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X introduces new tools for Creator Subscriptions, including exclusive threads and shareable cards, giving creators more ways to engage subscribers and grow paid communities.
X says creators who publish AI-generated posts about armed conflict without proper labelling may lose access to the platform’s revenue-sharing program.
Elliott Management has taken a $1 billion stake in Pinterest, betting that AI-driven product improvements and advertising tools can accelerate user engagement and revenue growth.
X has begun testing a standalone X Chat messaging app on iOS, signaling a move to expand private messaging features and compete with major chat platforms.
Lawyers argue Instagram tracked increasing usage among teenagers while continuing to design features that attracted young users to the platform.
X rolls out new Paid Partnership labels that allow creators to clearly disclose brand collaborations without relying on hashtags like #ad or #sponsored.
A court filing reveals Instagram’s head faced questions over delays in launching teen safety features, including a nudity filter designed to protect young users on the platform.
Threads now lets users share posts directly to their Instagram Story without exiting the app, making cross-platform sharing faster and more seamless.
Meta is shutting down Messenger’s standalone website and redirecting users to Facebook and the Messenger app as it streamlines its messaging services.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg faces tough questioning in court over claims that Instagram and Facebook harmed teen mental health and failed to protect young users.
Mastodon is rolling out new creator-focused tools as the decentralised social network looks to attract influencers, writers, and independent publishers seeking alternatives to X.
Internal Meta research suggests parental supervision tools have limited impact on reducing teens’ compulsive social media use, raising fresh concerns about platform safety measures.
