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Meta fined $567M for failing to protect teens

A New Mexico judge said the state is facing a youth mental health crisis and cited Meta as a key contributor.

Australia’s teen social bans are having little effect

A new report showed that usage hasn’t changed significantly as teens continue to check in by getting around the restrictions.

TikTok shutters Nashville office, lays off 250 employees

The move impacts the company’s moderation staff and is set to take effect Oct. 5, according to a report from the New York Times.

Meta executive offers data center insights

Rachel Peterson, vice president of data centers, discussed the company’s approach to building and community engagement in an interview posted on the site.

Can the apps stop AI slop?

Social platforms have been overwhelmed by artificial intelligence-generated content, but companies encourage AI use even as they try to stem the tide.

TikTok partners with Disney

The licensing deal will allow creators on the app to use characters and content across brands including Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars in their own videos.

Snapchat tries to teach brands to be funny

The app released guidance on how marketers can connect with younger users through humor and offered tips on effective comedy writing.

Reddit expands test of moderation tools

The app is letting more subreddit managers use its artificial intelligence-powered Rules Hub while also restricting access for users who don’t log in.

Meta ads introduces stablecoin payment options

Following the demise of its ill-fated Libra experiment, the company is offering third-party cryptocurrency options for creators and advertisers.

Pinterest leans on AI to drive improved performance in Q2

The company added 9 million monthly active users but platform growth was down in Europe and flat in the U.S. and Canada.

Meta makes AI Developer Assistant its primary support option

The company is actively pushing forward with its plan to incorporate artificial intelligence agents into as many systems as possible.

Reddit offers marketing insights for beauty brands

Community discussions are focused on individuality, personal discovery and experimental makeup looks, according to a new report from the app.

Snapchat offers third-party AI ad integration

The app’s Model Context Protocol server will let brands connect promotional campaigns to agents including Claude, ChatGPT and Gemini.

WhatsApp updates polls, alerts and side chats

New features in the messaging app offer more conversational functionality and refine existing functions.

LinkedIn shares guidance on effective event marketing

Head of Ads Jae Oh said that brands with a wider outreach strategy and follow-up plans are more likely to see extended engagement and reach.

Snap posts modest Q2 user and revenue increases

The app added 10 million more daily actives in the quarter while CEO Evan Spiegel said it’s looking to pace its investment in Specs glasses.

Pinterest tells brands to launch holiday campaigns early

The platform said its users start their festive activities as early as September, and a longer promotional period can help marketers learn what works.

TikTok rolls out Dreamina Seedance 2.5

The newest artificial intelligence video generation model is designed to allow for advanced storytelling and longer clips.

Snapchat pitches its ad platform to SMBs

The app’s effort to promote its younger audiences may be good for smaller brands but may alienate larger clients.

LinkedIn offers the option to report AI slop

The platform is testing a new feature that allows posts and comments to be privately flagged as being generated by artificial intelligence.

Snapchat will no longer recommend AI slop

The platform is updating its Spotlight feed to promote human-made content and downgrade anything wholly created by artificial intelligence.

LinkedIn reports solid Q2 revenue growth

Microsoft doesn’t release many performance details, but LinkedIn CEO Daniel Shapero said there was also double-digit member growth.

Reddit’s user base grows to more than 130M daily actives

The company’s Q2 performance update also showed robust revenue growth despite what CEO Steve Huffman called “choppy” search referrals.

Meta shares holiday 2026 tips for small businesses

The company offered guidance on how to plan for ad spending and promotional budgeting ahead of the upcoming shopping season.

Meta touts industry-leading ad revenue growth, but AI unease rises

CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that faster revenue gains mean AI investments are paying off, but not everyone is convinced.