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X could be breaching US sanctions on Iran, watchdog warns

The newly verified X account for Iran's supreme leader could be putting the company on the wrong side of US sanctions, according to a watchdog group.

Engadget

X finally lets you block Grok AI from modifying your photos, but the fix falls short

Digital Trends

LinkedIn tests out AI-powered interview screening

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LinkedIn shares tips on optimizing post content for AI chatbots
Social Media Today
Meta is testing clickable links in Instagram captions for verified subscribers
Engadget
Snapchat influences telecommunications purchases
Social Media Today
Bumble is the latest dating app to add an AI assistant
Engadget
Gen Z is turning their backs on social media except for this one app – and they don’t necessarily trust it
The Independent
Tinder tries to lure people back to online dating with IRL events, virtual speed dating
TechCrunch
Tinder wants you to meet people offline. Its CEO tells us it's responding to 'changing consumer tastes.'
Business Insider
Bumble introduces an AI dating assistant, ‘Bee’
TechCrunch
WhatsApp Launches Pre-Teen Accounts With Parental Controls, Built-In Limits
PC Mag
Meta just bought a social network for bots, and it says a lot about where social media may be headed
TechRadar
Gen Z pulling back from social media, except TikTok, survey finds
USA TODAY
Meta adds new tools including freeze frame to Edits
Social Media Today
YouTube allocates $20M toward a digital literacy education program for teens
Social Media Today
Reddit publishes report on its B2B marketing opportunities
Social Media Today
Meta adds new scam protections to Facebook, WhatsApp and Messenger
Social Media Today
WhatsApp launches parent-managed accounts
Social Media Today
Meta rolls out Facebook scam warnings
Mashable
Meta will let kids under 13 use WhatsApp with parent-managed accounts
Engadget
WhatsApp for kids aged 10 and up is coming - how does it work?
dpa international
TikTok introduces full-song Apple Music streams to app
Social Media Today
Factchequeado's chatbot is now on Instagram to answer questions from the community
Factchequeado
WhatsApp launches parent-managed accounts for pre-teens amid safety concerns
Reuters
WhatsApp is launching parent-linked accounts for pre-teens
TechCrunch
TikTok now lets Apple Music subscribers play full songs without leaving the app
TechCrunch
Meta rolls out new features for scam protection
Engadget
Instagram down: Users worldwide report outages on Meta-owned social media site
The Independent
In a vote of confidence for Meta’s Threads, Kalshi adds sharing feature
TechCrunch
YouTube viewers fear “the end of the internet” after platform rolls out longer unskippable ads
Daily Dot
Facebook expands affiliate program to include brand links
Social Media Today
LinkedIn is a leading source for AI answers
Social Media Today
YouTube expands access to likeness detection tools
Social Media Today
Meta acquires AI-driven social network Moltbook
Social Media Today
Meta Is Buying Moltbook
Lifehacker
Meta is buying Moltbook, the ridiculous social network populated by AI bots
Engadget
YouTube now allows politicians, journalists to request removal of AI deepfakes
AV Club
X says it suspended 800 million accounts in 2024 over spam and manipulation
Engadget
TikTok can continue its operations in Canada after agreeing to enhanced security measures
Engadget
Gen Z is already nostalgic for TikTok—and the platform is only 6 years old
Fortune
You can (sort of) block Grok from editing your uploaded photos
Engadget
Elon Musk Recruits William Shatner To Promote A Controversial New X Feature
SlashGear
Bluesky's CEO is stepping down after nearly 5 years
Engadget
Everything We Know About WhatsApp's Paid Subscription Service
Lifehacker
X shares data on women’s usage trends
Social Media Today
More scrutiny for xAI’s Grok following racist remarks
Social Media Today
Meta outlines improved scam protection in Messenger app
Social Media Today
Periwinkle is making self-hosted social media on Bluesky’s AT Protocol even easier
TechCrunch
Snapchat adds new tools to help brands tap into India’s cricket season
Social Media Today
Discord taking forever to launch on your iPhone? It's not just you, and the bug has been fixed.
PC Gamer
Instagram, LinkedIn and Threads engagement declined in 2025
Social Media Today
X quietly adds option to block Grok from editing uploaded media
Social Media Today

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