While much has been made of Meta’s switch to an X-style Community Notes system for content moderation, in replacement of third-party fact checkers, the company has been taking a cautionary approach to rolling out Community Notes, with only the U.S. switched over to a Community Notes system as yet. But Meta is planning to expand…
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Meta’s long-running defense against the FTC’s attempt to force it to sell off Instagram and WhatsApp has come to an end, with a federal judge ruling that the company did not illegally stifle competition by buying the…
Snapchat’s looking to expand its use case into public group chats, with the addition of new “Topic Chats,” which will enable users to join public discussions of popular topics, and could help to drive more engagement in the app. As explained by Snapchat: “Snapchatters create billions of Snaps every day, sharing moments with friends and…
A day after reports indicated that Meta’s long-running “2Africa” undersea cable project has been delayed once again due to concerns around regional security, Meta has reported that the majority of the project is now complete, while also tacitly acknowledging that some elements remain unfinished. Originally announced back in 2021, Meta’s 2Africa project aims to facilitate…
Hey, remember how I reported earlier in the month that WhatsApp will soon enable the use of usernames, instead of phone numbers, as the primary identifier in the app? Yeah, turns out there’s a security reason for that, with Austrian researchers finding that you can just enter every single possible phone number combination, through automated…
So do people actually care about Meta’s various AI tools and options, like generating images of yourself in fantastical scenarios, or videos that depict whatever you choose? Are people actually using these tools on a large scale, or is Meta more excited about them than the public? Well, it’s hard to say, because while Meta…
YouTube is testing out a new way for users to interact around shared content, while it’s also added enhanced controls for product timestamps in clips, among its latest round of app updates. First off, YouTube’s trying out a new option that it says will “make it easy for you to share videos you love (long-form,…
Is AI fundamentally changing human behavior in ways that might surprise you? Wondering how your marketing should change? In this article, you’ll discover how AI is transforming human behavior and learn how to prepare your content marketing for a rapidly changing reality. Why Understanding AI’s Impact on Human Behavior Matters for Marketers The rise of…
As part of its expanded effort to get more people buying products in the app, TikTok is offering retailers a raft of incentives for the holiday season, ranging from covering the costs of delivery, to significant cash incentives, based on sales growth. Indeed, TikTok is reportedly offering some TikTok Shop merchants up to $20k in…
Meta’s looking to help creators maintain control of their work, with a new “Content Protection” feature on Facebook, which will scan the platform for re-use of your original Reels, and alert you to unauthorised use. As you can see in this example, with Content Protection, creators will be alerted whenever someone shares a Reel that…
