about an alleged Rapture, sparked by a South African pastor's prediction of its occurrence in two weeks, leading to a mix of satire, fear, and survival tips, reflecting society's broader anxieties about end times amid concerns over AI, climate change, and political stability.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by LADbible
Molly Kochan, a woman with incurable cancer, chose to spend her final years seeking joy through personal freedom and sexual exploration after splitting from her husband, leaving a heartfelt message about living authentically and embracing her choices before passing away in 2019. Her story was shared through social media, a podcast, and a memoir, highlighting her journey of self-acceptance and the importance of living true to oneself.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Guardian
Australian breakdancer Rachael Gunn, aka Raygun, faced widespread ridicule after her Olympic performance and is now the subject of a controversial musical that critiques her and breaking culture, highlighting issues of race, class, and representation in the sport. Despite mixed reviews, her dance was better than many trolls suggested, and the controversy overshadowed the sport's future in the Olympics.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Guardian
Pakistan authorities have arrested 11 suspects after a viral video showed a woman and a man being shot dead in an 'honour' killing related to an illegal marriage, highlighting ongoing issues with gender-based violence and family honor crimes in the region.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by BuzzFeed
This article curates 16 humorous tweets from Black Twitter that highlight the community's wit and humor, despite the chaos on the platform formerly known as Twitter, now X.