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Bluesky Active Users Decline as Company Expands Beyond Its Social App
Bluesky’s mobile active users are declining, according to Similarweb, as the company expands its focus to AT Protocol apps, AI tools and communities.
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BriefMeta, TikTok, Snapchat and Google Still Face Thousands of Social Media Addiction Lawsuits
Meta, TikTok, Snapchat and Google still face thousands of lawsuits alleging their platforms were intentionally designed with addictive features harmful to minors.
AppsYouTube Doubles Watch Hour Requirement for New Creators to Earn Money
YouTube is raising monetisation requirements for new creators to 8,000 qualified watch hours or 20 million qualified Shorts views, with the changes taking effect on February 1.
Media & EntertainmentX Replaces Revenue Sharing Program With Original Content Rewards
X is replacing its creator Revenue Sharing program with Original Content Rewards, putting greater emphasis on original posts, reporting, commentary, photos, videos and other creator-made…
AINew Mexico Court Orders Meta to Pay Additional $567 Million in Child Safety Case
A New Mexico court has ordered Meta to pay an additional $567 million over alleged social media harms to children, bringing the total penalties in the case to $942 million.
BriefTikTok Lays Off 250 Employees and Shutters Nashville Office
TikTok is laying off 250 employees and closing its Nashville office as the company restructures operations and continues expanding AI-powered content moderation.
BriefNikita Bier Steps Down as Head of Product at X
Nikita Bier has stepped down as X’s head of product after just over a year, saying he will remain an adviser to the company.
SocialReddit Expands AI Moderation Tools to Reduce Reliance on Karma
Reddit is expanding AI-powered moderation tools to reduce reliance on karma and account-age restrictions while making communities more welcoming to new users.
SocialTinder Expands In-Person Events as Gen Z Shifts Away From Dating Apps
Tinder is expanding its in-person Events feature to more cities as Gen Z increasingly seeks real-world social experiences over traditional dating apps.
Media & EntertainmentDisney+ Partners With TikTok to Bring Fan Videos Into Its Streaming App
Disney+ is partnering with TikTok to feature fan-created videos in its Verts short-form feed while expanding creator opportunities.
AppsOuternet Wants to Turn Your Saved Social Media Posts Into Real-World Adventures
Outernet helps users transform saved social media posts into real-world adventures using AI to organise events, places, and activities in one app.
BriefWhatsApp Restores Accounts After Issue Put Users Under Review
WhatsApp says it has restored affected accounts after an issue mistakenly placed some users under review and temporarily blocked access.