Topic: meta platforms
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Threads Launches Communities to Rival X
Meta is introducing Communities on Threads to create dedicated spaces for users to connect over shared interests, positioning the app as a strong alternative to other social networks with over 400 million monthly active users. Unlike X's user-created communities, Meta itself is creating and manag...
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Ex-Meta Staffers Fight Back Against Scam Ads on Social Media
Former Meta executive Rob Leathern is concerned about the rise of AI-generated scam ads and believes platforms are not investing enough in resources to combat them effectively. Leathern and former Meta VP Rob Goldman founded CollectiveMetrics.org, a nonprofit using data to increase transparency i...
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Take Control of Your Instagram Reels Algorithm
Instagram is launching a new AI-powered tool that lets users view and adjust the topics influencing their Reels recommendations for a more personalized feed. The feature, starting in the U.S., allows users to manage interests via an icon in Reels and is part of a plan to expand similar controls t...
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Instagram Surpasses 3 Billion Monthly Active Users
Instagram has officially surpassed three billion monthly active users, a milestone announced by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, bringing it closer in scale to Facebook and WhatsApp. The platform's growth is largely driven by private messaging and the Reels short-form video feature, which are central to...
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European Users Can Now Reduce Personal Ads on Facebook & Instagram
Meta will introduce a new option for EU users in 2026 to reduce personalized ads on Facebook and Instagram, offering a middle ground between full personalization and limited data sharing. This change directly responds to regulatory pressure and a €200 million fine under the Digital Markets Act (D...
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Instagram's Content Push vs. My Photo Posts
Instagram has evolved from a simple photo-sharing platform into a complex ecosystem with features like Stories, Reels, and AI tools that distract from the core experience. The platform now prioritizes content creation and engagement, encouraging users to optimize posts with numerous features, whi...
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Control Your Threads: Approve and Filter Replies
Meta's Threads has introduced reply approvals, allowing users to screen and authorize replies before they appear publicly, enabling open participation while maintaining conversation control. The platform has enhanced its Activity feed with new filters to isolate replies from followed users or men...
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Instagram Tests Reels-First Interface in India and South Korea
Instagram is testing a major redesign in India and South Korea, placing Reels at the forefront to prioritize video content, following a similar approach as the iPad app. The updated layout relocates the direct message icon to the center for easier access and introduces a new "Following" tab with ...
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Facebook's $38.36 Payout: The Price of Your Data in the Cambridge Analytica Scandal
Settlement funds are being distributed to users from the Facebook privacy lawsuit, concluding one of the largest data breach cases. The lawsuit addressed allegations that Facebook improperly shared user data with third parties like Cambridge Analytica without consent. Most eligible users are rece...
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Instagram Tests Feature to Control Your Feed
Instagram is testing a feature that lets users add or remove topics to customize their Reels and Explore content for a more personalized feed. The update, announced by Adam Mosseri, aims to give users greater control over their experience and may extend to Threads in the future. This initiative i...
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Meta AI's 'Vibes' Feed Turns Creator Videos Into AI Art
Meta AI has launched a new feature called Vibes, a dedicated feed for short-form, AI-generated videos that encourages creative experimentation and sharing across its apps like Instagram and Facebook. The Vibes feed replaces the previous Discover feature, focusing exclusively on video creation wit...
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Instagram May Open Directly to Reels
Instagram is testing a new default home screen in India that prioritizes the Reels tab, emphasizing short-form video content as a key growth driver. The redesigned home feed includes familiar elements like Stories but transitions to a full-screen Reels experience when scrolling, while still integ...
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