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  Elon Musk says he will open-source X codebase

  The platform’s owner has previously promised to share algorithm and code data, but earlier offers of transparency fell short.

  X (Twitter)

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  UK officials propose overnight social media blackout for teens

  A planned default setting in the apps is designed to prevent teenagers from accessing them or scrolling after midnight, per Reuters.

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  YouTube highlights brand partnerships with sports creators

  The platform’s latest report examined the rising influence of athletic influencers and offered guidance on how to connect with them.

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  China bans romantic relationships with AI companions

  New laws forbid users to engage in intimate emotional interactions with artificial intelligence chatbots and ban their use, per the Wall Street Journal.

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  Instagram Reels adds more AI translations

  The platform’s interface allows creators to process captions and audio that makes it look and sound like the original poster is speaking.

  Instagram

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  Snapchat shares data with Dick’s Sporting Goods

  A new partnership in collaboration with LiveRamp will let advertisers see how on-platform ads drive in-store sales.

  Snapchat

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  Threads adds flair tags for community posts

  The themed icons show up under usernames and reflect specific subtopic interests within larger discussion groups.

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  TikTok sellers in the UK get improved insights

  A much-requested update provides enhanced metrics regarding product rankings, traffic sources and conversion efficiency.

  TikTok

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  Google Images introduces Pinterest-style UI

  The new gallery format also includes a collections option that allows users to save visuals into dedicated folder tabs.

  Pinterest

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  EU takes next steps to limit teen social media use

  “Almost 60% of young children have experienced emotional or psychosocial problems online,” Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.

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  Meta expands its Louisiana data center project

  The updated development includes an investment of more than $50 billion in the region and assurances of support for local schools and businesses.

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  TikTok and Madonna set in-app livestream record

  A recent Q&A with the pop star celebrated the release of her upcoming “Confessions II” album and drew more than 2.1 million concurrent viewers.

  TikTok

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  Google expands ad frequency controls

  Advertisers can now apply exposure optimization options to video campaign groups across multiple promotions.

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  Meta removes Instagram’s AI remix option

  Only two days after launch, the company disabled a feature that allowed users to integrate other people’s content into artificial intelligence-generated images. 

  Instagram

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  EU Commission preliminarily finds Meta apps addictive

  The design of Instagram and Facebook violates the Digital Services Act, according to the commission, which cited features such as infinite scroll and autoplay.

  Facebook

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  TikTok launches AI literacy measures

  The app created a guide for spotting artificial intelligence usage and is about to introduce a learning hub designed to teach practical detection skills.

  TikTok

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  Meta CTO confirms facial recognition in AI glasses

  Andrew Bosworth told journalist Nicholas Thompson that the company is exploring multiple use cases for Face ID, including as a tool for the visually impaired.

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  Meta adds new metrics to track business chatbot performance

  Brands can now better assess how well their custom artificial intelligence Business Agents are navigating customer queries and handling responses.

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  Google adds AI creation disclosure for ads

  When brands use generative artificial intelligence tools in their promotions, Google’s SynthID will automatically detect and label the content.

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  Meta addresses LED tampering on its AI glasses

  The company said that its second generation devices will not be able to record if the indicator lights are disabled or otherwise tampered with.

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  Meta’s new AI option allows remixes of public IG posts

  The company’s updated image generation model lets users tag profiles and import visuals into its artificial intelligence visual creation tools.

  Facebook

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  Google adds AI-powered Video Remix option

  The option, available in Google Photo, allows users to generate stylized, realistic elements using the company’s Gemini Omni artificial intelligence tool.

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  X will DM users about Community Notes updates

  Elon Musk announced the news in a recent post, but it appears to replicate an existing procedure on the platform.

  X (Twitter)

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  Meta improves AI image generation tools for advertisers

  The company said its new Muse Image model, developed by its Superintelligence Labs, “understands complex creative briefs the way a designer would.”

  Facebook

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  Meta faces potential $1.4 trillion in penalties

  In a child safety case, four U.S. states are seeking combined damages that the company estimates would be close to its market cap, per Reuters.

  Facebook

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