Thrive is aimed at flagging harmful content on self-harm or suicide and keeping it from spreading on social media platforms.

Sharing Signals

Through the Mental Health Coalition partnership, Meta, TikTok, and Snapchat will share signals about violations of self-harm content with each other. This will enable the platforms to investigate and take action where the same or similar content is posted on their applications.

In a blog posted on its website, Meta acknowledged that self-harm content isn’t limited to its platforms only. Meta’s spokesperson described Thrive Mental health program as a database that’s accessible to all participating companies. Meta said that any self-harm content found on social media will be removed and flagged in the database so that other companies can take action.

“We’re prioritizing this content because of its propensity to spread across different platforms quickly. These initial signals represent content only, and will not include identifiable information about any accounts or individuals,” Meta Global Head of Safety, Antigone Davis wrote in the post.

The social media giant said it will be using its technology, alongside the Lantern program to share harmful data securely on the Thrive platform. Lantern program is a Tech Coalition platform designed to make technology safe for children. It includes tech giants like Google, Apple, OpenAI, and Discord.

Legal Actions

For a long time, Snapchat, Meta, TikTok, and other social media platforms have been criticized for not taking sufficient action to moderate the content that teens consume online. This includes images and videos of self-harm.

Previously, parents and communities have taken legal action against the three platforms that are now partnering under the Thrive Mental Wellbeing program for allowing content that led to suicides. In 2021, internal research that leaked to the public revealed that Meta knew its Instagram platform could have harmful impacts on teenage girls.

Studies have suggested that teens who self-harm are active on social media. They have also shown that increased use of social media by minors has led to increased suicidal ideation and depression among those groups.

A Welcome Move

Meta’s mental health initiative has been welcomed by tech safety advocates. Acknowledging the good intentions of Thrive, technology watchdogs say the program appears to be a safety measure that companies take when they’re pressured by advocates and lawmakers.

“We are glad to see these companies working together to remove the types of content associated with self-harm and suicide. Without proper regulatory guardrails, the jury is out on whether this will have a significant impact on the harms that kids and teens are facing online,” Chief Advocacy Officer at Common Sense Media, Daniel Weiss said.

Earlier this year, Meta announced that it would be removing and limiting sensitive and inappropriate content from teenagers’ feeds. The social media giant also said it was planning to hide terms and search results relating to eating disorders, suicide, and self-harm from all users.

On Thursday, September 12, Meta reported that it pulled down 12 million content pieces featuring self-harm and suicide from Instagram and Facebook between April and June 2024. The company hopes that Thrive will help keep graphic content off the three social platforms that are participating in the programs.

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According to Yahoo Finance, the online review site alleges that Google has an unfair advantage in the local search market and advertising.

Anticompetitive Conduct

Yelp has considered Google’s conduct as anticompetitive for over a decade now. The California-based firm has been striving to compete with Google in local search and advertising by developing detailed reviews of local businesses like beauty parlors and restaurants.

The timing of the Yelp Google antitrust legal suit suggests that more businesses may take action against the search giant in the coming months. Besides businesses, government agencies have stepped up antitrust probes against big tech companies. In June this year, US agencies agreed to commence probes on OpenAI, Microsoft, and Nvidia.

Speaking in an interview, Aaron Schur, Yelp’s General Counsel said that Yelp drew from Google’s antitrust case ruling earlier this month to demonstrate that the tech giant used its monopoly power to dominate other spaces.

“Our case is asserting that Google has abused that illegal monopoly in general search that has already been decided by Judge Mehta, and it’s using that monopoly to self-preference that inferior content in the adjacent market of local search and also the local search advertising market,” Schur said.

Self-Preferencing

Yelp’s lawsuit is about stopping Google from prioritizing its reviews above those of competitors. The lawsuit outlines how Google sought to get users off its search page and onto the web fast. This move led to the creation of thriving ecosystems like Yelp that provided consumers with the information they were seeking.

However, Google decided to enter into this market when it noticed how lucrative it was to help users find which pizza to order or which handyman to hire.

“First and foremost we want Google to end its unlawful self-preferencing- which hurts consumers, hurts competition, and hurts the businesses that pay for local search advertising. That is really what we are focused on in this case,” Schur said.

In a statement released by Google’s spokesperson, the tech giant said it will mount a vigorous defense against Yelp’s allegations that the company considers to lack merit. Google says that Yelp’s claims are not new and that similar allegations had been dismissed by the Federal Trade Commission a few years ago.

A Long Battle

Yelp has been accusing Google of monopolizing the internet search market in the US and the EU for several years now. Specifically, the online review company has been accusing Google of using its dominance to place its reviews higher than those of rivals on search results.

In the wake of the landmark antitrust ruling, the US Department of Justice is considering pursuing a forceful break up of the tech giant. If this happens, this will be the first push to break up a company for illegal monopolization in two decades after efforts to split Microsoft failed. A forceful breakup of the tech giant would be the largest in the US since the 1980’s when AT&T was dismantled.

The DoJ may opt for a less severe option like requiring the tech giant to share data with rivals or eliminating its default status in mobile devices.

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TechCrunch reported that X ordeal started last month after a user found a setting that indicated that the social media giant was quietly processing regional user data to train its AI chatbot, Grok.

GDPR Compliance

The revelation came as a big surprise to the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC), the government watchdog that leads oversight on compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

GDPR allows for sanctioning of confirmed infringements. Under this law, use of personal data must have a valid legal basis. X could face fines of up to 4% of its global annual turnover if the allegations of data privacy breach are confirmed.

At least nine data privacy complaints against X have been filed with data protection authorities in Belgium, Austria, Greece, France, the Netherlands, Ireland, Poland, Italy, and Spain. The DPC has already instigated legal action against X at the Irish High Court. The Commission is seeking an injunction to compel the social media platform to stop using user data.

Inadequate Action

However, the privacy rights nonprofit, None of Your Business (NOYB) feels these actions are insufficient. NOYB argues that X users have no way of pushing the social media giant to delete data that has already been ingested.

“We have seen countless instances of inefficient and partial enforcement by the DPC in the past years. We want to ensure that Twitter fully complies with EU law, which at a bare minimum requires asking users for consent in this case,” NOYB chairman, Max Schrems said.

NOYB has escalated privacy complaints against X further by filing lawsuits in Ireland and seven other European countries. In its lawsuits, the privacy lobby group argues that X lacks a valid basis for using data from 60 million EU users to train its AIs without consent.

X relies heavily on the legal basis of legitimate interests. However, privacy experts claim that it must get people’s consent before using their data.

“Companies that interact directly with users simply need to show them a yes/no prompt before using their data. They do this regularly for lots of other things, so it would definitely be possible for AI training as well,” suggested Schrems.

Other Cases

Two months ago, Meta was forced to suspend plans to train its AI models with user data after NOYB took action. The data privacy lobby group used GDPR complaints in the lawsuit against Meta.

The approach used by X to acquire and use private data without consent allows it to stay under the radar for weeks. The DPC says the social media giant had been processing EU user data for AI training between Ma7 and August 1.

X only added a setting on the web version of the platform for users to opt out of the processing in late July. Even with this setting, users can only opt out if they are aware of X AI model training. The GDPR explicitly protects EU users from unexpected use of their information.

NOYB has highlighted the ruling by a top European court in its argument against the legal basis cited by X. In the ruling, judges agreed that a legitimate interest legal basis isn’t valid for such use case, user consent must be obtained.

Related News: Global Advertiser Group Shuts Down After X Ad Boycott Lawsuit

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According to USNews, the Meta Turkey ban was lifted and Instagram access was restored on Saturday after 9 days. The ban on the social media platform was lifted after Meta agreed to cooperate with Turkish authorities to address concerns raised by the government.

Pleased to be Back

In a statement published by Meta, the big tech company said it was happy with the decision to restore Instagram in Turkey and expressed commitment to act on violations.

“We are pleased to see that Instagram is back up and running in Turkey. We remain in dialogue with the authorities and will continue to take action on any violating content and accounts. This includes removing content that violates our Dangerous Organizations & Individuals policy and applying newsworthy allowances where appropriate,” Meta spokesperson said.

User Protests

The Turkey Meta ban was effected on August 2. Turkish authorities blocked Instagram access after Meta failed to comply with laws and rules of the country.

A complaint from a high-ranking Turkish official also triggered the Meta Turkey ban. The official accused Instagram of blocking posts with condolence messages following the assassination of the leader of Palestinian’s Hamas militant group, Ismail Haniyeh.

The move to ban Instagram triggered protests from Turkish small businesses and users who rely on the platform to reach customers. On one occasion, a woman who criticized the Instagram ban was arrested and charged with insulting the president and inciting hatred following a court order.

Policy Matters

After the Instagram ban was lifted in Turkey, Meta said it has not changed its policy about content. However, the company has agreed to review the validity of actions that were taken regarding the accounts and content that violated its policy in Turkey in the days that followed Haniyeh’s death.

The company says newsworthy considerations were applied to Instagram posts made by Turkish politicians in line with its standard approach.

Meta maintains visibility of policy-violating content when it’s in the interest of the public interest or newsworthy. Turkey has a population of 85 million people and over 50 million registered Instagram users.

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NOYB took action after discovering that Meta plans to use private images, personal posts, and online tracking data collected since 2007 for Meta’s AI tech.

GDPR Violation

NOYB says the Meta undefined AI tech can collect personal data from any source. It can share any information with third parties.

“Meta is basically saying that it can use ‘any data from any source for any purpose and make it available to anyone in the world’, as long as it’s done via ‘AI technology’. This is clearly the opposite of GDPR compliance,” NOYB founder, Max Schrems, said in a statement.

The privacy group also claims that Meta seems to be hiding behind AI to cover up for future violations. The company plans to collect user information without their consent. This goes against the law. Once user data lands in Meta’s system, users may never be able to remove it.

“Meta doesn’t say what it will use the data for, so it could either be a simple chatbot, extremely aggressive personalized advertising or even a killer drone. Meta also says that user data can be made available to any ‘third party’ — which means anyone in the world,” Schrems added.

Meta’s privacy policy changes will take effect on June 26. NOYB wants 11 national privacy watchdogs to act fast and stop Meta’s abuse of personal data.

‘Big Farce’ Claim

Meta has termed NOYB’s claims a farce. The tech giant argues that its interest in using personal data is legitimate. Referring to a blog posted on May 22, Meta says it uses digital and licensed information available publicly to train

But, a quick message to Facebook users. It shows that Meta could still collect data. They could collect it from people who don’t use its services or products. Also, the company can collect data from people who don’t have Facebook accounts. They can do this if the people feature in images or are mentioned in captions, or in posts shared by users.

Meta’s Spokesperson said, “We are confident that our approach complies with privacy laws, and our approach is consistent with how other tech companies are developing and improving their AI experiences in Europe (including Google and Open AI).”

The recent Meta hit EU Compliant has escalated a long-standing feud between Meta and NOYB.

Not the First Time

This is not the first time NOYB has taken on the big tech over with the Meta privacy complaints. Previously, Schrems filed cases that brought down two cross-border data transfer agreements between the EU and the US.

He has been scrutinizing data harvesting activities by Meta. The tech giant has already accumulated 2.5 billion Euros in fines for violating GDPR provisions.

“The European Court of Justice (CJEU) has already made it clear that Meta has no ‘legitimate interest’ to override users’ right to data protection when it comes to advertising,” he said.

He noted that Meta is posing a similar argument in the EU Compliant Undefined AI tech situation. NOYB will be filing Meta privacy complaints in each EU member state.

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Top Benefits of 5G Network to Consumers

1. Smartphones

5g technology will impact smartphones widely in the coming time and 5g devices will become a norm in our day-to-day lives. The advantage of 5g over any other network is the reach and connectivity. So every nook and corner of the world will have an improved network. Even the hard-to-reach places will have a connection guaranteed as part of service plans. Moreover, users will have a high-quality experience on their devices with downloads having to face no delays like before.

2. Entertainment and Streaming

5G provides an unprecedented advantage over other technologies with virtually unlimited capacity and reduced lag time. With high-quality and comparatively faster streaming, 5G also assures revolutionary immersive experiences.

So you can have the perception of being a part of the world you are viewing or streaming. This includes multisensory digital content due to its increased capacity that can support virtual reality and augmented reality. So the experience you will receive is new ways of communication, smarter working, and smooth and reliable immersive gaming.

3. Virtual Reality

A report predicted that 90% of 5G traffic will be video by the year 2028 and instead of using an average of 11.7 GB of bandwidth per month, we’ll each use 84.4 GB. With 5G’s speed and latency, we will not only stream videos in 4k but also get a virtual reality becoming reality experience.

At the moment, VR and AR are restricted to fixed locations of the devices that operate them. 5G in collaboration with the cloud will help us spread information onto the environment around us using VR headsets.

4. Edge Computing

Edge computing is a distributed information technology architecture that brings organization applications closer to the data sources in order to reduce latency and bandwidth use. So you have the advantage of creating high-performance applications that can process and store data close to where it is generated, providing ultra-low latency, smartness, and real-time responsiveness.

With the changing edge computing trends use cases and data requirements, it requires high-speed networks to achieve that near real-time responsiveness. 5G networks provide that support for complex edge computing infrastructure and specialization.

5. Internet of Things

The Internet of Things is enhancing our lives in many ways and stretching beyond laptops and smartphones. These devices include thermostats, weather monitors, traffic systems, light bulbs, and industrial sensors. The low latency of 5G could benefit a wide variety of connected devices, including self-driving cars.

It’s going to affect how we buy our product or service. The IoT will enable the things we use every day to make payments. you could pay for small expenses too by just pressing a button. So it will not only make things convenient but will also save a lot of time.

4 Ways 5G Will Alter Business and Consumer Technology

Considering the benefits of 5g for consumers, there are certain aspects that will change in the technology for businesses and customers. They are,

1. Virtual Access to Most Business

In the coming year, 5G will speed up the availability of IoT devices with greater capabilities and effectiveness in multiple industries like e-commerce, tech, fashion, and shopping. Entertainment and education will improve too with 5G technology.

So, this will benefit customers boostly as they will be able to witness more impactful services and immersive experiences from the enterprise. This applies to all industries and sizes of enterprises. Customers can enjoy personalized services along with frontline workers and employees. So video, virtual, and augmented reality will enhance consumer experience as businesses will provide virtual access.

2. Exclusive Gaming Experience Across All Devices

As we discussed above in the advantages that 5G will improvise the gaming arena. The reason behind this is 5G is beneficial due to its latency and not its bandwidth. The most-used app for that is cloud gaming among Gen Z and millennial gamers. With 5G in place, you will be able to play AAA games on your phones that would normally require a gaming laptop.

On 5G, the game itself is running on a high server so the lag between the server, cloud, and mobile phones will be unnoticeable. The gaming experience around all devices will be exclusive.

3. Improved Capabilities for Smart Appliances

The smart appliance industry will witness a boom all thanks to AI and 5G. Your needs will be fulfilled by truly smart devices as the 5G networks come with high speed and low latency. These appliances can determine the material, procedures, and even the finished product.

So in the coming expect a life-changing environment from 5G and smart appliances as they will continuously go through various advancements and the catalyst will be 5G.

4. Augmentation of the Metaverse

Consumers can rely on 5G technology to deliver and receive high density of data including videos, images, and more. So the expansion of the metaverse and everything around it is definite. As the metaverse highly depends on VR, the improvements in VR will also benefit it. Also, everything in the metaverse will be highly connected and the digital world will include robots, systems, and machines with little to no human involvement. Therefore, this virtual space will flourish and reach its full potential in no time.

 

Will Consumers Explore the 5G Experience to its Fullest?

In 2024, significant technology trends and continuous upgrades in AI have created a need for quality networks. With 5G advancements and technology immersing, now is 5G’s time to shine. In every sector from technology to marketing and VR to education, 5G networks will change the course of how most industries work.

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Threads VS Twitter is the latest and trending fight between the two tech giants. Interestingly, none of these is ready to back out. Speaking of which, Mark Zuckerberg has had the upper hand till now. The sole reason being, Threads getting a whopping 100 million users in just 5 days. From that point on the fight between the two CEOs has escalated.

Twitter since the Musk takeover has been controversial. First, Twitter itself sued Elon Musk when he backed out of a $44bn Twitter takeover deal. Fast forward now, when Twitter is owned by Elon, he threatens to sue Threads over app infringement.

It’s important to know what the newly launched app Threads has in common with Twitter. To do that, let’s see what Threads by Instagram all is about.

Threads by Instagram – An Overview

Threads, in a nutshell, is a microblogging network comparable to Twitter. And, the tweet-counterparts are referred to as threads, and re-tweets are referred to as reposts. The similarities and unsurprising given the primary purpose of Threads was to compete with Twitter.

You can transfer all of your information and credentials using your existing Instagram accounts. And, you can follow everyone you know on Instagram with a single tap. You can also post threads, images, and videos, as well as engage with all of your followers. It will coexist with Instagram as a text-centric platform.

Threads will also be compatible with open social networks based on Activity Pub, such as Mastodon. Meta aims to integrate it into the metaverse, and this is a great move to complement that.

Thread is a strong attempt to compete with Twitter. Meta has used its experience in producing social media products, as well as its existing distribution of over a billion people, to create a decent app. We’re still working on the app’s first public release, and there’s a lot to improve and look forward to.

Instagram Threads vs Twitter – Comparing Key Features

1. User Interface

The Threads app’s interface is straightforward, with a dark background and text in white and grey in the foreground. A lot is happening on a single thread and there is no light mode either. This is where Twitter has an advantage, thanks to years of improving the microblogging platform.

If we talk about the user interface Twitter has an edge over newly launched Threads. It would be crucial to see how Threads copes up.

2. App Layout and Features

The Threads app features five tabs: the home tab, the search tab, the post tab, the activity tab (which contains all of your replies, mentions, and other notifications), and the profile tab.

The home tab displays all threads, including accounts you don’t follow – and it can quickly load up with unwelcome posts. The search tab displays profiles that you can follow.

Twitter has an advantage here because it offers a separate page for ‘For You’ and ‘Following’. Twitter also includes extra features such as Spaces, Community, and Direct Messaging that Trends does not have. And, Threads does not support hashtags.

Another issue with Threads is that there is no separate button on your Profile to verify who you follow. You have a button for checking your followers, which leads to a button for checking your following. We’re also not sure what the design process was. However, there is a separate link beneath your profile to display your Threads and Replies, which we appreciate.

3. Differences in Content Features, Rules, and Character Limit

Threads hit Twitter where it hurts the most – Twitter’s free edition has a 280-character limit, while a Twitter Blue subscription gives you up to 25,000 characters. Post content in Threads is limited to 500 characters. Threads, of course, have no rate limit, and you can browse as much content as you like.

However, there does not appear to be a limit on the number of videos that can be uploaded to Twitter. We recently saw Apple provide a free series premiere via a single Tweet. Threads, on the other hand, has a five-minute video limit.

Threads, like Twitter, allow you to mute and hide words from your feed. On Threads, you may also conceal and block accounts. You can also hide the like count on your Threads and Instagram posts. This is a feature that Twitter lacks.

Tweets can be edited with the Twitter Blue membership. This feature is absent from Threads. There is no paid version that allows you to do this either. Twitter Blue can also assist you with the text format, which Threads cannot. Individual Threads can be deleted, but not your Threads account. You’ll have to also erase your Instagram account to do so.

4. Sharing Features on Threads and Twitter

Threads links can be easily shared and cross-posted on Instagram. But unlike Twitter, Threads does not have a direct message capability. Threads also do not allow you to share hashtags.

The repost feature is similar to retweets on Twitter. Both fundamentally serve the same purpose; which is to share content from other accounts on your feed. On both Twitter and Threads, you can quickly post links to information on other social media platforms.

5. Profile Verification

The prized blue tick recently became a paid feature that anyone with Twitter Blue could access, removing its exclusivity. Meta did the same thing and began a paid subscription program for verification. This will grant you Threads verification, as well as a special tab to view notifications from verified accounts.

6. Privacy

Privacy has always been Meta’s weak link, so it’s no surprise that Zuckerberg faced criticism during the Threads launch. It is not available in the EU since it facilitates data and credential transfer from another app (Instagram), which is against EU law. Furthermore, a simple check of App Store data shows that Threads accesses more items on your phone than Twitter.

Furthermore, Twitter has greater privacy features, particularly in terms of content blocking and limits.

You may safely log in to Threads if you have two-factor authentication enabled on Instagram. Twitter supports two-factor authentication as well, but SMS-based 2FA is available exclusively with Twitter Blue.

Also, there is currently no advertising on Threads. We’re sure they’ll start appearing in the next few days, and it’s unlikely we’ll be able to block or minimize them. Twitter Blue allows you to cut advertisements by up to 50%.

7. Compatibility

Twitter has both Android and iPhone apps, as well as web compatibility. As a result, you can use Twitter on any device. Threads, on the other hand, currently only has iOS and Android apps. Threads cannot be accessed directly on a web browser. We believe, however, that the online app will be accessible soon.

Should You Move to Threads on Instagram

We believe it is too soon to switch from Twitter to Threads. Instead, we recommend that you use both of these platforms. This is because a huge portion of the Instagram audience is now available on Threads, and you don’t want to miss out on your Twitter following as well.

Threads still have a long way to go before it can compete with Twitter as a microblogging platform. Would Meta have a chance if Elon Musk’s acquisition was not heavily criticized, and if all of the restricted features including Twitter Blue were not present?

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Meta recently published a deep dive into company social media algorithms to make user easier to understand how content is recommended on Facebook and Instagram.

Millions of people use Meta’s Facebook and Instagram to go social every day. There have been many privacy concerns raised by users on Meta in the past. Since to keep business transparency the platform has decided to let the users know how AI influences what they see.

Meta’s President of Global Affairs Nick Clegg, in a blog post, said, “As a part of the company’s ‘wider ethos of openness, transparency, and accountability,’ the information dump on the AI systems that power its algorithms explained what Facebook and Instagram users can do to have more control over the content they view on the sites.” He also added that, “the company is testing new controls, making some more accessible, and making it clearer how you can better control what you see on our apps. Additionally, the company is providing specialists with more specific information so they can evaluate and comprehend our methods.”

Meta is trying to be more accountable, transparent, and open to show the audience that they care for users’ privacy. Nowadays with changing technologies and advancements in the field of Generative AI, it is obvious that users are more concerned about privacy concerns.

The platforms ensure that these technologies are created responsibly, and businesses should be more transparent about how their systems operate and interact freely across sectors of business, government, and civil society. Giving you more control and knowledge over the stuff you see is the first step in achieving this.

What Effect Do AI Predictions Have on Recommendations?

Since Meta’s AI systems are able to determine how important a given item might be to you, it can be displayed more rapidly. For instance, sharing a post is frequently a sign that you found it interesting, therefore one feature our computers consider is anticipating that you would share a post.

As you might expect, there is no definitive way to estimate how useful a post will be to you. Therefore, the platform combines a wide range of forecasts, some based on behavior, and user feedback from surveys, to get as close as possible to the proper content.

Meta for some time has been developing and advocating the publication of a system of cards. These provide information about how systems function in a way that is understandable to folks without a profound understanding of technology.

The 22 system cards for Instagram and Facebook provide details on the ranking of material by Meta’s AI systems. Also, some of the predictions each system makes about the content that may be most pertinent to you and the controls you can use to further customize your experience.

The places where people go to find material from the accounts or individuals, they follow include Feed, Stories, Reels, and other surfaces. The AI systems that suggest “unconnected” material from users, organizations, or accounts that they don’t follow are also covered by the system cards. Here is a more thorough explanation of the AI that powers content recommendations.

In accordance with the company’s information Distribution Guidelines, they also utilize signals to identify harmful information and promptly delete it. Social Media platforms also employ signals to limit the dissemination of other forms of problematic or subpar content.

Here are a few illustrations of the signals the company employs to do this. But there is a limit to how much the platform can reveal without risk. While the company wants to be open and honest about how they work to prevent harmful content from appearing in people’s feeds, they also need to be careful not to provide any signals that would make it simpler for users to get around our security measures.

Of course, simply because Meta post material on their website does not guarantee that everyone will find it. Because of this, the company allows you to view information about the reasons why platform systems thought certain material would be relevant for users as well as the various sorts of activity and inputs that might have contributed to that prediction from within apps.

Meta previously launched the “Why Am I Seeing This?” feature for some Feed content and all Facebook and Instagram advertisements. In the coming weeks, Meta will be expanding it to the Instagram Reels tab, Explore, and Facebook Reels. The users will be able to click on a specific reel to see more details about how the machine learning models that create and present the reels you view may have been influenced by your prior behavior.

Expanding Your Toolkit for Customizing Your Experience

Users can customize their experiences on apps like Facebook and Instagram by creating centralized places for customizing controls. Feed Preferences and Suggested Content Control Centers can be accessed through the menu or Settings. Instagram is testing a new feature allowing users to indicate interest in recommended reels. It will be allowing for more content to be shown.

Providing Researchers With Better Tools

The company believes in an open approach to research and innovation. Particularly in transformative AI technologies, which is better than leaving the know-how to big tech companies. Over the past decade, they have released over 1,000 AI models, libraries, and data sets for researchers to benefit from their computing power.

In the coming weeks, they will roll out a new suite of tools called Meta Content Library and API. It will include data from public posts and Instagram accounts. Researchers can access these tools through partners with expertise in secure data sharing, such as the University of Michigan’s Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research.

Conclusion

Meta wants to come clean to its users by showing them the platform is taking steps to provide them with the little details required. Also, the company wants the world to know that there is nothing fishy in the platform’s privacy concerns. It explains the opportunity that AI is bringing to business.

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Social media has become an indispensable part of our daily lives. From individuals to businesses, everyone is actively using social media platforms to connect, share and engage with others. As social media has gained prominence, so has the importance of having a seamless approval process for social media posts. With multiple stakeholders involved, it can become overwhelming to keep track of everything. However, with a well-defined social media approval process, businesses can ensure consistency, brand compliance, and effective messaging.

Let us discuss the best ways to build a seamless social media approval process.

Define Your Social Media Goals

Before diving into the approval process, it’s essential to have a clear understanding of your social media goals. Are you trying to increase brand awareness, generate leads, or drive sales? Depending on your objectives, the tone, style, and content of your social media posts will vary.

Defining your social media goals will help you create a consistent messaging strategy. Ensure that your posts align with your overall marketing strategy. To achieve your goal faster you can choose the shortcut and real Instagram followers for quick growth.

Identify Your Social Media Team

Identify the key stakeholders involved in your social media approval process. Depending on the size of your organization, you may have multiple teams responsible for social media, such as marketing, sales, or customer service. It’s essential to have a designated point of contact for each team to streamline the approval process. This person should be responsible for reviewing and approving posts for their respective teams.

Define Your Social Media Approval Process

Once you have identified your social media team, it’s time to define your approval process. Depending on your organization’s size and complexity, your approval process can be simple or complex. Here’s a sample approval process that can work for most organizations:

Draft the Social Media Post – The first step in the social media approval process is to draft the social media post. This involves creating the copy, selecting images or videos, and adding any necessary links or hashtags. When drafting the social media post, it’s important to keep in mind the overall social media strategy and goals.

What message are you trying to convey? Who is your target audience? What platform are you posting on? These questions will help guide the content creation process and ensure that the post is aligned with the overall social media strategy.

Initial Review – Once the social media posts have been drafted and reviewed by team members, the designated point of contact for the social media team should conduct a final review of the post before it is scheduled for posting. This final review is critical to ensuring that the post is accurate, compliant, and consistent with the brand’s messaging and tone.

Approval – Once the initial review is complete, the designated point of contact should submit the post for approval. The post should be reviewed and approved by all stakeholders involved in the process, including legal, compliance, and senior management.

Scheduling – Once the posts have been approved, they need to be scheduled for publishing on the appropriate social media platforms at the right time. Most social media management tools, including Hootsuite, Sprout Social, and Buffer, offer scheduling features. That enables you to schedule your social media posts in advance.

You can specify the exact date and time that you want your posts to be published on each social media platform. Which can help ensure that your content is published at the most optimal times for your audience.

Use Approval Tools

Using social media approval tools can streamline the approval process and help you avoid costly errors. Here are some popular approval tools you can consider:

Hootsuite – Hootsuite is a social media management tool that allows you to schedule, publish, and manage social media posts across multiple platforms. Hootsuite also offers a built-in approval workflow, allowing you to set up an approval process for your social media posts.

Buffer – Buffer is a popular social media management tool that enables businesses and individuals to manage multiple social media accounts from a single dashboard. One of the key features of Buffer is its approval workflow feature, which allows team members to collaborate on social media posts before they publish.

Trello – Trello is a project management tool that allows you to manage tasks, workflows, and processes. You can create a Trello board to track the status of your social media posts. Assign tasks to team members, and set up notifications for approvals.

Train Your Team

Training your team on the social media approval process is critical to ensuring compliance and consistency. Provide your team with training materials, including best practices, compliance guidelines, and templates. It’s also a good idea to conduct regular training sessions to ensure that your team is up-to-date on the latest social media trends and platforms.

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Conclusion

Having a seamless social media approval process is crucial to ensuring that your social media posts are consistent, compliant, and effective. By defining your social media goals, identifying the key stakeholders, and implementing a robust approval process. You can ensure that your social media posts are always on brand, on message, and on schedule.

There are a variety of tools available. That can help streamline your social media approval process, including Hootsuite, Sprout Social, and Buffer. These tools enable you to create, review, and approve social media posts from a centralized dashboard, ensuring that your team is always on the same page.

Ultimately, a seamless social media approval process requires a combination of clear communication, defined roles and responsibilities, and the right tools and technologies. By implementing these best practices, you can streamline your social media workflow and drive better results from your social media marketing efforts.

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Memes, in general, are funny but tech memes are funnier. This is because they depict the reality of technology and its aspects. After surfing all over the internet, we found 50 technology-related memes to make you laugh. This list of memes are dealing with the major tech niches like AI, ML, coding, programming, and others. So, get ready for a hilarious ride across the tech meme town for the next 5 minutes.  

PS: We honestly prepared this list after laughing hard for hours.  

1. Technology Memes on AI 

Just like one does not simply confuse BOROmir as Ned Stark,  

Us: Googles ‘memes on artificial intelligence

Google: “Here are some funny memes on machine learning”

It’s okay, Tom. We are on the same boat now.

Artificial Intelligence for artificially intelligent people.  

When you search your name and find “update available” written against it 

2. Tech Meme on Machine Learning 

When you take “pool of knowledge” way too seriously 

Meanwhile, Einstein *takes 100 attempts to invent the light bulb* 

Machine Learning learning machine learning to learn machines for machine learning (we ran out of verbs) 

 Machine Learning Labyrinth 

“If” only they knew 

101 Reasons to not call your pet ‘Muffin’ or ‘Cupcake’ 

3. Tech Memes on Cloud and Cloud Computing 

Transparency and cloud storage go hand-in-hand, maybe?  Don’t be a boomer 

Maybe, that’s a Gen-Z cloud 

Clouds in 205 BC: Spillage 

Clouds in 2022: Storage 

Always run a rain check 

4. Tech Memes on Programming (Our Favorite) 

It’s a unique skill to decode the reason 

Took us a while to program process this  

It’s indeed the wrong window 

‘Hits F5 zillion times’ 

Yes, Karen. The grass isn’t always greener on the other side.  

They never stop bugging 

5. Technology Memes on Coding 

One ‘curl’ is all it takes 

Brownie points if you’re parseltongue 

Not everyone is as good as the Salt Bae, Leo.  

‘Eye’ C What U Did There  

Unacceptably acceptable joke 

6. Tech Meme on Cryptocurrency 

Burning the midnight oil is not everyone’s cup of tea 

Meanwhile, Bitcoin rewarding me in bits  

When you’re Jordan one day and Jack the other 

Is it worth a shot?  

“Hanging around or swinging by,” it’s the same.  

7. Tech Memes on Gaming (Our First Favorite) 

How looking through the glass might have felt for Alice 

Gamers are cooler (than everyone) 

Maybe they didn’t consult Dr. Robotnik 

The Silence of the Enemies 

The Battle of O-G 

8. Tech Meme on Linux 

Just a father showering his kid with knowledge 

It’s only a matter of moments 

Something to think about. 

Successful Error 

The classic Linux vs Windows meme

The End of the Show 

If you find the above-listed technology memes hilarious, don’t forget to browse through the list again for another round of laughter. Hope you enjoyed Tech Research Online.

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Wikipedia is our go-to online encyclopedia for all our research requirements. Whatever the topic is, Wikipedia has the information we require. Besides being our source of information, Wikipedia has become a powerful tool for businesses to gain online recognition. Many agencies, brands, and individuals are setting up their presence on the platform to attract potential audiences from all across the world. Any random Wikipedia page can be notable with some help.

However, creating or even editing a random Wikipedia page isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. In fact, the site’s administrator team often rejects pages and/or submissions due to violations or improper adherence to the policies. This is why it is better (and we recommend) to hire a professional. Don’t panic at the mention of hiring a professional. We have curated a list of the top 10 Wikipedia Page editing agencies that will ease the job for you.

Top 10 Random Wikipedia Page Editing Agencies

1. Wiki Management Inc

Wiki management Inc is listed on the top because it provides exceptional Wikipedia services. The company has a successful track record of providing Wikipedia page editing services to several local enterprises including fortune500 Agencies as well as individuals. It is fully equipped with the required workforce necessary for providing excellent Wikipedia services. With an aim to provide a well-versed page to gain recognition in no time, Wiki Management Inc offers quality content. Along with a team of proficient writers and editors, the firm also has a team of SEO experts who are also proficient in their field.

2. Wiki Page Creation

Wiki page creation provides flawless Wikipedia services and they have been in the industry for a long time. The company is fully equipped with a meticulous workforce that aims to provide good, unique, and SEO-friendly content. Furthermore, they believe that feedback makes them more efficient. So, they always welcome clients’ feedback regarding their services and keep them in mind to make amendments in the next phase. These professionals have full awareness of the policies regarding Wikipedia page creation services and know how and when to use them as per the requirements.

3. Wiki Contributors

Wiki Contributors is famous for providing efficient services. The company has a team of intellectual experts and proficient writers who are capable of creating a Wikipedia page hassle-free. It always keeps thinking of new strategies to bring ease to the page creation process. Moreover, the team utilizes authentic content for the purpose of inspiration when they generate content. With an aim to bring life to businesses with a well-versed Wikipedia page, Wiki Contributors definitely offers quality content.

4. Get on wiki

Get on wiki is famous for providing authentic and proficient services for Wikipedia pages in order to increase the notability of the customers. They not only provide page editing and page creation services but also provide well-versed content for Wikipedia pages. They always tailor their techniques as per the client’s requirements. This company has a proven track record of elevating the company’s online notability, that’s the reason why companies trust them.

5. Wiki Page Writing

It is vital to pick out a reliable, credible, and authentic platform to create Wikipedia pages in case anyone wants to build a well-versed page that provides useful information to its readers. This Wikipedia agency is prominent in the industry because they provide captivating content in order to attract the reader’s attention. Content is the key to the success of any website. So, in case you want to begin your Wikipedia journey then contact them without any hassle.

6. Broom Wiki

They offer top-notch Wikipedia services and have a proven track record of helping local businesses, Fortune 500 firms, and individuals modify Wikipedia pages. This company is fully staffed with a workforce to offer top-notch Wikipedia services. This business seeks to offer a knowledgeable page that quickly gains awareness. Along with writers and editors, they also employ SEO specialists, who are professionals in their field and are familiar with all the dos and don’ts of generating online traffic. Good SEO-related methods are essential in addition to having quality content, and this organization offers both.

7. Koch Wiki

If somebody wants to construct a Wikipedia page that is well-versed and gives its visitors relevant information, they must choose a trustworthy, credible, and legitimate platform. Koch wiki agency is well-known in the field since they offer captivating content to grab readers’ interest. Any website’s success depends on its content. Therefore, get in touch with them without delay if you want to start your Wikipedia trip.

8. Wiki Consultant

This organization is well-known for offering reliable and skilled services for Wikipedia pages in order to raise the profile of the clients. They not only offer page construction and editing services, but they also offer knowledgeable content for Wikipedia pages. They always modify their methods in accordance with the demands of the client. Companions trust the organization because they have a track record of improving businesses’ internet notoriety.

9. Wiki Editors

This agency is well known for offering effective services and has a group of knowledgeable professionals who can easily create a Wikipedia article. They are constantly coming up with fresh ideas for how to make the process of creating pages easier. They are skilled at creating content for Wikipedia pages in a variety of styles and tones. When they create material, they draw inspiration from real-world stuff. By giving the enterprises an informative Wikipedia page, they want to give them life.

10. Wiki Page Creation Agency

With years of experience in the field, the Wiki page creation agency offers excellent Wikipedia services. The business has a skilled workforce that strives to produce high-quality, original, and SEO-friendly material. Additionally, they think that receiving feedback increases their own productivity. As a result, they constantly appreciate customer input on their services and consider it while making changes in the subsequent stage. These experts are fully aware of the regulations governing the use of Wikipedia page creation services, and they are aware of when and how to employ them in accordance with the specifications.

FAQs on Wikipedia Pages

1. Who Sets up Wikipedia Pages?
Wikipedia has set up a community of volunteer contributors who collectively edit all pages and articles. These individual contributors, also called editors, are known as ‘Wikipedians’. However, Wikipedia does not give any right to act as though they are the owner of a particular article.

2. How to Edit a Wikipedia Page?
In order to edit a Wikipedia page, follow the steps below:

• Click the ‘Edit this page’ tab at the top of the page.
• To edit just one section, click the ‘edit’ link to the right of the section heading
• In order to edit Wikipedia, you have to type in a special markup language called ‘wiki text’

3. Can Anybody Create a Wikipedia Page?
Yes, anyone can create a Wikipedia user account and write an article. Moreover, you can write on any topic. However, you cannot write about yourself. To know more about the rules and regulations, you can check out the terms and guidelines stated clearly on Wikipedia’s page.

4. How to Create a Wikipedia Page for a Person?
In order to create a Wikipedia page, you need to create an account on Wikipedia and then you can add your new article. While only registered and signed-in users can create pages, anyone can modify a page, and the edits are simply attributed to their IP address.

5. Who are The Wikipedia Writers?
Wikipedia writers or the writers on Wikipedia are basically thousands of volunteers. The articles on Wikipedia are collaboratively written by thousands of volunteers. Almost all articles have more than one author. If you want to know which Wikipedia writer has written a particular article, click on the “history” tab at the top of that page. That will show who has edited the page.

6. What are The Best Wikipedia Pages?
Here are some of the best Wikipedia pages available:

• The Salish Sea Human Foot Discoveries
• Rock Music and the Fall of Communism
• The Disappearance of Ben McDaniel
• Mitochondrial Eve
• Dupont de Ligonnès Murders
• Five Suns
• Tarrare
• Revolution
• Project MKUltra
• The Hum

Conclusion

Today, marketing experts highly suggest individuals and businesses create a Wikipedia page if they want to get online recognition. However, hiring someone that is capable enough to perform all the important tasks related to Wikipedia is a tricky thing indeed.

It’s not simple to hire someone to write and create a Wikipedia entry. Instead, it is a significant risk. Your time, money, and efforts will be squandered if you fail to select the appropriate business for your project.

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Participating in a similar race, Snapchat Premium has come up with Snapchat+, its new subscription. Let us find out what the newly launched subscription offers.

Snapchat Premium: Snap+ for Most Passionate Members

On 29 June 2022, Snapchat officially rolled out Snapchat Plus or Snapchat+. It is a paid subscription service offering a collection of exclusive, experimental, and pre-release features. These features are unavailable to free members. Snapchat+ will cost $3.99/month.

The Plus plan includes pre-release, experimental, and exclusive features. These are pinning your close friend as BFF and customizing the app’s icon. These features are mainly intended for the “most passionate members” of Snapchat users, as cited by the company. Subscribers will also be able to see who has re-watched Stories. In addition to that, it’ll also include the photos and videos that are posted to a user’s feed. Additionally, Snapchat+ users can customize the app’s icon on their home screen by selecting from a variety of designs available.

The Snapchat Premium subscription plan is launched in 9 countries, including the US. All in all, the remaining countries are Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

During the rollout of Snapchat+, the team said in the news release, “Over 332 million people worldwide use Snapchat every day to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. We’ve always enjoyed creating new features for our community, and historically we’ve tested new features in different ways, rolling them out to various Snapchatters and geographies. This subscription will allow us to deliver new Snapchat features to some of the most passionate members of our community and allow us to provide prioritized support.”

Diversifying Revenue Sources

Snapchat+ comes after the social media company reported a disappointing sales outlook for the current quarter when it reported first-quarter results in April 2022. According to Snapchat CEO Derek Andersen, macroeconomic conditions like supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and inflation are impacting advertising Snap’s main source of revenue.

Moreover, it could reportedly help Snapchat diversify its revenue sources if it starts to gain traction as well as popularity. However, Snapchat’s senior vice president of products Jacob Andreou told The Verge that the company doesn’t expect the plan to become a “material new revenue source.” During the official rollout of Snap+, the company’s shares were down about 1%, as reported by CNBC.

Finally, Andreou cites that ‘single-players’ features like the BFF pin will probably remain exclusive to Plus subscribers. Meanwhile, other features relying on interactions with others may eventually be released for the general user base. It is, however, noteworthy that Snapchat+ will continue including advertisements, just like the free Snapchat service. In fact, according to Andreou, “ads are going to be at the core of our business model for the long term.”

What Are All The Features of Snapchat Premium?

Following are some of the features of Premium Snapchat:

• Pin your friend as a #1 BFF
• Get easy access to all the exclusive Snapchat icons
• Always display a nice badge in your profile
• See your orbit with BFF
• See your Friend’s whereabouts in the last 24 hours
• See how many friends have re-watched your Snapchat story

How Much Is a Snapchat Premium Account?

All the features available in the Snapchat app,

• $3.99/month

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