Technology
Meta introduces new AI safeguards to protect teens from harmful conversations
Meta is strengthening AI safeguards to prevent teens from discussing self-harm and other sensitive topics with chatbots on Instagram and Facebook.
Business
Instagram introduces retention metrics to help creators improve Reels performance
Instagram introduces retention and skip rate metrics for Reels, enabling creators to track viewer engagement and enhance content performance.
Technology
Meta introduces an AI dubbing tool for Instagram and Facebook videos
Meta rolls out an AI dubbing tool for Instagram and Facebook reels, starting with English-Spanish translations for eligible creators.
Business
Southeast Asia drives US$42B surge in social commerce adoption
Southeast Asia is leading a US$42B social commerce boom as TikTok, Meta, and YouTube turn content into seamless shopping.
Technology
TikTok trials new ‘bulletin boards’ to rival Instagram’s broadcast channels
TikTok is testing bulletin boards, a new feature similar to Instagram's broadcast channels, for direct creator-to-fan updates.
Business
Instagram users voice frustration over sudden account bans, suspect AI is behind the issue
Instagram users report sudden bans and no replies to appeals, and they suspect AI is wrongly flagging accounts as Meta stays silent.
Business
Instagram now lets you post 3:4 photos without cropping
Instagram now supports 3:4 photo uploads, letting your pictures appear full-size without cropping for a better photo-sharing experience.
Technology
Meta’s Oversight Board asks for clarity on new hate speech rules
Meta’s Oversight Board is urging more transparency on hate speech policy changes and urging the company to protect vulnerable users.
Technology
Meta steps up AI age checks on Instagram to protect teens
Meta adds AI tools to find underage Instagram users and apply teen safety settings, even if their accounts list an adult age.
