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Media industry

Social traffic kinda stinks for news publishers now, in 3 charts

fromHer Campus

Relationships

SOCIAL MEDIA AND MODERN DATING

Media industry

BREAKING: These are the kinds of news tweets that perform best

fromwww.dw.com

Digital life

Does age verification for social media help protect kids?

fromTech Times

How Social Media Algorithms Work: Simple Tips to Boost Feed Visibility Fast

Social media algorithms prioritize content based on user engagement, timing, and quality to maximize user activity on the platform.

fromSilicon Canals

Psychology says people who never post on social media but check it every day aren't passive - they opted out of the performance while keeping the window, and keeping the window without paying the price is the most rational position available and the one the platform was specifically designed to make feel antisocial - Silicon Canals

Silent scrollers on social media actively choose to observe rather than post, demonstrating discipline and self-control contrary to common perceptions.

Media industry

Social traffic kinda stinks for news publishers now, in 3 charts

Social media traffic to news publishers has significantly declined, with Twitter traffic down 70% since 2022.

Relationships

fromHer Campus

SOCIAL MEDIA AND MODERN DATING

Social media complicates crushes by turning romance into a performance and influencing perceptions before actual interactions.

Media industry

BREAKING: These are the kinds of news tweets that perform best

Links in tweets negatively impact engagement for news publishers.

fromwww.dw.com

Does age verification for social media help protect kids?

Governments are implementing age limits on social media to protect minors, but experts question the effectiveness of such measures.

fromTech Times

How Social Media Algorithms Work: Simple Tips to Boost Feed Visibility Fast

Social media algorithms prioritize content based on user engagement, timing, and quality to maximize user activity on the platform.

fromSilicon Canals

Psychology says people who never post on social media but check it every day aren't passive - they opted out of the performance while keeping the window, and keeping the window without paying the price is the most rational position available and the one the platform was specifically designed to make feel antisocial - Silicon Canals

Silent scrollers on social media actively choose to observe rather than post, demonstrating discipline and self-control contrary to common perceptions.

Marketing tech

AI chatbots are subtly trying to make you buy more stuff - here's how to protect yourself

Psychology

fromPsychology Today

8 hours ago

I'm ChatGPT. I'm Designed to Help You-and Keep You Here

Responses from AI can subtly influence user perceptions and behaviors, emphasizing convenience over the importance of human connection.

fromThe Cool Down

21 hours ago

AI chatbots are subtly trying to make you buy more stuff - here's how to protect yourself

AI can influence consumer purchasing decisions without their awareness, often through subtle persuasion methods.

Psychology

fromPsychology Today

8 hours ago

I'm ChatGPT. I'm Designed to Help You-and Keep You Here

Responses from AI can subtly influence user perceptions and behaviors, emphasizing convenience over the importance of human connection.

more#ai-influence

#remote-work

fromThe Bobby Bones Show

6 hours ago

Remote Gen Z Workers Want 'Virtual Coffee Breaks' And Zoom Gossip Sessions | The Bobby Bones Show

Younger remote workers face higher loneliness rates, prompting calls for structured social opportunities from employers.

fromiHeart

7 hours ago

Remote Gen Z Workers Want 'Virtual Coffee Breaks' And Zoom Gossip Sessions | iHeart

Younger remote workers face higher loneliness rates, prompting calls for structured social opportunities from employers.

fromThe Bobby Bones Show

6 hours ago

Remote Gen Z Workers Want 'Virtual Coffee Breaks' And Zoom Gossip Sessions | The Bobby Bones Show

Younger remote workers face higher loneliness rates, prompting calls for structured social opportunities from employers.

fromiHeart

7 hours ago

Remote Gen Z Workers Want 'Virtual Coffee Breaks' And Zoom Gossip Sessions | iHeart

Younger remote workers face higher loneliness rates, prompting calls for structured social opportunities from employers.

Arts

Millions of people are pretending to be AI chatbots for fun

This iPhone trick lets you use ChatGPT without the privacy risks

Using AI chatbots poses risks to privacy and data security, but Siri can help mask identity when accessing ChatGPT on iPhones.

fromwww.npr.org

15 hours ago

Arts

Millions of people are pretending to be AI chatbots for fun

Online Community Development

This iPhone trick lets you use ChatGPT without the privacy risks

Using AI chatbots poses risks to privacy and data security, but Siri can help mask identity when accessing ChatGPT on iPhones.

more#ai-chatbots

Reddit launches new public beta integration with HubSpot

Reddit integrates with HubSpot, allowing users to create and analyze Reddit campaigns directly from the HubSpot platform.

fromNature

Researchers: here's how to audit your fragmented digital identity

A search for 'Guo Wei' in ORCID returned 616 profiles, none affiliated with the Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, highlighting the difficulty in verifying academic identities.

Higher education

from404 Media

15 hours ago

Google, Microsoft, Meta All Tracking You Even When You Opt Out, According to an Independent Audit

Microsoft, Meta, and Google may be violating California privacy laws by failing to honor user opt-out requests for ad cookies.

Online marketing

fromHubspot

13 hours ago

How to Show Up in ChatGPT Results and Get Noticed by Customers

AEO strategies can significantly enhance visibility in AI answers like ChatGPT, leading to increased qualified leads.

fromMeduza

Asian messaging apps surge 60% in Russia as Telegram faces restrictions, Kommersant reports - Meduza

Asian messaging apps gained popularity in Russia as Telegram faced restrictions, with Telega experiencing the highest growth at 160%.

#meta

London startup

Meta announces date for 2026 Conversations event

Meta creates AI version of Mark Zuckerberg so staff can talk to the boss

Meta is developing an AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to enhance employee engagement and connection.

fromBBC News

Law

Meta pulls Facebook ads for social media addiction clients

fromArs Technica

Artificial intelligence

Meta spins up AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to engage with employees

fromThe Daily Beast

Artificial intelligence

Meta Is Building an AI Version of Mark Zuckerberg to Chat With Staff

fromQuartz

Marketing tech

Meta expected to surpass Google as top digital ad platform

London startup

Meta announces date for 2026 Conversations event

Meta's 2026 Conversations conference will focus on innovations in messaging and AI integration for business.

Meta creates AI version of Mark Zuckerberg so staff can talk to the boss

Meta is developing an AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to enhance employee engagement and connection.

Law

fromBBC News

Meta pulls Facebook ads for social media addiction clients

Meta faces significant legal challenges over child safety and social media addiction lawsuits in the US.

fromArs Technica

Meta spins up AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to engage with employees

Meta launched an AI assistant and chatbots based on celebrities, allowing users to create their own AI characters amid concerns over child safety.

fromThe Daily Beast

Meta Is Building an AI Version of Mark Zuckerberg to Chat With Staff

Meta is developing an AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to interact with employees, enhancing connection and potentially impacting job security.

fromQuartz

Meta expected to surpass Google as top digital ad platform

Meta is projected to surpass Google as the leading digital advertising business in 2023, marking a significant shift in the market.

QR Code Marketing

QR codes have evolved from low adoption rates to widespread use, driven by smartphone accessibility and the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Real Reason Emojis Get Judged at Work

Adding a smiley face to good news messages can enhance perceptions of competence and appropriateness in the workplace.

Women in technology

fromNautil

This Is How People Who Use Emojis at Work Are Perceived

Emojis can negatively impact perceptions of competence in workplace communication, especially negative emojis.

Women in technology

fromPsychology Today

The Real Reason Emojis Get Judged at Work

Adding a smiley face to good news messages can enhance perceptions of competence and appropriateness in the workplace.

Women in technology

fromNautil

This Is How People Who Use Emojis at Work Are Perceived

Emojis can negatively impact perceptions of competence in workplace communication, especially negative emojis.

Attackers are targeting developers via Slack and Google Sites

A targeted phishing campaign exploits trust in the open-source community, tricking developers into providing credentials and installing malicious software.

Pets

fromDoggodigest

14 hours ago

Pets Make Better Social Media Influencers Than People, Study Finds - Doggodigest

Pets, especially dogs, are more trusted social media influencers than humans, according to recent research.

Mobile UX

X's messaging app, XChat, may be available soon

XChat is a new messaging app for X users, featuring end-to-end encryption and various privacy options, available for download on April 17.

Google Rolls Out End-to-End Encryption to Eligible Gmail Users on Mobile

Gmail now offers end-to-end encryption for mobile devices, enhancing email privacy for eligible Google Workspace users.

Information security

Gmail Brings End-to-End Encryption to Android and iOS for Enterprise Users

Google introduces end-to-end encryption in Gmail for enterprise users on mobile devices, enhancing privacy and security for email communications.

Privacy technologies

Google adds end-to-end Gmail encryption to Android, iOS devices for enterprises

Privacy technologies

fromTechRepublic

Google Rolls Out End-to-End Encryption to Eligible Gmail Users on Mobile

Gmail now offers end-to-end encryption for mobile devices, enhancing email privacy for eligible Google Workspace users.

Information security

Gmail Brings End-to-End Encryption to Android and iOS for Enterprise Users

Google introduces end-to-end encryption in Gmail for enterprise users on mobile devices, enhancing privacy and security for email communications.

Privacy technologies

Google adds end-to-end Gmail encryption to Android, iOS devices for enterprises

AI Agents Are Coming for Your Dating Life

Personalized AI agents can help match people with compatible colleagues, friends, and romantic partners.

Typography

SYBAU, WYLL and PMO: what do the latest teen text abbreviations actually mean?

Text abbreviations can have multiple meanings, leading to confusion among adults trying to understand youth communication.

Majority of Australian kids are still on banned social media platforms, study finds

These results raise major questions about the effectiveness of Australia's social media ban and show it would be a high stakes gamble for the UK to follow suit now.

Public health

Marketing

fromInc

The Biggest Missed Opportunity in Social Media Has Nothing to Do With Marketing

Brands must transition from social listening to social doing to leverage insights for transformative action.

Roam Research

X brings back Voice Notes to X Chat | TechCrunch

X Chat now supports voice messages in direct messaging, enhancing its competitiveness with other messaging apps.

Toronto startup

fromAol

Russia sees China's WeChat, Douyin as models for its homegrown Max messenger

Russia aims to develop its Max messaging app by modeling it after Tencent's WeChat and Douyin to enhance its functionality and user base.

Angular

fromMedium

Build an AI app for chat and messaging

Building an AI chat app requires a structured approach from architecture to production using Hope AI and BitCloud.

#youtube

fromTNW | Next-Featured

9 hours ago

YouTube pauses livestream ads during peak engagement to protect the vibe

YouTube will pause ads during peak chat engagement in livestreams to enhance viewer experience.

11 hours ago

YouTube livestreams will now hold back ads during peak engagement to protect the vibe | TechCrunch

YouTube will hold back ads during peak chat engagement to enhance viewer experience and reward supporters with ad-free moments.

fromTNW | Next-Featured

9 hours ago

YouTube pauses livestream ads during peak engagement to protect the vibe

YouTube will pause ads during peak chat engagement in livestreams to enhance viewer experience.

11 hours ago

YouTube livestreams will now hold back ads during peak engagement to protect the vibe | TechCrunch

YouTube will hold back ads during peak chat engagement to enhance viewer experience and reward supporters with ad-free moments.

more#youtube

Social media was once a great global conversation. Now it's just individuals locked into their own private worlds | Tom Whyman

Twitter once felt like a global conversation platform that shaped personal relationships and values, but usage has significantly declined over time.

Online marketing

fromEntrepreneur

16 hours ago

Is Your Small Business Invisible to ChatGPT and Google AI?

GEO optimizes brands and content for visibility in generative AI answers, helping small businesses compete effectively against larger companies.

#linkedin

BrowserGate: Claims of LinkedIn 'Spying' Clash With Security Research Findings

LinkedIn allegedly scans users' computers to collect data on browser extensions, raising concerns about corporate espionage.

13 hours ago

Metricool's 2026 LinkedIn Study Reveals the Rise of Invisible Interactions as Video Performance Slips

Engagement on LinkedIn is evolving, with traditional metrics declining while invisible interactions drive overall engagement growth.

BrowserGate: Claims of LinkedIn 'Spying' Clash With Security Research Findings

LinkedIn allegedly scans users' computers to collect data on browser extensions, raising concerns about corporate espionage.

13 hours ago

Metricool's 2026 LinkedIn Study Reveals the Rise of Invisible Interactions as Video Performance Slips

Engagement on LinkedIn is evolving, with traditional metrics declining while invisible interactions drive overall engagement growth.

108 Malicious Chrome Extensions Steal Google and Telegram Data, Affecting 20,000 Users

A cluster of 108 malicious Chrome extensions collects user data and injects ads, compromising browser security.

fromCbsnews

Is your phone listening to you?

Phones are not listening to conversations; targeted ads are based on user behavior and interests.

Privacy technologies

fromHer Campus

Why Website Cookies Aren't As Sweet As They Sound

Website cookies can raise serious privacy concerns due to their role in tracking user behavior and collecting personal data.

Law

fromAxios

Scoop: Meta removes ads for social media addiction litigation

Lawyers are seeking new plaintiffs for class action lawsuits related to social media addiction, with ads running on major platforms.

fromMobile World Live

18 hours ago

Meta poised to take Google ad revenue crown

Meta Platforms will surpass Google in total advertising revenue by 2026, marking a significant shift in the digital advertising landscape.

Snapchat highlights opportunities for insurance brands

Snapchat users are proactive insurance decision-makers, with a high likelihood of owning policies and switching providers after life changes.

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

Google Broke Its Promise to Me. Now ICE Has My Data.

Google provided user data to ICE without notification, violating a promise to users.

fromForbes

The Hottest Debate In Tech: Ads In AI

The debate in AI centers on the introduction of advertising in chatbot interactions and the financial implications of running AI systems.

Relationships

fromBustle

Is ChatGPT Ruining Your Friendships?

Sophia's friendship with Jen has become surface-level due to differing views on AI usage, particularly ChatGPT.

fromThe Hollywood Reporter

Social Media Powers Online's Ad Market Dominance, and Meta Eats 70 Percent of That Pie

Online advertising, particularly social media, is projected to dominate the global advertising market, reaching $1.5 trillion by 2030.

fromMedium

You're Using ChatGPT Wrong. Here's What Actually Works.

Understanding how to effectively interact with ChatGPT enhances the quality of responses significantly.

Information security

fromThe Hacker News

Browser Extensions Are the New AI Consumption Channel That No One Is Talking About

AI browser extensions pose significant security risks, often overlooked, with vulnerabilities and access that can compromise enterprise networks.

fromTechSpot

Which mobile app was the first to reach 1 billion users?

Reaching a billion monthly active users signifies a software's essential role in daily life and digital interaction.

fromExchangewire

20 hours ago

Rewriting the Rules of Ad Tech: Intent-Driven Discovery, Meaningful Human Connections, and Transparency

AI and privacy are pivotal forces reshaping the ad tech industry in 2026.

#whatsapp

Mobile UX

WhatsApp gets multiple account support on iOS, cross-platform transfer from iOS to Android

Mobile UX

WhatsApp rolls out updates including multiple accounts for iOS

WhatsApp introduces multiple updates including dual account support on iOS, chat history transfer, storage management, and AI features for photo editing and message drafting.

WhatsApp notifies hundreds of users who installed a fake app that was actually government spyware | TechCrunch

WhatsApp notified 200 users about a malicious fake app containing spyware created by Italian firm SIO.

fromThe New Yorker

Gadgets

Why Everyone Is on WhatsApp

Mobile UX

WhatsApp adds catch-up function to group chats

Mobile UX

WhatsApp introduces new Group Message History feature

Mobile UX

WhatsApp gets multiple account support on iOS, cross-platform transfer from iOS to Android

Mobile UX

WhatsApp rolls out updates including multiple accounts for iOS

WhatsApp introduces multiple updates including dual account support on iOS, chat history transfer, storage management, and AI features for photo editing and message drafting.

WhatsApp notifies hundreds of users who installed a fake app that was actually government spyware | TechCrunch

WhatsApp notified 200 users about a malicious fake app containing spyware created by Italian firm SIO.

fromThe New Yorker

Gadgets

Why Everyone Is on WhatsApp

Mobile UX

WhatsApp adds catch-up function to group chats

Mobile UX

WhatsApp introduces new Group Message History feature

more#whatsapp

fromThedrum

14 hours ago

Social media marketing

5 Tips to Amplify your Social Strategy

Social media is essential for brands to engage audiences and grow their business through a multichannel approach and consistent content delivery.

#ai

Readers reply: Should we be polite to voice assistants and AIs?

Politeness towards AI can reinforce positive interactions, but it is not necessary as machines are not sentient beings.

fromEntrepreneur

This AI Agent 'Lives in Your Texts' and Just Wants You to Have Fun

The Nudge is an AI agent that plans and books activities based on user preferences.

Gemini now lets you import chats from competitors

Google's AI assistant Gemini now allows users to transfer memories and chat logs from other chatbots.

Readers reply: Should we be polite to voice assistants and AIs?

Politeness towards AI can reinforce positive interactions, but it is not necessary as machines are not sentient beings.

fromEntrepreneur

This AI Agent 'Lives in Your Texts' and Just Wants You to Have Fun

The Nudge is an AI agent that plans and books activities based on user preferences.

Gemini now lets you import chats from competitors

Google's AI assistant Gemini now allows users to transfer memories and chat logs from other chatbots.

more#ai

fromInman

The 'Carl's a mess' trend shows conversation outperforms

Earning attention requires participation and relatability, as cultural trends reflect real behaviors and invite audience engagement.

fromForbes

How AI Interfaces Are Reshaping Discovery, Trust And Decision Making

The traditional home page is losing its significance as AI assistants reshape how users interact with brands online.

fromBGR

Here's How Facebook Decides What Ads To Show You (And How To Change Them) - BGR

Facebook collects user data to personalize ads based on activity and interests.

fromApp Developer Magazine

AI is becoming more widespread in collaboration tools

AI is becoming integral to enterprise collaboration, enhancing workflows and communication across various organizational levels.

fromtechsciencetoday

Chat Bubbles in WhatsApp Might Soon Look Different

The new update gives WhatsApp's chat bubbles a softer look by further increasing the bubbles' corner radius. The length of the bubbles is also becoming more consistent. WhatsApp's new focus on uniformity within their chats is applied to all types of messages in the app.

Gadgets

fromThe Globe and Mail

Opinion: Ads are coming to AI chats. Behold as the Internet is ruined all over again

OpenAI is expanding its advertising efforts in AI, following trends set by social media companies to generate revenue.

#instagram

fromThe Verge

Instagram now lets you edit your own comments

Instagram now allows users to edit comments within 15 minutes of posting, enabling corrections without deletion.

Instagram now lets you edit comments after posting

Instagram introduces a comment editing feature with a 15-minute limit for users to modify text after posting.

Instagram comments can now be edited (within 15 minutes)

Meta allows users to edit Instagram comments within a 15-minute window after posting.

fromBGR

Instagram Finally Found A Premium Feature You Might Want - And It's A Little Creepy - BGR

Instagram is a major revenue source for Meta, generating $71 billion by 2025, and is testing a subscription service with new features.

fromThe Verge

Instagram now lets you edit your own comments

Instagram now allows users to edit comments within 15 minutes of posting, enabling corrections without deletion.

Instagram now lets you edit comments after posting

Instagram introduces a comment editing feature with a 15-minute limit for users to modify text after posting.

Instagram comments can now be edited (within 15 minutes)

Meta allows users to edit Instagram comments within a 15-minute window after posting.

fromBGR

Instagram Finally Found A Premium Feature You Might Want - And It's A Little Creepy - BGR

Instagram is a major revenue source for Meta, generating $71 billion by 2025, and is testing a subscription service with new features.

What'sApp, Neighbor?

Neighbor communication through WhatsApp groups has become a standard building amenity in New York City, representing a significant shift from previous decades of urban anonymity.

Tech industry

Meta is shuttering Messenger's standalone website, which is a thing that exists

Meta will shut down the standalone Messenger website in April and redirect web messaging to facebook.com/messages while the Messenger mobile app remains available.

#group-chat-etiquette

fromFortune

Digital life

Here are the 7 rules of group chats, including how to leave when you've had enough | Fortune

Digital life

7 tips that reveal the unspoken digital etiquette of group chats

fromFortune

Digital life

Here are the 7 rules of group chats, including how to leave when you've had enough | Fortune

more#group-chat-etiquette

Digital life

7 tips that reveal the unspoken digital etiquette of group chats

Telegram announces redesigned interface for Android and iOS, automatic ownership transfer for groups

Telegram has announced that it's rolling out a fully redesigned interface for its Android app, making navigation and search quicker and more intuitive. The most notable change this redesign brings is the new bottom bar, which lets you quickly switch between the Chats, Settings, Profile, and other tabs. In addition to the UI redesign, Telegram "completely rebuilt" the interface code to maximize efficiency and increase responsiveness. You can head to the Settings > Power Saving menu to maximize performance and extend battery life.

Mobile UX

Threads is testing a shortcut to quickly start DM conversations | TechCrunch

Threads is testing a 'DM me' shortcut that generates hyperlinks in posts to streamline direct messaging initiation without navigating to profiles.

fromGeeky Gadgets