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Snapchat has launched its new AI selfie feature called “Dreams”. (Snapchat) AI 

Snapchat Launches AI-Powered ‘Dreams’ Selfie Feature

Jim Hendler,

In recent months, there has been a growing trend of using generative AI in various industries and services. Now, social media platforms are also jumping on board by incorporating artificial intelligence into their apps to enhance user experience. In line with this AI development and the competitive landscape, Snapchat has introduced a new feature called Dreams. This feature allows users to generate images based on different themes available within the app. To learn more about this exciting addition, click here. About the Snapchat AI selfie feature “Dreams” There was a…

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The feature will have free and paid components. News 

Snapchat Introduces AI-Powered ‘Dreams’ Feature to Transform Selfies

Adarsh V.K, ,

Snapchat has introduced a fresh generative AI capability to its application, known as “Dreams.” This feature bears resemblance to the company’s well-known AR effects, also referred to as lenses. However, instead of employing real-time camera effects, Dreams utilizes generative AI to creatively alter users’ selfies, resulting in captivating images that morph their appearance into different personas. The feature, found in the “memories” section of the app, starts by asking users to take selfies that show their faces from different angles. The app then creates a series of eight images based…

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Pulkit Trivedi will start as Snap’s managing director for India. (REUTERS) News 

Snap Names India Leader, Unveils Expansion Plan

Adarsh V.K

Snap Inc. has announced the appointment of a former Google executive to head its operations in India, as the company aims to establish a strong presence in this crucial growth market and emerge as a prominent player in the social media industry. Pulkit Trivedi will start as CEO of Snap in India, Snapchat’s parent company said on Wednesday. The company also announced a new, localized organizational structure for the region, where teams such as those responsible for content and content creator ecosystems will report to Trivedi. Santa Monica, Calif.-based Snap…

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It shouldn't even be able to do that. AI 

Snapchat’s My AI Chatbot Experiences Glitch, Posts Stories

Febin Mathew, ,

Since its launch in February, my AI, the digital assistant within the Snapchat Plus app, has been experiencing frequent breakdowns and technical glitches. Tuesday was no exception, as the chatbot unexpectedly posted Stories lasting only a second on users’ feeds and subsequently became unresponsive for extended periods. It is worth noting that My AI lacks the capability to post to Stories, leading to speculation on Twitter about the potential arrival of the Singularity. Did Snapchat Ai just add a picture of my wall/ceiling to their Snapchat story? Snapchat AI –…

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Snapchat being reviewed for its underage user policy. (REUTERS) News 

UK Regulator Investigates Snapchat Over Alleged Underage Users – Sources

Adarsh V.K

Two individuals familiar with the matter have stated that the data regulator in Britain is currently collecting information on Snapchat in order to determine if the popular American instant messaging app is taking sufficient measures to eliminate underage users from its platform. Reuters exclusively reported in March that Snapchat owner Snap Inc had removed only a few dozen children under 13 from its platform in Britain last year, while UK media watchdog Ofcom estimates it has thousands of underage users. Under UK data protection law, social media companies need parental…

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Britain's data regulator is gathering information on Snapchat to establish whether the U.S. instant messaging app is doing enough to remove underage users from its platform. Gadgets 

UK Watchdog Investigates Snapchat Over Claims of Permitting Access to Underage Users

Nitin Misra

Britain’s data regulator is collecting data on Snapchat to determine whether the US instant messaging app is doing enough to remove underage users from its platform, two people familiar with the matter said. Reuters exclusively reported in March that Snapchat owner Snap Inc had removed only a few dozen children under 13 from its platform in Britain last year, while UK media watchdog Ofcom estimates it has thousands of underage users. Under UK data protection law, social media companies need parental consent before processing the data of children under 13.…

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Facebook parent Meta is by far the dominant player in the sector, and that is extending to its stock this year. (Bloomberg) News 

Meta’s Move to Increase Competition for Snap and Pinterest

Jim Hendler, , , , ,

Snap Inc. and Pinterest Inc., two social media firms, face a more complex investment scenario with the introduction of Meta Platforms Inc.’s Twitter competitor, as their stock price recoveries are slower compared to their bigger competitor. Facebook parent Meta is the industry’s dominant player by far, and that extends to its shares this year as well. The stock has been performing by leaps and bounds, and Threads’ rapid user growth is the latest demonstration of the reach and scale that has made it a favorite among investors and analysts. “It’s…

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My AI, which calls itself the “virtual friend within Snapchat,” has already helped Snap diversify its revenue stream in a way many social media companies have struggled to do. (REUTERS) AI 

Snap Inc. Utilizing 10 Billion AI-Generated Messages to Enhance Advertising Services

Sanjay Patil, ,

Snap Inc., the creator of Snapchat, is experimenting with methods to utilize its recently popularized AI chatbot to enhance the company’s advertising operations. More than 150 million people — about 20% of Snapchat’s monthly users — have sent 10 billion messages to a chatbot called My AI since it went live in late February, the company said Thursday. Users have asked about everything from skincare recommendations to the details of the latest sports car. My AI, which calls itself a “virtual friend on Snapchat,” has already helped Snap diversify its…

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Meanwhile, Snapchat has said it now has over 200 million monthly active 'Snapchatters' in India, one of the company's leading global growth markets. News 

Snapchat’s new AR filter that lets users paint their nails

Febin Mathew, , ,

Snapchat’s parent company, Snapchat, has announced a new AR filter that lets users virtually paint their nails. The company launched its new AR nail segmentation technology in collaboration with US drugstore and nail salon OPI, adding an AR filter with a few OPI colors as part of the collaboration, according to Snapchat. Users will find a new filter in the Snapchat Lens Carousel section that uses augmented reality to apply different colors and other 2D patterns to users’ nails. This lens features the first Snap AR technology called Nails Segmentation,…

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Snapchat also announced the launch of an experimental AI-powered chatbot customised for the company named MyAI News 

Snapchat reaches over 200 million monthly active users in India

Adarsh V.K, ,

Visual messaging app Snapchat has crossed the 200 million monthly active user mark in India, with 120 million of them viewing content on the platform, parent company Snap Inc said on Tuesday. At the event, the company announced the launch of an experimental AI-powered chatbot customized for Snapchat, My AI, which can recommend birthday gift ideas, plan a long weekend trip or even suggest a recipe for dinner. “Snapchat reaches over 200 million monthly active users in India,” Snap Inc said in a statement. The visual messaging app has more…

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The ChatGPT-powered Ai chatbot was announced at the Snap Summit last week. News 

It’s not fun on Snapchat as AI chatbots face backlash from users

Febin Mathew, , ,

Snapchat is another tech company that recently ventured into the AI chatbot race, but it’s fair to say that its journey has been challenging in many ways. The ChatGPT-based platform has received negative reviews from users ever since the company decided to release the chatbot to a wider audience. An AI chatbot called My AI is available at the top of the Snap user’s screen, which many feel is an invasion of privacy because Snapchat did not ask for their consent before making this addition to the app. These users…

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Snap Inc, owner of photo messaging app Snapchat, said on Wednesday it has hired a former Google executive to help the tech company improve the performance of its digital ads. News 

Snap hires Google Ad Executive to improve ad performance

Adriana Marais, , ,

(Reuters) – Snap Inc, the owner of photo messaging app Snapchat, said on Wednesday it has hired a former Google executive to help the tech company improve the performance of its digital ads. Darshan Kantak, who previously led product management for search ads at Alphabet Inc’s Google, joins Snap as head of revenue products. Before Google, Kantak worked at Facebook-owned Meta Platforms Inc. and Microsoft Corp. Snap is rebuilding its ad sales team after two key executives left for Netflix Inc. last year. Last month, Snap hired Rob Wilk, a…

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Users can also try out the 'smooth look' filter for a 'glow up' to show up polished and camera-ready -- no animations included, according to the company. News 

Microsoft Brings Snapchat Lenses to Teams: Everything You Need to Know

Adriana Marais, ,

Microsoft has announced the integration of Snapchat lenses into Teams to make virtual meetings more expressive, available to users worldwide starting this week. “Starting this week, more than 20 of the most popular Snapchat Lenses will be available to Teams customers worldwide, giving you more ways to express yourself, build relationships, and let your meetings shine,” Microsoft said in a blog post. Additionally, the company said you don’t need to download anything or add a new app to Teams to access Snapchat Lens, as it’s already available and ready to…

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Snap has launched "Augmented Reality Solutions for Business" (ARES), offering its AR solutions to retailers and businesses for integration into their apps and websites. News 

Snap is launching a new business unit to provide AR solutions for businesses

Febin Mathew, ,

Snapchat’s parent company Snap has launched a new business unit to offer its augmented reality (AI) solutions to retailers and businesses to integrate into their apps. The new ARES (Augmented Reality Solutions for Business) division will allow companies to adapt Snap’s AR features to their apps and websites to engage customers and create more immersive experiences, reports The Verge. With augmented reality shopping tools, the ARES business hopes to help retailers increase conversions and reduce returns. For this, ARES offers its customers professional services from product marketing to customer support.…

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Snapchat has added 'Content Controls' to its Family Center feature, which lets parents filter out sensitive or suggestive stories and creators their teens can view on the app. News 

Snapchat introduces ‘content controls’ to help parents limit sensitive content on the app

Febin Mathew,

Snapchat’s parent company, Snap, has rolled out a new “Content Controls” feature in Family Center that allows parents to limit the type of content their teens watch on the app. Last year, the company introduced “Family Center” on Snapchat to give parents a way to gain insight into who their teens are communicating with on the app, and now it’s added a new content management feature to help parents tailor their teens’ unique experiences. and needs. “With the new Family Center content management, parents can filter out stories from publishers…

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Snapchat Levi's Bitmoji Collection. (Snapchat) News 

Snapchat launches Levi’s Bitmoji collection

Febin Mathew, ,

Snapchat and Bitmoji have teamed up with Levi s to launch new avatars. Snapchat and Bitmoji users can now dress up their personal avatars with some of Levi’s classic looks. The new Bitmoji catalog is available to all users around the world. A total of 12 Levi s outfits are available, including the 501 Original Fit Jeans, Trucker Jackets and Western Shirts in multiple washes. Levi’s new Bitmoji collection comes shortly after Snapchat introduced Jordan outfits for Snapchat users. Snapchat has also collaborated with brands such as Ralph Lauren, Nike,…

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Do you look at yourself during Zoom meetings? (Zoom) News 

Zoom Meetings Could Affect SelfImage As Demand For Plastic Surgery Rises

Febin Mathew,

Even as the Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted our lives, video conferencing platforms such as Zoom have become the preferred digital tool for communicating and collaborating. While these platforms bring a lot of convenience, there is a growing concern that Zoom meetings can damage self-image. After all, most of the time we are looking at our faces. A new study finds that the demand for plastic surgery has increased dramatically in recent months due to so-called “zoom dysmorphia”. In an editorial published in Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine , the…

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New Snapchat Astrology Features. News 

Snapchat users can now check their astrology profile check compatibility with their friends

Febin Mathew

Snapchat has rolled out new astrological features. Snapchat users can now create their astrological profile and check astrological compatibility with their friends. The new features are available to Snapchat users worldwide on Android and iOS. Snapchat has partnered with American astrologer Aurora Tower from Cosmopolitan to create astrological predictions for Snapchatters. The astrological profile on Snapchat covers the ten planets – Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Pluto, Uranus. This is a series of Snaps covering these ten planets, and it also creates a summary of the astrological…

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