Explore the fascinating journey of social media’s rise—from early days of friend requests and quirky profiles to the powerful data-harvesting giants of today. In this post, you’ll see how social media evolved from a tool for personal connection to a sophisticated ecosystem where data drives everything, sparking debates over privacy, ethics, and control. Dive in to understand not just how these platforms have changed, but also the high-tech future awaiting our online interactions.

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