1.Meta is introducing an AI chatbot to WhatsApp, Messenger & Instagram
Meta’s AI chatbot assistant named Meta AI will answer questions with real-time information. CEO Mark Zuckerberg introduced more AI updates including stickers, image editing and more at Connect 2023. [Source: Social Samosa]
2. Google Expands Generative AI Search Tools to More Younger Users
Google is now expanding access to more people, with a specific focus on younger audiences that have shown higher interest in this new process. [Source: Social Media Today]
3. YouTube’s Monetization Makeover as the Sensitive Topics Get a Green Light
YouTube has announced an update to its rules, which will now give more leeway on certain content, enabling creators to monetize a broader range of clips. [Source: Digital Information World]
4. Snapchat and Microsoft to integrate ads in My AI Chatbot
Utilizing Microsoft Advertising’s Ads for Chat API, Snap’s Sponsored Links will connect users with relevant partners based on their ongoing conversation. [Source: Social Samosa]
5. Reddit Launches Gold Program That Will See Top Contributors/Mods Paid for Their Efforts
Reddit has announced a new system, which will replace its Reddit Gold gift-giving process, with a new means for Reddittors and moderators to earn direct income for their in-app efforts. [Source: Social Media Today]
6. X Considers Ad-Free Premium Subscription Option
In a development that mirrors Meta’s potential exploration of ad-free subscriptions, X is also reportedly delving into the world of ad-free premium subscriptions, aiming to entice more users to embrace X Premium. [Source: Digital Information World]
7. Microsoft’s SwiftKey adds new AI-powered features
Microsoft adds AI features to SwiftKey, its Mobile Keyboard app, such as AI camera lenses,stickers, Editor, and more. These will be rolled out to both Android and iOS. [Source: Social Samosa]
8. Meta’s New AI and VR Push Includes Celebrity-Influenced Chatbots and Next-Gen Smart Glasses
Meta is partnering with Microsoft to integrate Bing’s real-time search information across Meta AI, WhatsApp, Messenger and Instagram. [Source: Social Media Today]
9. Google introduces Google-Extended to let you block Bard, Vertex AI via robots.txt
Google announced a new “standalone product token,” Google-Extended, that lets you control whether Bard and Vertex AI can access the content on your site. [Source: Search Engine Land]
10. Snapchat Launches 16-Bit Game Which Guides Participants Through the Pitching Process
Snapchat has launched a new, 16-bit interactive game, which takes agency staff through the basics of building a Snapchat brief and covers the key details of an effective Snapchat ad campaign. [Source: Social Media Today]
