Influencers Shun Biden After Follower Backlash

Social media influencers who previously backed President Biden are now losing thousands of followers due to growing backlash over his policies and attacks on Donald Trump. Many of these influencers say their followers are vowing not to vote for Biden...

YouTube Enhances Audio Removal to Combat Copystrikes

In a move aimed at assisting creators in navigating the often complex world of copyright claims, YouTube has announced significant upgrades to its audio removal options. The video-sharing giant has introduced an AI-powered "Erase Song" feature that a...

Threads Reveals Stats on First Anniversary

Threads, Meta's text-based conversation platform, is marking its first anniversary with a series of celebratory features and new insights into how its growing user base is engaging with the app. Since its launch just one year ago, Threads has amassed...

TikTok Tightens Teen Ad Rules, Adds AI Disclosure

TikTok, the immensely popular short-form video app, has recently implemented a set of changes to its advertising policies in an effort to enhance transparency and protect its younger users. The platform has introduced new restrictions on ads targeted...

Elon Musk's X Looks to Deeply Integrate Flawed Grok AI Chatbot

X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, is gearing up to integrate its AI chatbot, Grok, more deeply throughout the site. However, the chatbot's history of spreading misinformation and generating fake news stories has raised concerns ...

Instagram Introduces Creator-Built AI Chatbots

In a groundbreaking move, Instagram is set to introduce creator-built AI chatbots, enabling influencers to engage with their followers around the clock. The announcement came directly from Mark Zuckerberg, who shared his vision for the future of AI a...

YouTube Under Fire Over Inconsistent Moderation of Gaza War Videos

YouTube is facing growing criticism and internal backlash over its handling of videos related to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. Employees and activists have accused the platform of inconsistent enforcement of its policies, pla...

Social Media's Impact on American Slang: The Rise of "Phone" Language

In recent years, social media has had a profound impact on the way Americans use and understand slang. The once-distinct expressions that signaled membership in specific subcultures have now been replaced by a homogenized "Phone" language, accessible...

Social Media Usage Trends Shift Again

The social media landscape is undergoing significant changes, according to a recent Consumer Pulse survey conducted by Sprout Social. The survey, which included 2,059 consumers from the United States and the United Kingdom, reveals that Instagram has...

Noplace, the MySpace-Like App for Gen Z, Surges in Popularity

The world of social media is witnessing a blast from the past as Noplace, a new app that draws inspiration from the likes of MySpace, Facebook, and Twitter (now X), is capturing the attention of Gen Z users. Since its launch out of invite-only mode, ...