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In a move that underscores the intensifying battle for user attention in social media, X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, is rolling out significant alterations to how it p...

Meta Rolls Out Instagram Parental Controls for Teen AI Chats in 2026

In a move that underscores growing concerns over artificial intelligence's role in young users' online experiences, Meta Platforms Inc. has announced new parental controls for Inst...

X Plans Profile Transparency to Combat Bots, Raising Privacy Concerns

In a move that underscores the evolving priorities of social media platforms, X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, is set to introduce new transparency features on user pr...

Nick Clegg Warns of AI Bubble with Crazy Valuations and Dot-Com Parallels

In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, warnings about market exuberance are starting to echo from unexpected corners. Nick Clegg, the former Meta executive and B...

Twitch Shifts to Targeted Bans for Safer Streaming and Creator Rehab

In a significant shift for the live-streaming giant, Twitch has announced a move away from its longstanding practice of issuing blanket bans for rule violations, opting instead for...

Teens Use AI for Fake Homeless Pranks, Sparking Parental Panic and Calls for Regulation

In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, a new viral prank is raising alarms among law enforcement and technology experts, highlighting the unintended consequences...

Meta’s AI Scans Camera Rolls for Photo Suggestions, Sparks Privacy Worries

In the ever-evolving world of social media, Meta Platforms Inc. is pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence to enhance user engagement on Facebook. The company has introdu...

Emerging Social Media Apps Combat Doomscrolling with Joyful Features

In an era where endless scrolling has become synonymous with digital fatigue, a fresh cohort of social media platforms is emerging to challenge the status quo. These apps prioritiz...

TikTok US Sale to Oracle Sparks Fears Over Algorithm Changes

As TikTok's U.S. operations undergo a seismic shift following their sale to American investors, a wave of uncertainty is rippling through the platform's ecosystem. Insiders, includ...

X Tests ‘About This Account’ Feature to Fight Bots and Misinformation

In a move aimed at bolstering transparency on one of the world's most influential social platforms, Elon Musk's X, formerly known as Twitter, has begun testing new features that di...

Koo Co-Founder Launches PicSee: AI Photo-Sharing App with Privacy Focus

In the fast-evolving world of social media startups, a familiar name from India's tech scene is making waves again. Mayank Bidawatka, co-founder of the now-defunct Indian microblog...

Meta’s Threads Rolls Out 50-User Group Chats and EU DM Expansion

Meta Platforms Inc. is pushing its Threads app deeper into the social messaging arena with a significant update that introduces group chats and extends direct messaging capabilitie...

X Tests Profile Metrics to Fight Bots and Misinformation

In a move that underscores the ongoing battle against bots and fake accounts on social media, X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, has launched a limited experiment aimed at...

Instagram Launches PG-13 Restrictions for Teen Accounts to Enhance Safety

In a move that underscores Meta Platforms Inc.'s ongoing efforts to address mounting scrutiny over youth safety on social media, Instagram has introduced sweeping restrictions for...

Meta Revives Facebook Job Listings for US Entry-Level Roles Amid TikTok Rivalry

Facebook's parent company, Meta Platforms Inc., has quietly revived a feature that could reshape how millions of Americans hunt for entry-level jobs, signaling a strategic pivot ba...

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