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Stability AI Secures ‘Significant’ Investment, Names CEO, Executive Chairman

June 25, 2024
Meta Platforms to Introduce Free AI Chatbots on WhatsApp
Meta // June 07, 2024

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, is planning to introduce free artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots on WhatsApp as part of its strategy to monetize messaging apps. This move represents CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s efforts to incorporate AI into Meta’s apps and generate revenue. Unlike its...

Meta’s AI Training Plans Targeted by EU Privacy Group
artificial intelligence // June 06, 2024

Meta’s plans for training its AI have run afoul of a European privacy group. Vienna-based NOYB — the European Center for Digital Rights —  said Thursday (June 6) it had filed complaints with 11 European countries, arguing that Meta’s use of user data in its AI proposed AI practices violate...

Will Gen Z Put a New Face on Social Commerce?
Social Commerce // June 04, 2024

Meta’s recent news that it is seeing a surge in younger users may help set the stage for a rising tide in social commerce. The platform model — not just for Facebook, but for X and for others — connects users and advertisers and merchants....

Facebook Records Highest Young Adult Use in Three Years
Meta // June 02, 2024

Meta Platforms says young adults are flocking to Facebook. “Facebook is still for everyone, but in order to build for the next generation of social media consumers, we’ve made significant changes with young adults in mind,” the social media giant wrote in a blog post...

Interviews & Exclusives
Will Gen Z Put a New Face on Social Commerce?

June 04, 2024
Meta’s recent news that it is seeing a surge in younger users may help set the stage for a rising tide in social commerce. The platform model — not just for Facebook, but for X and for others — connects users and advertisers and merchants. Earnings results underscore the momentum of online creators seeking to […]

Millennials Check Online Reviews, Gen Zs Turn to Influencers for Restaurant Recommendations

November 13, 2023
In today’s digital age, consumers have access to a wealth of information that helps them make informed decisions, especially when choosing a restaurant. In this context, online reviews and social...

Toys, Pet Products Expected to Fuel Retail Sales on Social Media 

November 08, 2023
Consumers are becoming increasingly connected on social media, and retailers are taking notice. In a bid to grow engagement and sales, merchants have taken to social media platforms to promote...

More Than 40% of Consumers Use Their Social Media Feeds to Find Products

November 01, 2023
In today’s digital age, social media has become a powerful tool for consumers to discover and purchase products. Platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube have transformed the way people shop, with...

Quick Reads
Stability AI Secures ‘Significant’ Investment, Names CEO, Executive Chairman

June 25, 2024
Stability AI said Tuesday (June 25) that it secured “significant” new funding from an investment group and appointed a new CEO and a new executive chairman. The new capital and leadership will accelerate the company’s growth and ability to deliver generative artificial intelligence (AI) products, Stability AI said in a Tuesday press release. The firm’s […]

Meta Platforms to Introduce Free AI Chatbots on WhatsApp

June 07, 2024
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, is planning to introduce free artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots on WhatsApp as part of its strategy to monetize messaging apps. This move represents...

Meta’s AI Training Plans Targeted by EU Privacy Group

June 06, 2024
Meta’s plans for training its AI have run afoul of a European privacy group. Vienna-based NOYB — the European Center for Digital Rights —  said Thursday (June 6) it had filed complaints with 11 European...

Facebook Records Highest Young Adult Use in Three Years

June 02, 2024
Meta Platforms says young adults are flocking to Facebook. “Facebook is still for everyone, but in order to build for the next generation of social media consumers, we’ve made significant...