Social Media

If you didn’t post it on social media, did it even happen? Social media is an umbrella term for platforms that enable users to post media (images, text, videos) to the platform and interact with other users. While specific motivations may vary, the general purpose of social media is to publicly share an aspect of your life. On Facebook that may be a misinformed political rant, on Twitter a witty remark about a viral topic, on Instagram a #humblebrag snapshot of your recent vacation, on TikTok a lip-sync video or cringe-y attempt at a new dance trend. Social media is also a major way to get news (accuracy varies wildly) learn about new trends, stay in touch with friends, and read/view apologies by influencers and celebrities who did something stupid on said platform.

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Twitter is actually ditching the 140-character limit (for some)
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Instagram now lets you choose who can comment on your posts
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Snapchat's new sky-changing filters make even boring snaps look cool
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Twitter is bringing a stripped down version to Android, targeting developing markets
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Facebook to hand more than 3,000 Russian ads to Congress
Facebook to hand more than 3,000 Russian ads to Congress


Twitter to testify on Russian bots as politicians take aim at big tech
Twitter to testify on Russian bots as politicians take aim at big tech

Face filters come to Instagram Live
Face filters come to Instagram Live


Sheryl Sandberg 'disgusted' by anti-Semitic ad buys, wants to end them
Sheryl Sandberg 'disgusted' by anti-Semitic ad buys, wants to end them



Twitter's crackdown on terrorism appears to be working
Twitter's crackdown on terrorism appears to be working

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