MONDAY MORNING LEARNING – NOVEMBER 2023
Published on 20 Nov '23
Meta Unveils “Emu” Generative AI for Text‑to‑Video
Meta introduced Emu, a powerful generative AI model that creates short videos from text or image prompts. Unlike traditional tools, Emu can handle combined inputs, making it ideal for dynamic visual storytelling, marketing creatives, and rapid content prototyping.
This marks a significant step in democratizing video production across Meta platforms and opens new possibilities for brands and creators.
Source: https://blog.adobe.com/en/publish/2023/11/29/november-2023-social-media-updates-ai-tools
Instagram Launches Global Reels Download & Lyrics Feature
Instagram rolled out the ability for users to download public Reels globally, adding a new way to share content while preserving creator credit through watermarked handles.
Additionally, a new lyrics feature lets users add timed song lyrics to their Reels with customizable fonts—boosting music storytelling and fan engagement.
Source: https://blog.adobe.com/en/publish/2023/11/29/november-2023-social-media-updates-ai-tools
WhatsApp Introduces Large Groups & Secret Code
WhatsApp launched voice chat for large groups, enabling participants to join audio discussions without a formal call. This lightweight feature makes community-based engagement smoother and less intrusive.
They also added a Secret Code option for locked chats, offering users more control over their private conversations through a custom passcode.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WhatsApp#Features_(updated_November_2023)
X Debuts Premium+ with Advert-Free and Verification Perks
X (formerly Twitter) introduced Premium+, a higher-tier subscription offering users an ad-free experience, expanded tweet editing, and enhanced account verification.
This move supports X’s monetization strategy while giving power users a more seamless and premium platform experience.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X_Corp.#Premium_subscriptions_(November_2023)
