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Introduction: Social media networks are a fitting topic because they play an instrumental part in how we communicate in the 21st century. The last couple of years have seen a major development in social media network applications such as Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, etc. These networks allow people and business to communicate globally, provide dynamic education, produce data research opportunities, and drive new forms of marketing. The before mentioned are just a few benefits of social media networks. Their necessity will only grow as technology pushes to satisfy our personal needs.

1.	Current Use: Social media networks are presently being used to connect people and businesses, marketing, and education. Some notable social media networks are Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat. 2.	Security Concerns: Many online network websites require private information to register and allow members to add additional self-identification information. This information can be stolen by cybercriminals through various hacking methods resulting in identity theft. 3.	Ethical and Social Implications: Social networks are a popular place to interact with friends and family, but could also be misused to attack others. Research has shown teens are especially susceptible to cyberbullying, which can easily lead to depression, self-esteem issues, and suicide. 4.	Future Use: There are numerous technology advancements happening in the social media network space. Social media giant Facebook announced plans to further development of virtual reality chat rooms. While Google+ stated its progressing AI software to form tasks such as being a personal assistant. Across the social media space, consumer demands will continue driving innovative technology.

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