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Myspace is a social networking platform that first came into existence on August 1, 2003. It is known for its global influence, especially in technologie^[1], pop culture, and the music industry. Myspace was the premier social networking site from 2005 to 2009, particularly popular among teenagers and young adults. Despite its eventual decline in user numbers and acquisition by various companies, Myspace left a significant mark on the digital world. It notably expanded globally, launched innovative features, and became a crucial platform for musicians and bands to share and promote their work. However, Myspace also encountered security^[2] issues and data breaches, which led to increased media scrutiny.

Définitions des termes

1. ↑ technologie. La technologie, dérivée des mots grecs signifiant artisanat et connaissance, est un terme général qui désigne les outils, les machines et les systèmes mis au point par l'homme pour résoudre des problèmes ou atteindre des objectifs. Née avec des outils primitifs comme les haches de pierre et la découverte du feu, la technologie a évolué de manière significative tout au long de l'histoire de l'humanité. Elle a joué un rôle déterminant à différentes époques, depuis l'invention de la roue et des systèmes d'irrigation avancés dans les civilisations anciennes jusqu'à la naissance des universités et de la presse à imprimer au cours des périodes médiévale et de la Renaissance. La révolution industrielle du XVIIIe siècle a marqué un tournant important dans la production de masse et l'innovation, donnant naissance aux technologies modernes telles que l'électricité, l'automobile et les plates-formes de communication numérique. Aujourd'hui, la technologie fait partie intégrante de divers aspects de la vie et de la société, stimulant la croissance économique et les changements sociétaux, tout en suscitant des préoccupations en matière de sécurité, de respect de la vie privée et d'incidences sur l'environnement. L'avenir de la technologie devrait apporter encore plus de progrès, avec l'essor de l'intelligence artificielle qui devrait avoir des implications significatives sur le marché du travail.

2. ↑ security. Security, as a term, originates from the Latin 'securus,' meaning free from worry. It is a concept that refers to the state of being protected from potential harm or threats. This protection can apply to a wide range of referents, including individuals, groups, institutions, or even ecosystems. Security is closely linked with the environment of the referent and can be influenced by different factors that can make it either beneficial or hostile. Various methods can be employed to ensure security, including protective and warning systems, diplomacy, and policy implementation. The effectiveness of these security measures can vary, and perceptions of security can differ widely. Important security concepts include access control, assurance, authorization, cipher, and countermeasures. The United Nations also plays a significant role in global security, focusing on areas like soil health and food security.

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Myspace (Wikipedia)

Myspace (formerly stylized as MySpace; also myspace and sometimes my␣, with an elongated open box symbol) is a service de réseau social based in the United States. Launched on August 1, 2003, it was the first social network to reach a global audience and had a significant influence on technology, pop culture and music. It also played a critical role in the early growth of companies like YouTube and created a developer platform that launched the successes of Zynga, RockYou et Photobucket, among others. From 2005 to 2009, Myspace was the largest social networking site in the world.

Myspace LLC

Screenshot of Myspace in 2013
Type of business	Filiale
Type de site	Service de réseau social
Available in	14 languages
Fondée	August 1, 2003; 20 years ago (2003-08-01)
Siège	États-Unis
Area served	Dans le monde entier
Propriétaire	Viant Technology LLC
Founder(s)	Chris DeWolfe Tom Anderson Jon Hart
Key people	Tim Vanderhook (CEO) Chris Vanderhook (COO)
Employees	150
URL	myspace.com
Inscription	Exigée
Lancé	August 1, 2003; 20 years ago (2003-08-01)
Statut actuel	Actif

In July 2005, Myspace was acquired by News Corporation for $580 million and, in June 2006, it surpassed Yahoo ! et Google to become the most visited website in the United States. It generated $800 million in revenue during the 2008 fiscal year. At its peak in April 2008, Myspace and Facebook reached 115 million monthly visitors, but Myspace narrowly lost to the newly emerging Facebook in terms of global users. In May 2009, Facebook surpassed Myspace in its number of unique U.S. visitors. Since then, the number of Myspace users has declined steadily despite several redesigns. By 2019, the site's monthly visitors had dropped to seven million.

In June 2009, Myspace employed approximately 1,600 employees. In June 2011, Specific Media Group and Justin Timberlake jointly purchased the company for approximately $35 million. On February 11, 2016, it was announced that Myspace and its parent company had been purchased by Time Inc. for $87 million. Time Inc. was in turn purchased by Meredith Corporation on January 31, 2018. On November 4, 2019, Meredith spun off Myspace and its original holding company (Viant Technology Holding Inc.) and sold it to Viant Technology LLC.

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