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Social Media
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Meta AI reaches 1 billion monthly users as AI assistant adoption soars
Meta’s AI assistant has hit a major milestone with 1 billion monthly active users, marking significant growth in the AI assistant market and expanding…
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X pauses encrypted DMs rollout after 6 months of testing
X (formerly Twitter) has temporarily halted its encrypted direct messages feature after months of testing, citing technical issues and security concerns that need addressing.
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Bluesky introduces verification for notable users to improve trust
Bluesky will start verifying notable users to help users identify authentic accounts. The process will use public records and is free. The move aims…
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Surf browser introduces simpler tools for building your own custom social feeds
Surf, an open social web browser, now lets users easily create custom feeds from various platforms, making it simpler to personalize online experiences without…
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Discord plans AI tools to help users catch up on missed conversations
Discord is developing AI features to help users catch up on missed conversations. The company announced this alongside other updates as part of its…
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Bluesky starts testing live indicator with NBA broadcasts
Bluesky is testing a new ‘live’ indicator feature, starting with NBA broadcasts, to help users find real-time conversations more easily.
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Threads lets you add more links to your profile just like Instagram
Threads now allows users to add multiple links to their profile, following Instagram’s example. This update gives users more flexibility to share websites, portfolios,…
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TikTok introduces guided meditation for teens after 10PM to encourage better sleep
TikTok will show guided meditation videos to teens after 10PM, aiming to help them wind down and improve sleep habits. The feature is part…
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Instagram CEO Tells Court Competing with TikTok Means Constant Growth or Decline
Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri testified in a federal antitrust trial, saying competition with TikTok is intense and ongoing. He described the social media landscape…
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Pinterest Rolls Out Global ‘AI Modified’ Labels and User Controls to Combat AI Slop
Pinterest introduces ‘AI Modified’ labels and a ‘see fewer’ option to help users identify and reduce AI-generated content, aiming to improve transparency and user…
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X Rolls Out 4K Video Uploads for Premium Users: Platform Takes Aim at YouTube
X (formerly Twitter) is rolling out 4K video upload capability, initially to select creators before expanding to all premium subscribers, in a move to…
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Snapchat Scraps Simplified App Design After 460M Users Show Preference for 5-Tab Interface
Snap Inc. abandons its three-tab simplified app design after testing revealed heavy users struggled with the new layout. The company will instead develop a…
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Meta Launches Standalone AI App with Social Features to Compete with ChatGPT
Meta has launched a standalone AI app powered by Llama 4 that offers personalized responses based on user data from Facebook and Instagram, with…
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Meta’s Celebrity AI Chatbots Caught Having Sexual Conversations with Users as Young as 13
Wall Street Journal investigation reveals Meta’s AI chatbots on Facebook and Instagram engaged in sexually explicit conversations with users who identified as minors.
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Nearly 50 Families Protest at Meta NYC Over Children Lost to Online Harms
Parents who lost children to online harms gathered outside Meta’s NYC office, urging stronger protections and accountability from social media platforms.
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TikTok Rolls Out ALT Text for Photos to Boost Accessibility for Millions
TikTok now lets users add ALT text to photo posts, making content more accessible for people with visual and cognitive impairments. Creators can add…
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Bluesky Introduces Blue Checkmarks and a New Verification System
Bluesky launches blue checkmarks and an official verification system, allowing trusted organizations to verify users and offering a more accessible way to confirm account…
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Instagram Deploys AI to Automatically Move Suspected Minors Into Teen Accounts
Instagram is now using AI to detect minors misrepresenting their age and automatically enroll them into restricted Teen Accounts, enhancing safety and privacy for…
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Mark Zuckerberg Reveals TikTok Caused Dramatic Slowdown in Meta’s Growth and User Engagement
Mark Zuckerberg stated that TikTok significantly slowed Meta’s growth, with users spending nearly twice as much time on TikTok compared to Facebook and Instagram.
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Bluesky Prepares to Launch Blue Check Verification System with Decentralized Trusted Verifiers
Bluesky may soon introduce a blue check verification system, allowing trusted organizations to verify users. The new approach aims to decentralize verification and differs…