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TikTok US Explains Privacy Policy Update

2+ hour, 49+ min ago   (373+ words) What does this mean? What are they actually changing? Does this give them the right to gather more information on users? As I noted at the time, the changes are actually pretty mundane, and/or in line with industry standards....

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socialmediatoday.com > news > tiktok-publishes-new-guide-to-effective-promotions > 811666

TikTok Publishes New Guide to Effective Promotions

3+ hour, 28+ min ago   (302+ words) Looking for ways to improve your brand's TikTok presence? This will help. TikTok has published a new, 40-page guide on how to create more effective content in the app, which outlines the various tools that you have available to help…...

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socialmediatoday.com > news > metas-working-on-a-dedicated-ai-chatbot-for-group-chats > 811522

Meta’s Working on a Dedicated AI Chatbot for Group Chats

3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (473+ words) Aa part of its ongoing effort to make AI a part of your life, whether you like it or not, Meta is reportedly developing a new AI chatbot for your group chats, which will be able to get you caught…...

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socialmediatoday.com > news > downloads-of-tiktok-alternatives-slow-in-the-us > 811265

Downloads of TikTok Alternatives Slow in the US

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (519+ words) So, now that TikTok USDS JV (the actual name of TikTok's American version) is back on track, and free from the technical glitches that have spooked users over the past week, will it continue to be the top short-form video…...

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socialmediatoday.com > news > snapchat-says-its-restricted-415k-teen-accounts-in-australia > 811143

Snapchat Says its Restricted 415k Teen Accounts in Australia

6+ day, 2+ hour ago   (570+ words) As I've reported several times, I'm in Australia, and I have teenage kids, and I can tell you, through my discussions with them and their friends, that none of them have been significantly impacted by the change, with most, if…...

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socialmediatoday.com > news > tiktok-says-us-services-restored-after-recent-issues > 811135

TikTok Says its US Services Have Been Restored After Recent Issues

6+ day, 2+ hour ago   (415+ words) For those playing the "is TikTok US censoring content?" game at home, you'll now be able to get a better idea of such, with TikTok USDS JV (a catchy acronym if ever I've seen one) sharing an update on its…...

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socialmediatoday.com > news > openai-asks-chatgpt-advertisers-for-20k-in-committments > 811062

OpenAI Asks ChatGPT Advertisers for $20k in Committments

6+ day, 21+ hour ago   (587+ words) Well, this is something. According to reports, OpenAI is informing advertisers who are interested in placing their promotions within ChatGPT responses that they'll be required to commit at least $200k in spending up front to even be considered for the initial…...

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socialmediatoday.com > news > is-australias-teen-social-media-ban-actually-working > 810674

Is Australia’s Teen Social Media Ban Actually Working?

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (701+ words) The Australian government continues to claim that its teen social media ban has been a big success, with more than 4.7 million accounts believed to be operated by teens either deactivated or restricted since the implementation of the new laws last…...

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socialmediatoday.com > news > tiktok-says-its-working-to-address-issues-with-us-app > 810639

TikTok Says its Working to Address Issues With US App

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (485+ words) Is TikTok already censoring some topics, and restricting what U.S. users can see in the app? A rising number of high-profile users have declared that they're moving away from the platform, due to concerns that the new Trump-aligned TikTok US team…...

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socialmediatoday.com > news > whatsapp-adds-advanced-security-setting-to-counter-os-level-attacks > 810638

WhatsApp Adds Advanced Security Setting to Counter OS Level Attacks

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (353+ words) WhatsApp has announced a new, more restrictive data protection option, which aims to protect users from threats hidden within shared files, a potential vector for cyber attack that still exists, even within its encrypted system. Using Meta's latest advances in…...