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One of the first online communication systems that allowed users to connect via phone lines. While not a social network as we know them today, it laid the groundwork for online communication
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Considered the first modern social network, Six Degrees allowed users to create profiles and add friends. Its name referenced the " six degrees of separation " theory
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Friendster became one of the first successful online social networks, enabling users to create profiles and connect with friends. Its popularity marked the beginning of massive insterest in social networking
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LinkedIn: Created to connect professionals and facilitate career networking, LinkedIn remains relevant in the professional field today MySpace: Allowed users to costumize profiles and share music, becoming the most popular social network before Facebook's rise
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Twitter introduced the concept of microblogging, allowing users to share short messager ( called tweets ). Its focus on real-time news attracted celebrities, journalist and politicians
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Google attempted to complete in social media with Google+, but the platform never gained enough traction and was down in 2019
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Originally launched in China as Douyin and later worldwide as TikTok, this platform specializies in short videos with effects, filters and music. Its content format has influenced many other platforms
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Platforms like Instagram and TikTok began integrating AI tools to improve personalization, content moderation, and user experiences. Generative AI is also being used to create content automatically