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  Instagram stresses the importance of captions

  The platform offered guidance on what makes text compelling and said creators should aim to tell a story or offer useful information.

  Instagram

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  X launches MCP server

  The system allows advertisers to connect their campaigns to the artificial intelligence tool of their choice and use it to guide their promotions.

  X (Twitter)

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  Meta glasses face more challenges

  Sales are strong, but customer misuse has prompted bans, restrictions and a new market of apps that will alert people when camera-equipped devices are nearby. 

  Facebook

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  YouTube expands Stations experiment

  The platform is opening up its television-style streaming feature to a new group of musicians, podcasters and media creators, but the test pool is still limited.

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  Meta expands vibe coding Pocket app to US users

  The company’s new app lets creators design simple interactive projects called gizmos using artificial intelligence prompts.

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  YouTube simplifies its AI claims process

  The platform has updated its system to alert creators about potential image misuse and provide opportunities to dispute allegations.

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  Edits gets improved project management and AI features

  The Meta-owned app updated its project folders and added a new way to convert still images to video clips.

  Facebook

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  Meta removes option to exclude ad placements

  The company will use an automated system to target display options, and brands will no longer be able to decide which apps receive promotions.

  Facebook

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  Google adds simplified A/B testing for search ads

  The new creation flow will make it easier for brands to experiment with promotional campaigns and determine how changes affect performance.

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  Meta adds AI-powered assistant for SMB owners

  A new tool allows small businesses to integrate analytics from multiple sources in order to optimize platform strategies.

  Facebook

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  LinkedIn adds AI-powered event highlights

  Marketers can use the new feature to automatically create clips from live recordings and turn them into short-form chapters.

  LinkedIn

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  Meta AI launches for Mac

  The app is designed to integrate all the features from the mobile version and allow for more workflow functionality.

  Facebook

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  Meta faces unprecedented legal battle

  The company is looking at more than $1 trillion in penalties if the coalition of 29 state attorneys general win their latest case.

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  X offers $175K for Grok-generated versions of The Odyssey

  Platform owner Elon Musk voiced a personal dislike of director Christopher Nolan’s recent film and asked creators to reinterpret the story using artificial intelligence.

  X (Twitter)

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  TikTok Live adds AI-generated intros

  The app is offering creators the opportunity to generate summaries using artificial intelligence-powered tools.

  TikTok

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  Reddit tests AI-powered conversations

  The app is rolling out a limited trial of artificial intelligence simulations to animate and voice posts.

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  YouTube rolls out improvements for connected TV

  The company added multiple new features, including the ability to turn creator playlists into shows so viewers can stream videos episodically.

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  YouTube is changing how it counts views

  The platform said that all formats will soon align with Shorts methodology and measure views the moment a video starts playing.

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  TikTok owner ByteDance signs Motion Picture Association deal

  The agreement protects the film and television industry against intellectual property infringement stemming from artificial intelligence-generated content.

  TikTok

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  X Chat updates composer

  Features include a simplified interface, new voice message gestures and improvements to message drafts.

  X (Twitter)

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  Meta’s true AI costs exceed previous accounts

  The company’s future obligations could amount to nearly $700 billion in unreported expenditures, according to the Wall Street Journal.

  Facebook

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  X adds video overlays

  The feature allows iOS users to add text and emojis over clips, bringing the platform’s editing capabilities more in line with other social media apps.

  X (Twitter)

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  LinkedIn playbook offers tips on effective ad campaigns

  The platform’s four-step guide outlines best practices for audience targeting, formatting and measurement.

  LinkedIn

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  Google lowers search profile requirements

  Brands and creators will now qualify for a dedicated presence with fewer subscribers or followers, opening the feature up to more users.

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  Teen social media bans face barriers to success

  Despite widespread proposals, restrictions on app usage have not yet delivered the intended results.

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