The History of Social Media in 33 Key Moments
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APRIL 6, 2023
For example, the PLATO system, developed by the University of Illinois in 1970, had many features of an early social media network but was largely used in academia. Google Plus ’ invitation-only system dropped in 2011, giving new users access to 150 invitations they could send out before the official opening.
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