Social media platforms including Threads, Instagram, and TikTok are introducing AI-powered tools that let users personalize their recommendation algorithms, moving away from one-size-fits-all feeds. T…
Attackers compromised 20,000 Instagram accounts by exploiting Meta's AI systems through polite requests, highlighting a growing security vulnerability in AI agents that can be manipulated into grantin…
Meta launched AI Mode in Facebook search, drawing on public posts from Facebook Groups and Instagram Reels to answer complex queries. In testing, the feature provided mixed results, including hallucin…
SocialBoy, a new MCP connector from Shape, allows users to plug any data source into Claude and automatically generate on-brand, on-voice social media posts with AI visuals across X, LinkedIn, Instagr…
McKinsey's June 2026 analysis finds that 75% of advertisers expect AI to increase total media spend, with one-third forecasting at least a 10% ROAS increase. Over 50% say AI has reshaped discovery and…
A survey on social justice issues in a state senate district found that concerns about data center construction tied with concerns about aging gracefully, reflecting broader societal anxieties about A…
Tiny Gods launched Cards, a free text-to-social media cards platform that converts quotes, threads, and essays into polished images and carousels for Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and Stories. The tool offe…
Lee Andrews returned to Instagram after release from a Dubai prison, using AI-generated hair in his first video. He insists he was arrested on espionage suspicion, not fraud, despite fraud allegations…
Meta launched AI Mode on Facebook in June 2026, replacing traditional search with conversational answers synthesized from public posts, Groups, and Reels using its Llama 3 model. The feature lacks a s…
TikTok's UK ad business, growing 40% year on year, faces a setback after Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed plans to ban under-16s from the platform. The proposed legislation targets multiple socia…
Facebook launched AI Mode, a new search feature powered by Meta AI that generates conversational answers by synthesizing publicly posted content from across Meta apps including Facebook Groups, Reels,…
Meta launched AI Mode on Facebook on June 15, a search feature that generates AI responses from public posts across Meta's platforms, including Instagram and Threads. The feature, powered by Meta's Mu…
Meta launched AI Mode on Facebook, which generates search results based on public posts across its platforms using the Muse Spark AI model. The feature appears alongside existing search modes and allo…
Meta's Applied AI unit, formed in March to support AI research, has become a source of intense employee dissatisfaction, with workers describing the work as 'soul-crushing' and 'mechanical.' During a …
Meta announced new AI features on Facebook, including 'AI Mode' that synthesizes answers from public posts across its platforms, and AI-powered photo presets for editing. The updates aim to boost enga…
The United Kingdom announced a ban on social media for under-16s, more restrictive than Australia's, including restrictions on live-streaming and AI chatbots. The ban, supported by 90% of parents in a…
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a ban on social media use for children under 16, targeting platforms like Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and X, with exceptions for messaging …
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is preparing to ban social media for under-16s and impose nighttime curfews for older teens, targeting platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, and YouTube. The propo…
Attackers compromised over 20,000 Instagram accounts by politely asking Meta's AI to reset passwords, exploiting a lack of proper security checks. This incident highlights a growing vulnerability as A…
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced sweeping reforms to protect children online, including a ban on under-16s accessing high-risk social media apps and restrictions on under-18s using romantic or…