Social Media
- Social Media1 month ago
X will now tell users when governments restrict their posts
X will now tell users when governments force limits on their posts, including downranking or country-level withholding notices.
- Social Media1 month ago
California targets hidden campaign deals by online creators
New California law will penalize influencers up to $5,000 per violation for failing to disclose paid political posts in local races.
- Social Media1 month ago
Threads rolls out AI analytics summaries in Insights
Threads rolls out AI analytics summaries in Insights, giving creators plain-language performance recaps, trend signals, and post context.
- Social Media1 month ago
California governor signs laws aimed at shielding kids online
California governor signs laws aimed at protecting kids from social media and AI chatbot harms, raising pressure on major platforms.
- Social Media1 month ago
Australia threatens hefty fines if big tech fails child safety
Australia threatens hefty fines if big tech fails child safety rules, with draft laws targeting Meta, TikTok, and Instagram.
- Social Media2 months ago
Judge blocks X rival from using Twitter name in court
A Delaware judge blocks X rival from using the Twitter name, but allows 'Tweet' for now in a trademark fight with Operation Bluebird.
- Social Media2 months ago
TikTok comments are getting more interactive with voice and polls
TikTok comments are getting more interactive with voice comments, polls, photo carousel replies, and Live Photo comments.
- Social Media2 months ago
Meta's $17.1 Billion Settlement Shifts Product Design Focus
Meta's $17.1 billion settlement for addictive design reorients its focus from content to product, influencing market perception and platform responsibility.
- Social Media2 months ago
Grindr's 'Everything App' Ambition for Gay Men: Investors Cautious
Grindr wants to be the everything app, integrating healthcare, travel, and AI for the gay community. Investors assess this pivot to diversify revenue.
- Social Media2 months ago
South Korea Media Commission Says Meta's Youth Protection Should Go Global
South Korea's media commission says Meta's youth protection standards should apply globally, aiming to create universal safeguards for kids on social media.
- Social Media2 months ago
Meta’s $18B Child Safety Deal: Age-Verification Tech Falls Short
Meta's $18B child safety deal is jeopardized by ineffective age-verification tech. This landmark settlement aims to protect minors, addressing concerns
- Social Media2 months ago
Brazil Fines TikTok $30 Million: A Global Child Safety Signal
Brazil's ANPD fined TikTok $30 million for child data violations and poor safety. This sends a strong global signal on social media accountability
- Social Media2 months ago
X Sends Cease-and-Desist to Nitter Open Source Over Scraping
X sends cease-and-desist to open source project Nitter for alleged data scraping. This move impacts external platform content and raises key questions.
- Social Media2 months ago
OnlyFans Owner Received $700M Before Death
Discover how OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky received over $700M in dividends from Fenix International before his death. This payout highlights the platform's extraordinary profitability and impact on the creator economy.
- Social Media2 months ago
India's MeitY Child Safety Push: Beyond Content Takedowns
India's MeitY consultation signals a major shift in online child safety, pushing for 'safety by design' beyond simple content takedowns. Platforms face new regulations.
- Social Media2 months ago
Irish Lawmakers Summon TikTok Over Dangerous Driving Videos
Irish lawmakers have summoned TikTok to account for content moderation after fatal crashes linked to dangerous driving videos. The parliamentary committee seeks answers on platform safety.
- Social Media2 months ago
Major Meta Trial Begins: Lawyers Spar Over Damages & Witnesses
The major Meta trial begins in California, with lawyers sparring over witnesses and damages. US states allege platform harms, seeking changes to app designs and substantial compensation in this globally significant legal battle.
- Social Media2 months ago
Reddit Tests New TikTok-Style Audio & Video Experience
Reddit begins testing a new audio and video experience on iOS and Android, turning traditional text posts into dynamic, TikTok-style content. Discover this strategic pivot shaping the future of Reddit.
- Social Media2 months ago
Tiger Global Exits TVF: Valuation Plummets to $22M Amid OTT Shift
Tiger Global exits India's TVF, the creator of 'Panchayat', with its valuation falling to $22 million. This move highlights tighter economics and a focus on profitability in India's evolving digital entertainment and OTT sector.
- Social Media2 months ago
Instagram Unveils New Wordmark After 10 Years, Logo Stays
Instagram updates its brand with a new wordmark, a significant visual identity change after 10 years. Head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, confirms the evolution.
- Social Media2 months ago
Twitch Users Outraged by Amazon's Default AI Training Opt-Out
Twitch users are furious as Amazon leverages their content for AI training via an opt-out default setting. Learn why creators are outraged, what data is collected, and how to disable the feature.
- Social Media2 months ago
Bluesky User Base Shrinks Amid Decentralized Social Media Doubts
Bluesky's mobile app faces a shrinking active user base, sparking concerns about the viability of decentralized social media. Explore what this means for nascent platforms and investor sentiment.
- Social Media2 months ago
Spotify to Label 'AI Persona' Profiles, Exclude AI Music
Spotify is implementing 'AI Persona' labels for AI-generated artist profiles, excluding their music from recommendations. Discover how this game-changing policy impacts creators, brands, and the future of music discovery on the platform.
- Social Media3 months ago
Meta Fined $567M in New Mexico for Teen Mental Health Fund
Meta ordered to pay $567 million in New Mexico for teen mental health, setting a landmark precedent for social media accountability and platform design. Explores implications for digital marketing and creator economies.
- Social Media3 months ago
Tinder Expands IRL Events as Gen Z Rethinks Dating Apps
As Gen Z reconsiders dating apps, Tinder pivots to in-person events in 26 new cities. Bloomberg reports on Match Group's strategy to combat user decline and stock drop.
- Social Media3 months ago
Snap's Strategic Pivot: Spiegel Eyes Subscriptions Beyond Ads
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel pivots the company's core business, embracing subscription-led revenue to move beyond advertising. This strategic shift marks a new era for Snap's growth.
- Social Media3 months ago
India's Mohalla Tech Pours $10.5M into AI-Powered Micro-Dramas
Mohalla Tech, parent of ShareChat & Moj, commits $10.5M by 2026 to aggressively expand AI-generated micro-dramas. This strategic pivot by the Bengaluru firm highlights a significant shift towards AI content creation.
- Social Media3 months ago
Apple Restores Telegram to App Store After Brief CSAM Removal
Apple has restored the Telegram messaging app to its App Store after a temporary removal over CSAM concerns. Explore the swift reversal and the complex dynamics of content moderation for major platforms.
- Social Media3 months ago
OpenAI Influencer Trip Sparks Backlash & Creator Criticism
OpenAI's first luxury influencer trip has triggered significant backlash, with participants and the company facing criticism for perceived ethical missteps and PR misfires. Read why the AI giant's marketing strategy sparked controversy.
