#AI in social media

Meta is once again pushing the boundaries of AI in social media—this time, by testing AI-generated comments on Instagram. The feature, spotted by social media feature tracker Jonah Manzano, prompts users with a “Write with Meta AI” suggestion tool that generates comment ideas based on the content of a post. Others worry it may dilute the meaning of social interactions entirely. A new social media platform called ZOOP is set to launch globally this April. A United Nations-backed report released on Thursday said heavy social media use is linked to lower wellbeing among young people in several countries, while Finland remains the happiest country in the world for the ninth year in a row. The report also showed that the effects of social media are mixed. Experts said the impact depends on how social media is used, the platform, and personal factors like gender and income. At the bottom of the list was Afghanistan, where ongoing conflict and social issues continue to affect people’s daily lives. Read more in our articles including "Meta Is Quietly Testing AI-Generated Comments on Instagram" and "Social media platform ZOOP to launch globally".