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Major platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok are ramping up content authentication efforts to distinguish AI-generated material from human-created work, as the proliferation of synthetic media raises concerns about misinformation and trust in digital media.
Meta has launched Business Agent, an AI-powered tool that automates conversational commerce within its messaging platforms like Instagram and Messenger. The solution enables brands to handle transactions and support tickets without human intervention, marking a significant advancement in social commerce.
Meta is expanding its '13+' content settings for teenagers globally across Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger, following a successful pilot program in select countries.
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.
