Social media companies operate in a subset of the tech sector and focus oninteractive platforms that connect users around the world as well as foster theexchange of ideas, news and trends. With the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), the metaverse and other technologies, many of these firms have become even more tech-forward in recent years. Enterprises like Snap, Pinterest and Meta Platforms -- which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp -- are among the most well-known publicly traded s...