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Source: Techcrunch In response to the European Union’s incoming regulation of political advertising, Meta said on Friday that it will stop selling and showing political ads in the EU from October. Continue reading
Source: Social Media Today X is the latest platform to add age assurance checks, after coming under pressure from Irish regulators over new requirements under Ireland’s Online Safety Code. Continue reading
Source: Social Media Today X is the latest platform to add age assurance checks, after coming under pressure from Irish regulators over new requirements under Ireland’s Online Safety Code. Continue reading
Source: Techcrunch Snapchat is launching a new way for users to let their friends and family know they’ve made it home safe after an outing, called “Home Safe,” the social network announced on Thursday. Continue reading ...
Source: Techcrunch YouTube announced that it’s giving Shorts creators access to new generative AI features, including an image-to-video AI tool and new AI effects. Continue reading
Source: Meta At Meta, we work to protect young people from both direct and indirect harm. Our efforts range from Teen Accounts, which are designed to give teens age-appropriate experiences and prevent unwanted contact, to our sophisticated technology that finds...
Source: Techcrunch Threads is introducing enhanced metrics to help users better understand how their posts are performing and where their content is getting discovered, the company announced. Continue reading
Source: Social Media Today Threads is taking another step forward in its evolution, with the appointment of a new, dedicated leader for the app, giving it more specific focus within Meta’s suite of offerings. Continue reading
Source: Socila Media Today Threads has added another element to its DM functionality, with users now able to send photos in messages. Continue reading
Source: Social Media Today Instagram has expanded access to its DM translation and scheduling tools, with more businesses now able to access these options, providing additional engagement opportunities. Continue reading
Source: Social Media Today X has announced a new partnership with app analytics provider AppsFlyer, which will enable advertisers to glean more insight into the performance of their ads. Continue reading
Source: Social Media Today Facebook has announced a new algorithm update which will focus on demoting “unoriginal” content, in order to boost material from original creators. Continue reading