Social Media News Roundup 12.09.18
Facebook is making AI that can identify offensive memes
Facebook’s moderators can’t possibly look through every single image that gets posted on the enormous platform, so Facebook is building AI to help them out. (The Verge)
Twitter strikes new deals to bring in more sports and entertainment videos
Twitter said on Wednesday it struck a host of new deals with media and entertainment companies to bring "hundreds of hours" of live-streaming and video highlights onto the social media site. (CNBC)
Apple’s iPhone event will be live streamed on Twitter for the first time
Apple’s iPhone press event will be live streamed on Twitter for the first time, TechCrunch has confirmed.
Take a look at the amazing photos shortlisted for the Instagram Awards
If you spend hours curating your Instagram feed, you’ll be delighted to know you can now be rewarded for your efforts – as there’s now awards for those dedicated to the app. The Photobox Instagram Photography Awards is a celebration of the best photography posted to Instagram. (Metro)
‘Internet is under threat’: what you need to know about the EU’s Copyright Directive
On Sept. 12, the 751 members of the European Parliament will vote on a directive that could result in a major cultural shift on YouTube, impacting everything from Let’s Play videos to commentary and meme channels, according to those at risk. (Polygon)
Micro-Influencers Are the New Gatekeepers of Social Media
As digital consumption increases, it seems that the communities within online platforms get smaller. If you asked a room full of American social media users, most of them would say they want to do more to protect their privacy, according to Pew Research Center. (Adweek)
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