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Twenty Snap alumni have launched Ghost Angels, an angel fund focused on investing in the next generation of social media and consumer AI startups. The fund aims to back platforms that are redefining social interaction through AI and immersive experiences.
AI-generated influencers are being used to sell low-quality merchandise on TikTok, exploiting audience biases and undermining digital authenticity.
Major tech companies including Meta, Snap, and TikTok have paid over $27 million to a Kentucky school district to avoid trial, highlighting growing scrutiny over social media's impact on youth mental health.
Meta is launching paid add-ons for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, alongside a new AI service, as it seeks to monetize its AI investments and compete in the evolving tech landscape.
Spotify has introduced Podcast Clips, a new feature that lets listeners trim and share specific moments from any podcast episode. The tool enhances user engagement and supports podcast creators in promoting their content.
Meta has launched a new standalone app called Forum, designed to compete with Reddit and built on Facebook Groups. It features an AI-powered 'Ask' tab and an admin assistant.
Meta has settled a landmark lawsuit in Kentucky involving the impact of social media on youth mental health, marking the first school-district trial of its kind in the U.S. The case could set a precedent for thousands of similar lawsuits.
Video clipping startup Clouted raises $7 million seed round to help creators make viral short videos. The company's AI-powered platform identifies the most engaging moments in longer content to create compelling clips.
LinkedIn is cracking down on AI-generated, generic content that has flooded its feed. The platform is implementing new measures to improve content quality and user experience.
A new law requiring social networks to quickly remove sexual deepfakes and other nonconsensual imagery is now fully in force. Experts warn the policy could do little to help victims - and at worst could facilitate censorship online.
Generation Z is redefining truth in the digital age, where facts and feelings blend seamlessly. Their approach to information consumption is fundamentally shifting how society understands and evaluates truth.
This article explains how social media platforms can become addictive and how this issue is being addressed legally. It breaks down the concept of algorithmic design and its impact on user behavior.
