How Social Media Shapes Our Lives

Over the past years, social media has changed from a simple way to connect with friends into a powerful platform that influences careers, technology and how people get information. Platforms like Tik Tok, Instagram and X now affect how people make money, create content using AI and stay informed about world events.

AI in Social Media

Since 2023, AI started forming the platforms on their own. The AI tools help users create images, captions and videos. Apps like Snapchat and Instagram added AI filters, chatbots and editing tools.I think this is really cool.

Social Media as a News Source

More young people now get news from social media instead of TV or newspaper. Apps like X and TikTok are becoming main information sources where people learn what is happening in the world. Sometimes not everything on social media is true and some people just share fake news just to get views. It is important to be careful and to check if the information is true.

The Social Media Creator Economy

Since 2018, regular users started turning content creation into full careers. Platforms introduced brand partnerships and subscriptions. Influencers became powerful marketing channels for companies.