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Mark Zuckerberg says generative AI is coming to ‘every single one of our products’
Meta’s generative AI plans are starting to come into focus, the company is working on a slew of generative Ai features for its apps.
Meta vows to take action after report found Instagram’s algorithm promoted pedophilia content
Meta has set up an internal task force after reporters discovered a vast network of accounts dedicated to disseminating underage-sex content.
Instagram may roll out its own AI chatbot in the near future
A reverse engineer has found evidence of an AI chatbot that Instagram seems to be working on. The chatbot may be able to answer questions, give advice and help you write messages.
Instagram explains its recommendations and 'shadowbanning'
Instagram is, once again, trying to explain how its recommendations work in an attempt to dispel “misconceptions” about how the app’s algorithm works and whether or not the company engages in “shadowbanning."
WhatsApp may soon introduce usernames
The update could change the way users find each other on the app.
Meta’s rumored Twitter competitor could launch as early as next month
Folks are spending less time on Twitter since Elon Musk bought the social media site last year, but there’s still plenty of demand for similar platforms like Mastodon and Bluesky. To that point, Meta has long been rumored to be building its own platform to rival Twitter. Reports indicate that it’s being built as an offshoot of Instagram.
Instagram users can finally comment on posts with GIFs
At long last, you can respond to posts on Instagram with GIFs.
Meta’s paid verification system comes to the UK
Meta just increased availability of its paid verification system, bringing the program to the UK. To the uninitiated, buying into Meta’s new program gives you a blue verification badge on Facebook and Instagram to indicate you are who you say you are. It’s just like modern Twitter blue checks. Testing begins today.
Meta is 'accelerating' plans to bring more ads to Reels on Facebook and Instagram
Meta is bringing more ads to Reels on Facebook and Instagram, and changing up how creators can earn money from their content.
The FTC wants to ban Meta from profiting from kids' data
The FTC has proposed a blanket ban on monetizing data that Meta collects from users aged under 18. Including users of Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram or Quest virtual reality headsets.
Instagram lets you add five links to your profile so you can stop using Linktree
After years of resistance, Instagram is finally allowing users to add more than one link to their profile page.
Suspect charged with Pentagon leaks was outed by his Steam profile
The US has charged the alleged leaker of Ukraine war documents with sharing military secrets, and he was identified with help from his Steam profile.
Instagram redesigns the Reels editor to make it easier to use
Instagram is rolling out several Reels updates, including a redesigned editing tool.
Instagram is putting ads in search results
The Meta-owned app has started testing a couple of new ad placements meant to give businesses more ways to get discovered.
Meta's paid verification program goes live in the US
Meta Verified will be available in the US starting today. For $12 per month, you can get a blue verification badge on Facebook and Instagram, 'proactive impersonation protection,' direct access to customer support and other perks.
Meta is killing NFT support on Facebook and Instagram
Meta is “winding down” its support for NFTs on Facebook and Instagram less than a year after its push to adopt “digital collectibles” across its platform.
Meta is building a decentralized Twitter competitor
Meta might offer a Twitter alternative like Mastodon in the future, according MoneyControl and Platformer.
Facebook and Instagram will help prevent the spread of teens' intimate photos
Meta is clamping down on sextortion by letting people flag intimate photos.
Instagram co-founders' news app Artifact is now open to everyone
Artifact, the AI-powered news curation app from Instagram's co-founders, is now available to everyone. It has new features, including a way to see articles that are popular among your contacts.
Meta Verified is a paid verification service for Facebook and Instagram
Facebook parent company Meta is preparing to launch a Twitter Blue-like subscription called Meta Verified.