but who even uses Instagram Notes?!

I'm going to sound like my mom here for a second, but how in the world is it already June?! 

It feels like everything and nothing has happened so far this year—especially in social media. We're still waiting on what the final outcome for TikTok will be, AI is being rolled out across all platforms, and the Metaverse is quietly fading into the background ... again. 

While we wait to see what happens, here is the latest social media news from the past week you need to know about. 

ICYMI: Meta is using your data to train its AI across all of its various platforms—unless you opt out of it, that is.

But, it’s not exactly making opting out very easy.

Word on the street is Meta is using Facebook posts created by users to help train its AI, which isn’t THAT surprising. But why make it so hard and convoluted to say, “Facebook, no data taking!”

Instead of clicking a button to say “no,” you have to go into your Policy Updates on Meta and click the link that says “right to object.”

From there, you have to fill out the form and explain why you think Facebook shouldn’t let AI get an all access pass to your posts. You’ll then receive an email with a passcode you must submit, and then you’ll receive confirmation that Meta has received your request.

Yes, not that you’re opted out, but that Meta will decide if you’re allowed to opt out.

*screams*

While there is a possibility this will change in the future when new regulations around AI come about, but by then it could be too late and Meta’s AI will know you better than you know you.

• Seems like Instagram Notes are a hit? Instagram is adding even more features to Notes.
  
  

• But why tho? You can now “post privately” to your Instagram. AKA: The post won’t appear in the feed.
  
  

• It appears TikTok offered the US a kill switch for the app … and the government said no.
  
  

• Instagram is making it easier than ever to create memes on Reels.
  
  

• Get ready to schedule those Threads in advance! Threads API is coming soon.
  
  

• The exact way brands are making millions on TikTok Shop.
  
  

• Uh, oh. Anyone else’s ad blocker not work on YouTube anymore? YouTube is majorly cracking down.
  
  

• But WHY? TikTok is stealing ideas from Snapchat with its latest feature, DM streaks.
  
  

• No, Instagram doesn’t want your long-form videos on the platform.
  
  

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While that’s not the actual name, it should be! Because it’s an exact replica of TweetDeck (RIP).

Threads desktop version got a major upgrade with its new column view. You can now pin up to 100 different feeds to your home page—which means following more posts on a certain topic, creeping on your favorite creators posts, and getting more real-time information in one spot.

It’s a long-time coming for Threads as the FYP has been the number one complaint on the app since it’s launched.

Will this stop complaints coming in? Definitely not. But it will help users find new people to follow and keep up-to-date on current topics.

It seems that way as Instagram is pushing more and more upgrades to the feature.

Last week, Instagram announced it will be adding new items into Notes like prompts, mentions, and likes.

It appears Instagram is looking for more creative ways to get people to engage and stay on the platform and Notes Prompts are another new engagement feature.

You can create a prompt to pose to followers who can quickly respond and you’ll have all the answers in one handy dandy place. Yes, it’s like the question sticker on Instagram Stories.

Do you use the Notes feature? And if so, can you reply to this and explain how you use it? Because so far, I haven’t seen a lot of people using it and wondering if I’m missing out.

Learn why it’s important to check your Instagram Reels analytics, what details you should pay the most attention to in order to get the best results, and what tool you need to get detailed insights into your Reels. 

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