X will use Community Notes to find which posts are well-liked

This method helps reduce bias and keeps the process from being influenced by only one side of a debate.

Instagram updates privacy settings to protect kids from adults

Meta says most accounts featuring children are used in innocent ways, such as by parents sharing family life or managers promoting...

Astronomer CEO resigns after kiss cam moment at Coldplay concert

The company issued a public statement confirming Byron’s resignation.

Meta tests Facebook login for Threads to loosen Instagram ties

Meta is offering another path that could attract users with different interests and online habits.

Jack Dorsey invests $10M to build open-source, ad-free social media

Dorsey and the team believe that today’s social platforms have become too corporate and dependent on advertisers.

UK Reddit users must now upload their faces to see NSFW content

Reddit users in the UK must now verify their age with Persona to access mature content.

After YouTube, Meta cracks down on fake content

Meta also took action against 500,000 other accounts for spammy behavior, like fake likes or comments.

YouTube tightens monetization for AI-generated content

The company hasn’t released the exact wording of the new policy yet, but it posted a help article explaining the general...

Jack Dorsey’s new private Bitchat app is not tested for security

Experts are already raising serious concerns about its safety.

Jack Dorsey is working on a Bluetooth messaging app, Bitchat

Dorsey says Bitchat can work up to 300 meters by bouncing messages through other users nearby.

TikTok is building a new version of its app for US users

The old version of TikTok will be removed when the new one launches and will stop working completely by March 2026.

Threads’ new DM feature faces backlash from users

They worried DMs could lead to more online harassment, unwanted messages, or spam.

AI-generated racist videos are spreading widely on TikTok

These AI-generated videos contain hateful stereotypes, especially targeting Black people, and are spreading fast on social media.

Meta’s Threads launches official direct messaging

You can now chat directly with others in Threads without switching back to Instagram.

X (Twitter) introduces AI-generated Community Notes

AI-written notes will be clearly labeled so users know they were created by bots.

Research finds TikTok users create their own political echo chambers

TikTok is reshaping the political landscape, forging echo chambers where right-leaning users find themselves more isolated from diverse perspectives and mainstream...

Donald Trump says he has found a very wealthy buyer for TikTok

Trump didn't reveal anything about the buyer, promising to share more details within two weeks.

Meta brings AI summaries to WhatsApp

Go to Settings > Chats > Private Processing, to control which AI tools you want to use.

Meta faces backlash over mass Facebook account bans

A few admins with Meta’s Verified subscription have had some success getting their groups reinstated.

Snapchat launches $8.99 Lens+ subscription

In the future, some Lens creators will be able to earn money from their exclusive Lenses.