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"Social Media CEOs To Appear Before Trial Over Teen Social Risks"

Source: @socialmediatoday.bsky.social

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Social Media CEOs To Appear Before Trial Over Teen Social Risks

The CEOs of Facebook, Instagram and Snap will have to take part in a new trial.

www.socialmediatoday.com

November 5, 2025 at 8:20 PM

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@mariocuellar.bsky.social

"Instagram Adds New App Icons for Teen Users"

Source: @socialmediatoday.bsky.social

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www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagr...

Instagram Adds New App Icons for Teen Users

New ways for teens to express themselves through generic icons.

www.socialmediatoday.com

November 5, 2025 at 8:18 PM

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"Meta Adds Warnings To Protect Older Users From Common Scams"

Source: @socialmediatoday.bsky.social

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Meta Adds Warnings To Protect Older Users From Common Scams

Older users are losing billions to scams each year.

www.socialmediatoday.com

November 5, 2025 at 8:18 PM

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@mariocuellar.bsky.social

"Snapchat Expands Access to Its Open Prompt AI Lens"

Source: @socialmediatoday.bsky.social

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Snapchat Expands Access to Its Open Prompt AI Lens

Snapchat is looking to keep up with the latest generative AI trends.

www.socialmediatoday.com

November 5, 2025 at 8:17 PM

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"YouTube Adds AI-Powered Q&A Stickers, Shorts Viewing Time Limits"

Source: @socialmediatoday.bsky.social

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YouTube Adds AI-Powered Q&A Stickers, Shorts Viewing Time Limits

The latest feature drop from YouTube also includes a couple of Halloween-themed elements.

www.socialmediatoday.com

November 5, 2025 at 8:15 PM

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@mariocuellar.bsky.social

"YouTube Shares More Info on Reinstating Previously Banned Channels"

Source: @socialmediatoday.bsky.social

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YouTube Shares More Info on Reinstating Previously Banned Channels

The main aim of the initiative is to counter incorrectly applied bans during COVID.

www.socialmediatoday.com

November 5, 2025 at 8:14 PM

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@mariocuellar.bsky.social

"Youtube Paid Out $8B to the Music Industry Over the Past Year"

Source: @socialmediatoday.bsky.social

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YouTube Paid Out $8B to the Music Industry Over the Past Year

YouTube continues to provide a valuable pathway for creative talent.

www.socialmediatoday.com

November 5, 2025 at 8:13 PM

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"Instagram Adds Option To Draw on DM Chats"

Source: @socialmediatoday.bsky.social

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www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagr...

Instagram Adds Option To Draw on DM Chats

Another option to help spice up your IG chats.

www.socialmediatoday.com

November 5, 2025 at 8:11 PM

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@mariocuellar.bsky.social

"Instagram Introduces Assistive AI for Visual Creation"

Source: @socialmediatoday.bsky.social

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www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagr...

Instagram Introduces Assistive AI for Visual Creation

The updated option will use AI to enhance your visuals.

www.socialmediatoday.com

November 5, 2025 at 8:09 PM

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@mariocuellar.bsky.social

"Instagram Adds Watch History for Reels"

Source: @socialmediatoday.bsky.social

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www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagr...

Instagram Adds Watch History for Reels

The feature will make it easier to find videos that weren’t saved.

www.socialmediatoday.com

November 5, 2025 at 8:07 PM

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@mariocuellar.bsky.social

"X Adds Another Anime-Inspired AI Chatbot"

Source: @socialmediatoday.bsky.social

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www.socialmediatoday.com/news/x-forme...

X Adds Another Anime-Inspired AI Chatbot

So now, X users have another AI bot to develop feelings for.

www.socialmediatoday.com

November 5, 2025 at 8:06 PM

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"YouTube Updates Restrictions on Gaming and Gambling Content"

Source: @socialmediatoday.bsky.social

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YouTube Updates Restrictions on Gaming and Gambling Content

If it looks like a real human is being mutilated, even in video game form, it is probably going to get restricted

www.socialmediatoday.com

November 5, 2025 at 8:04 PM

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@mariocuellar.bsky.social

"Threads Reaches 150M Daily Active Users"

Source: @socialmediatoday.bsky.social

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Threads Reaches 150M Daily Active Users

Another growth milestone for Meta's Twitter replacement.

www.socialmediatoday.com

November 5, 2025 at 8:02 PM

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@mariocuellar.bsky.social

"Instagram Adds Competitor Insights for Professional Accounts"

Source: @socialmediatoday.bsky.social

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Instagram Adds Competitor Insights for Professional Accounts

More data from IG, but is it actually helpful?

www.socialmediatoday.com

November 5, 2025 at 8:01 PM

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@mariocuellar.bsky.social

"WhatsApp Launches Official Apple Watch App"

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WhatsApp Launches Official Apple Watch App

Now you can keep up with your WhatsApp chats while on the go.

www.socialmediatoday.com

November 5, 2025 at 7:59 PM

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@mariocuellar.bsky.social

“Indonesia reinstates TikTok’s license after app shares data amid protest fallout”

Source: @cnbc.com

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www.cnbc.com/2025/10/06/i...

Indonesia reinstates TikTok's license after app shares data amid protest fallout

Indonesia has lifted its suspension of TikTok's local operating license after the company shared data requested by the government.

www.cnbc.com

October 9, 2025 at 5:28 AM

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“Social media content restricted in Afghanistan, Taliban sources confirm”

Source: @BBCNEWS

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Social media content restricted in Afghanistan, Taliban sources confirm

It comes just over a week after a two-day total internet shutdown across the country ended.

bbc.com

October 9, 2025 at 5:22 AM

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@mariocuellar.bsky.social

“Meta Is Shutting off Political Ads in the EU This Week”

Source: @socialmediatoday.bsky.social

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Meta Is Shutting off Political Ads in the EU This Week

Meta says that it cannot comply with incoming regulations on political ads in the region.

www.socialmediatoday.com

October 9, 2025 at 5:18 AM

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@mariocuellar.bsky.social

“Meta Allows US Allies To Access Llama AI Models for Military Training”

Source: @socialmediatoday.bsky.social

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Meta Allows US Allies To Access Llama AI Models for Military Training

So now, the company that powers Facebook will also power the military.

www.socialmediatoday.com

September 26, 2025 at 4:58 AM

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@mariocuellar.bsky.social

“Snapchat Expands Bitmoji Stickers Beyond the App”

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Snapchat Expands Bitmoji Stickers Beyond the App

Some new ways to use your Bitmoji character.

www.socialmediatoday.com

September 26, 2025 at 4:56 AM

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“Instagram’s ‘deliberate design choices’ make it unsafe for teens despite Meta promises, report says”

Source: @apnews.com

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Instagram's 'deliberate design choices' make it unsafe for teens despite Meta promises, report says

Despite years of congressional hearings, academic research, whistleblowers and testimony from parents and teenagers about the harms of Instagram, Meta’s wildly popular app has failed to protect childr...

apnews.com

September 26, 2025 at 4:54 AM

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@mariocuellar.bsky.social

I just be chilling on the weekend
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September 22, 2025 at 3:51 AM

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September 18, 2025 at 5:42 PM