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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.

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.

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.

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.

TikTok explores expanding in-stream payment options

The app’s China-based version highlights Douyin Pay as a key transaction option, and Bloomberg reports that a similar feature may be coming to the U.S.

How social platforms measure video views

Brands and marketers may need to reconsider what counts as engagement right now in order to ensure accurate campaign reach and audience interest.

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.

Meta AI launches for Mac

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

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.

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.

TikTok Live adds AI-generated intros

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

Reddit tests AI-powered conversations

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

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.

X algorithm insights highlight key posting strategies

A report from Business Insider outlined what the app’s recent source disclosures mean and how to work within the system.

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.

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.

X Chat updates composer

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

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.

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.

LinkedIn playbook offers tips on effective ad campaigns

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

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.

Teen social media bans face barriers to success

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

TikTok announces 2026 Music on Stage competition

The second annual competition invites musicians to share their work in the app and compete for professional development opportunities.

X shares new insights into transparency and shadowbanning

The platform released an update to its code display on GitHub that allows users to check their content for any potential restrictions.

Meta removed more than 750,000 teen accounts in Australia

The company credited artificial intelligence analysis for improving its enforcement rates with regards to the country’s eSafety Commission under-16 social media ban.