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Trump’s social media company rises 16% in first day trading gains, but the stock could fall 95%, says an IPO expert
Shares of Donald Trump’s social media company rose about 16% in the first day of trading on the Nasdaq, boosting the value of Trump’s large stake in the company as well as the smaller holdings of fans who purchased shares as a show of support for the former president. Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. merged …
Persistent interaction patterns across social media platforms and over time
Data collection In our study, data collection from various social media platforms was strategically designed to encompass various topics, ensuring maximal heterogeneity in the discussion themes. For each platform, where feasible, we focus on gathering posts related to diverse areas such as politics, news, environment and vaccinations. This approach aims to capture a broad spectrum …
We need to focus more on the social effects of AI, says Nicholas Christakis
FEW PEOPLE would tolerate a virtual assistant if they had to plead obsequiously each time, “Excuse me, Alexa, if it’s not too much trouble, could you kindly tell me what the weather will be today.” Instead, these devices are designed to answer brusque commands: “Alexa: weather!” And we expect them to obediently respond. Which is …
X social media to test $1 annual subscription for basic features
The logo of social media platform X, formerly Twitter, is seen alongside the former logo in this illustration taken, July 24, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights Oct 17 (Reuters) – Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, said on Tuesday it will test a new subscription model under which it will charge …
Opinion | Threads, Twitter, and the Future of Social Media
War is breaking out on social media, and it could radically change how the internet works and how we experience it. Last week, Meta rolled out Threads, a social media product similar to Twitter that quickly got over 100 million sign-ups. This is more than just a tech founder cage match — it is the …
Social Media and Programming
Social Media and Programming Home Everyone just wants to be famous | Rant Warning The current state of programming is incredibly social. Look at Reddit (before the strike), look at Hacker News, look at Github! Those platforms are exploding with content made by programmers. Github is different from the rest because instead of being a …
Social Media Is Changing, And Paid Accounts Are The Response
The take machine went into high gear last week after Meta said it would charge $11.99 per month for verification and added customer service. This was the end of free social media, some said. It was Facebook’s unimaginative copy of Elon Musk’s Twitter. Or perhaps a mob-like shakedown for protection money. The reactions all missed …
Who killed the social media ad boom?
A decade-long era of breakneck growth in social media advertising has come to an abrupt halt. Who killed the boom? As the blame game began in Silicon Valley, Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg and Alphabet chief executive Sundar Pichai used earnings calls this week to point to the unmistakable storm clouds gathering over the global economy. …
Nonprofits receive $5.8 million to improve the social determinants of Upstate health
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) – Front line workers in area hospitals aren’t the only proponents of health. More nonprofits have also found themselves on the front lines. And millions of dollars in grants are going to almost a dozen nonprofit agencies here in the Upstate improving the social determinants of health. It’s the end of …
09-16-22 Lewis County Public Health And Social Services Advisory Board Accepting Applications to Fill Vacancy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lewis County, Washington – September 16, 2022 County seeks applicant for Public Health and Social Services Advisory Board The Lewis County Board of Health is seeking applications for the Lewis County Public Health & Social Services Advisory Board. Currently there is one (1) open position for an individual who has experience regarding …
