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arlee chittasy

@arleechittasy.bsky.social

"New Social Media Platform Fizz Gives Brands A Crash Course In Marketing To College Students
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New Social Media Platform Fizz Gives Brands A Crash Course In Marketing To College Students | AdExchanger

Fizz, a new discussion and news feed app that targets college campuses, is helping marketers reach college students authentically.

www.adexchanger.com

December 4, 2025 at 9:48 AM

arlee chittasy

@arleechittasy.bsky.social

"Research finds AI and social media use guided by teachers can improve learning outcomes and student wellbeing"
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Research finds AI and social media use guided by teachers can improve learning outcomes and student wellbeing — EdTech Innovation Hub

New research undertaken with support from the British Council in Pakistan and Egypt claims AI and social media use, when guided by educators, can improve learning outcomes and student wellbeing.

www.edtechinnovationhub.com

December 4, 2025 at 9:47 AM

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Andres Velazquez

@vandrres.bsky.social

This is interesting, the Motion Picture association has sent a cease and desist to Meta for misguiding teens with “PG-13” rating standards. Here www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news... @nbcnews.com #csulbsoc

Motion Picture Association hits Instagram with cease-and-desist over 'PG-13' label

Hollywood's top trade group said Meta's claims that its teen accounts would be "guided by" PG-13 ratings standards were "literally false and highly misleading."

www.nbcnews.com

December 4, 2025 at 5:52 AM

arlee chittasy

@arleechittasy.bsky.social

"Australia to enforce social media age limit of 16 next week"
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Australia to enforce social media age limit of 16 next week

Australia is set to enforce its age limit for social media accounts starting next week, and the platforms must provide monthly reports on how many children's accounts they have closed or face fines

abcnews.go.com

December 4, 2025 at 9:45 AM

arlee chittasy

@arleechittasy.bsky.social

"Meta starts kicking Australian children off Instagram and Facebook"
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Meta starts kicking Australian children off Instagram and Facebook

The tech giant will begin closing accounts for under 16s, a week before an official ban.

www.bbc.com

December 4, 2025 at 9:43 AM

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hopesabater.bsky.social

@hopesabater.bsky.social

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Creator of "Do Better Denver" social media account gives her first in-person interview

Creator of "Do Better Denver" social media account gives her first in-person interview

The manager of the "Do Better Denver" account is anonymous and has never granted an in-person interview until now.

www.cbsnews.com

November 11, 2025 at 7:57 PM

arlee chittasy

@arleechittasy.bsky.social

"We lost our kids to social media. Now ai wants their minds."
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We lost our kids to social media. Now AI wants their minds | Fortune

We talk about AI as if it’s a futuristic, but the real danger is letting technology reshape what it means to be young before deciding what to protect.

fortune.com

November 19, 2025 at 5:05 AM

arlee chittasy

@arleechittasy.bsky.social

"Meta scores a win after judge rules the social media giant is not an illegal monopoly"
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Meta scores a win after judge rules the social media giant is not an illegal monopoly | CNN Business

Meta scored a major win on Tuesday after a federal judge ruled that it is not a social networking monopoly, shooting down an argument from the US Federal Trade Commission that it should be forced to s...

www.cnn.com

November 19, 2025 at 5:03 AM

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Rafa Ramaciote

@rafa-ramaciote.bsky.social

“How Americans’ trust in information from news organizations and social media sites has changed over time”

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How Americans’ trust in information from news organizations and social media sites has changed over time

Overall, 56% of U.S. adults now say they have a lot of or some trust in the information they get from national news organizations – down 11 percentage points since March 2025.

www.pewresearch.org

November 3, 2025 at 11:01 PM

arlee chittasy

@arleechittasy.bsky.social

"California Implements New Laws Regulating AI and Social Media for Children"
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California Implements New Laws Regulating AI and Social Media for Children

California has become the latest state to enact comprehensive artificial intelligence safety legislation aimed at protecting children online.

marketbrief.edweek.org

November 11, 2025 at 1:28 AM

arlee chittasy

@arleechittasy.bsky.social

"7 Reasons to Think Social Media Has Peaked"
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7 Reasons to Think Social Media Has Peaked

The platforms have big problems.

nymag.com

November 11, 2025 at 1:27 AM

arlee chittasy

@arleechittasy.bsky.social

"Reddit Shares Tips on Effective Social Listening"
www.socialmediatoday.com/news/reddit-...
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Reddit Shares Tips on Effective Social Listening

Consumer behaviors are evolving, and Reddit could play a bigger part in your strategy.

www.socialmediatoday.com

November 5, 2025 at 11:12 PM

arlee chittasy

@arleechittasy.bsky.social

"Reddit added to Australia's social media ban on under-16s"
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Reddit added to Australia's teen social media ban due to start next month

The ban takes effect on 10 December and also includes Facebook, X, TikTok, YouTube and Instagram.

www.bbc.com

November 5, 2025 at 11:11 PM

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Pin Yu Chen

@1021phoebe.bsky.social

Instagram Introduces Assistive AI for Visual Creation
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www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagr...

Instagram Introduces Assistive AI for Visual Creation

The updated option will use AI to enhance your visuals.

www.socialmediatoday.com

October 24, 2025 at 3:21 PM

arlee chittasy

@arleechittasy.bsky.social

"Removing Social Media and Smartphones From Schools"
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Removing Social Media and Smartphones From Schools | The Regulatory Review

Rampant student smartphone use raises questions about learning goals, online safety, and free speech.

www.theregreview.org

October 27, 2025 at 8:28 AM

arlee chittasy

@arleechittasy.bsky.social

"Instagram Adds Watch History for Reels"
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Instagram Adds Watch History for Reels

So now, you'll be able to find that video of the thing that you want to show somebody, but you didn't save.

www.socialmediatoday.com

October 27, 2025 at 8:28 AM

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Aniyah🩷🥰

@aniyahcw.bsky.social

Report Suggests That Posting More Often Increases TikTok Performance
www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktok-...
@socialmediatoday.bsky.social
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Report Suggests That Posting More Often Increases TikTok Performance

Data analysis by Buffer suggests that TikTok’s algorithm rewards consistent posting activity.

www.socialmediatoday.com

October 18, 2025 at 12:03 AM

arlee chittasy

@arleechittasy.bsky.social

"From screens to scenes : how social media is changing crime response in Fort Wayne"
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www.wane.com

October 23, 2025 at 8:57 AM