by Jibran Munaf | November 16, 2024 | Editorials, Social Media
Bluesky, a rapidly growing social media platform, is becoming a haven for users leaving X (formerly Twitter) in search of a friendlier, less contentious online environment. Developed with support from former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, Bluesky initially launched as an...
by Jibran Munaf | November 13, 2024 | Social Media
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, will go to trial in a high-profile antitrust case filed by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which seeks to dismantle the tech giant over its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. A judge in Washington ruled on...
by Jibran Munaf | October 31, 2024 | Social Media
Reddit (RDDT) is embracing its newfound status as a mainstream social media platform after a remarkable quarter marked by profitability, a strong user base expansion, and soaring stock value. Shares of Reddit spiked over 40% on Tuesday following the company’s...
by Jibran Munaf | October 25, 2024 | Social Media
Meta Platforms Inc., Google, TikTok, and Snap are set to face federal lawsuits brought by school districts, accusing their apps of fostering addictive behaviors that contribute to a growing mental health crisis among students. On Thursday, US District Judge Yvonne...
by Jibran Munaf | October 22, 2024 | Social Media
The European Union is set to enforce strict new regulations for social media platforms, marking the end of what has been described as the “Wild West” of online self-regulation. Ireland’s Online Safety Commissioner, Niamh Hodnett, announced on Monday that...
by Jibran Munaf | October 19, 2024 | Editorials, Social Media
Social media algorithms, now an integral part of online platforms, have revolutionized how we engage with digital content. Since their introduction in 2009 with Facebook’s ranked, personalized news feeds, algorithms have dramatically reshaped the online...
