Changes are on the horizon for some of your favourite social platforms with TikTok testing a new edit option for videos after they’re live, Meta taking the next steps in its AI training, and X separating DMs from public posting.
Plus, check out the not-so-casual sound trending on TikTok, the mukbang influencer that has shocked audiences, and cuteness meet WWE in the latest BuzzFeed puppy interview. Read on for the latest social media news.
TikTok tests editing options for uploaded videos
Say goodbye to missed typos and forgotten background noise. TikTok is testing a new feature that allows user to delete and re-edit videos after posting. The re-edit feature will only work on edits made in-app, so if you’re a CapCut user you’re out of luck.
X is working on separating DMs from the rest of its app features
Currently, if you want to DM someone on X, you need an X account. But, X owner, Elon Musk has revealed that the app is currently working on “decoupling” DMs from public posting. This means that if you want to just use X for messaging, you can. It also means you can block users from messaging you, without blocking their profile – which I guess is useful.
DMs are being decoupled from public posting, so that if all you want to do is use this platform for messaging, but not post publicly, you can do so https://t.co/Z1hBwjcYJa
Meta can now use public posts for AI learning in the UK
Meta has gained approval to use users’ public posts as part of its AI training in the UK. This includes public posts, comments, photos, and captions from users over the age of 18. The AI model will use these interactions to get a better understanding of “British culture, history, and idiom”.
🧪 Nikocado Avocado has been all the talk across TikTok and X, after the YouTuber revealed he had been secretly losing weight in what he calls ‘the greatest social experiment’ of his life.
Nikocado Avocado revealed his 250lbs weight loss in new YouTube video titled ‘Two Steps Ahead.’
He claims that he'd secretly been losing weight while posting old videos in what he called the “greatest social experiment of my entire life.” pic.twitter.com/UWQ4T2VfbS
🐶 BuzzFeed’s ‘Puppy Interviews’ this time involved WWE legend Dave Bautista, which really is the most wholesome content considering he’s used to giving out Batista Bombs.
