Social media refers to various internet-based platforms and applications that allow people to create, share or exchange information, ideas, personal messages, and other content. These platforms include social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr, among others. They enable users to connect with each other, build communities, share experiences, and stay updated on news and events. Social media has revolutionized the way people communicate, interact, do business, gather information or entertain themselves.