Roots Within
The roots of social media can be traced back to the early 2000s with platforms like Friendster and MySpace. Now it’s an aspect of our daily lives and how we communicate and share information.
Facebook was created in 2004 which sparked the social media ecosystem to expand exponentially.
Next came Twitter which showcased diverse platforms of various interests and demographics.
At last, Modern Times
Social media in the 21st century allowed for global connectivity, economic opportunities, and easy access to educational resources.
At this point, the virtual world and cyber technology were expanding rapidly at a crazy pace with new innovations like the AI (Artificial Intelligence) and VR (Virtual Reality).
VR creates interactive virtual events to enhance user engagement and creativity.
The Use of Social Media
Most people use social media to influence and create content that can monetize their platforms through brand collaborations, sponsorships, and affiliate marketing, creating new economic opportunities for everyone.
Positives
Although social media has its benefits of long distance communicate, fast news, economic growth, data storage, etc. It has its negatives...
Negatives
When you post something on social media it will always be there, even if you delete it. No matter what you do, there will always be a social media footprint.
The internet and media needed security to prevent hackers from stealing personal information, so they created cyber security.
- The first computer virus was created in the 1980s which was called the Morris Worm which was automated to exploit computers invulnerabilities.
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