Welcome to this week’s Rachel’s Social Snippets #44 – The one where ChatGPT gets a memory 😱
Meta® – FTC Antitrust Case Against Meta Heads To Trial This Week
It seems that Zuckerberg’s realignment with the Trump Administration hasn’t paid off in the first key test of that relationship 😢
This week, Meta will head to court to defend itself against the FTC’s bid to force the divestiture of both Instagram and WhatsApp, over what the FTC argues is anti-competitive behaviour from Zuckerberg’s social behemoth.
Meta® – Looks To Scoop Up TikTok Creators Amid Ongoing Uncertainty
With TikTok creators facing another few months of uncertainty about the app’s future in the U.S., Instagram is preparing a new push to scoop up wavering TikTok influencers, as it seeks to capitalise on the TikTok sell-off saga, as well as the worsening U.S.-China trade war.
Instagram® – Tests Lockable Posts to Enhance Engagement
Instagram’s trying out a new way to drive engagement with your followers, with lockable posts, that can only be unlocked with a code.
LinkedIn® – Tests Video Trends to Encourage Member Engagement
LinkedIn’s taking another step into TikTok territory, with a new video trends feature that will encourage members to add their own video responses to trending topics in the app.
Snapchat® – Will Now Enable Brands To Sponsor Its Creator Education Events
Snapchat’s rolling out a new ad option which will enable brands to sponsor Snap’s own creator education events.
Which might sound a little strange, but it could hold appeal for brands looking to find new content partners, and extend their reach in the app.
Canva® Adds LinkedIn Video Creation Templates
As part of Canva’s broader app redesign, it has also added new LinkedIn video templates, which will make it easier to create engaging video content for the app.
ChatGPT® – Now Remembers Your Old Conversations 😱
Long-term memory allows ChatGPT to reference details you discussed, even if you didn’t manually save them.
General Tip – Ever Wondered How Strong Your Passwords Really Are?
If you have, then you might want to pop over to https://bitwarden.com/password-strength/ a password strength testing tool. Simply add your password(s) in to see how secure they really are. Bitwarden will also show you how fast your password can or can’t be cracked 😱 it’s well worth a look even if it’s just for your own peace of mind!
Video: The Secret to Great Video = Great Audio!
People will forgive slightly shaky footage or not-quite-perfect lighting. If the sound is echoey, muffled, or full of background noise, they’ll switch off in seconds.
So let’s talk about why good audio is non-negotiable and how to improve yours without spending a fortune.
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