Into the Metaverse

Welcome to the metaverse! Have a look around. Facebook invests $50 Million into metaverse research fund, Snapchat encourages users to run for office, Frances Haugen, the Facebook whistleblower, urges Congress to regulate the platform and more on this week’s jam-packed #5Things!The 5Things: Instagram Announces “Instagram Video” Combining IGTV and VideosFacebook Invests $50M into Building the Digital MetaverseTwitter Opens Up Applications for Professional ProfilesSnapchat Launches Run for Office Portal, Encouraging Users to Consider Political CareersFacebook Whistleblower Recommends Congress to Regulate PlatformSources: NYT, The Verge, AdWeek, Reuters, Tech CrunchHosts: Joey Scarillo, Juliana Diatezua, Tommy Boyce