Category

Definition

Advertising product

development, launch, or changes in advertising products

AI/automation

integration of artificial intelligence and automation technologies within platforms’ or publishers’ operations; noteworthy advancements in the broader AI landscape; partnerships between AI companies and publishers; news related to AI-generated content

Algorithm

changes and updates made to the platform's algorithms, impacting how content is distributed, ranked, or presented

Alt-tech

updates related to social platforms popular among the alt-right, far-right and others who espouse extremism or fringe theories

AR/VR

incorporation and advancement of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) technologies within the platform's framework

Audience engagement

user engagement metrics, features, or strategies

Bug/glitch/issue

technical glitches, bugs, or issues that impact the platform's functionality

Business

corporate activities such as acquisitions, rebrands, and strategic shifts, highlighting significant changes in the platform's business landscape

Content moderation

changes or controversies surrounding the platform's policies and practices for moderating content

COVID-19

impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the platform, including changes in user behavior, policies, or response strategies

Data/security

data breaches, security measures, or changes in data handling policies and practices

Elections/civic integrity

platform involvement in elections, including measures taken to prevent misinformation, political advertising policies, and responses to election-related events

Fediverse

updates related to decentralized social networking platforms that allow independent servers to communicate with each other through the ActivityPub protocol

Mis/disinformation

efforts and controversies surrounding the platform's attempts to combat or handle misinformation

Mission statement

updates or changes in the platform's mission and values

Partnership

partnerships within and between tech companies and news organizations (or lack thereof)

Philanthropy

charitable initiatives, donations, or philanthropic efforts undertaken by the platform

Platform as publisher

instances where platforms themselves engage in publishing content, blurring the lines between platform and publisher

Platform competition

competitor-related events, market dynamics, or strategic moves in response to competition.

Platform personnel

changes in key personnel within the platform, such as CEOs, executives, or notable hires

Policy change

changes in terms of service, rules, or overall policies governing user behavior on the platform