We are in the age of technology. It has become an inseparable part of our lives – so much so that it has started to infiltrate our social media platforms. We’ve seen the emergence of live-streaming, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence as technologies driving social media’s next evolution. You can even use big data technology to find information on anyone. But many more technologies are actually evolving and taking social media to the next level. Here we’ll guide you to the four technologies that are changing the way we use social media.
Artificial Intelligence
First off, let’s talk about artificial intelligence or AI. You’ve probably heard of it before, but what is it? In short, AI is the process of making a machine that can learn and work on its own – just like humans. This technology is being used more and more on social media platforms. For example, Facebook uses AI to recommend friends and content to you. It can also be used to detect fake news and flag it accordingly. On the other hand, Twitter is using AI to crack down on hateful and abusive tweets. It does this by monitoring language usage and identifying patterns of abuse.
Radio Frequency Identification Tags
RFID tags are a technology that is often used in supply chain management. However, it is also starting to be used in social media. For example, Facebook has started using them to track real-world objects. This means you can now attach an RFID tag to an object and then use Snapchat to track it. This could be used to track a package as it’s being delivered or to keep track of a pet. Not only that, but RFID tags can also be used to unlock special content. For example, you could attach an RFID tag to a product in a store and then use it to unlock exclusive content about that product.
Blockchain
You’ve probably heard of blockchain in relation to Bitcoin. However, blockchain is a lot more than that. In short, a blockchain is a distributed database. This means that it is not stored in one central location – instead, it is spread out across a network of computers. This makes it very secure, as it would be very difficult to hack. As a matter of fact, blockchain is often referred to as the most secure way to store data. Given this, it’s no surprise that blockchain is starting to be used in social media. For example, Steemit is a social media platform that runs on top of a blockchain. This means that all of the data on the platform is stored securely on a blockchain.
IoT
After the introduction of the internet, the world has gone through another revolution – the internet of things or IoT. This refers to the network of physical devices connected to the internet. These devices can range from your smartphone to your fridge. And now, social media is starting to take advantage of this technology. For example, Facebook has introduced a feature called “Nearby Friends,” which uses IoT to track your location. This means you can see if any of your friends are nearby and meet up with them. Similarly, Snapchat has introduced a feature called “Snap Map,” which also uses IoT to track your location.
So what can you expect from social media in the future? Well, it’s hard to say for sure. However, one thing is certain – the technologies we’ve mentioned here will change how we use social media. So make sure to keep an eye out for them. After all, technologies are what evolve social media and the way we live.