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Lawmakers in Turkey pass teen social media ban

Parliament approved a bill that would restrict access for children under 15, mirroring similar legislation elsewhere.

YouTube reduces push notifications for unengaged subscribers

The change is designed to prevent inactive audience members from getting overwhelmed and unsubscribing altogether.

Meta expands Instagram management APIs

The updates include additional support for the partnership ad label, enhanced third-party capabilities and new metrics for developers and brands.

Threads launches Live Chats for the NBA playoffs

The feature will allow select creators and fans to engage in real-time discussions during live events, and is similar to Instagram’s Broadcast Channels.

Meta expands access to AI business assistant

The chatbot will now be available across major global markets and feature enhanced local language support, making it more accessible for creators and advertisers.

Snapchat launches loyalty badges for Snap Map locations

Users will be able to compete for top visitor spots based on their activity and share their rankings with friends.

LinkedIn CEO transitions to new role focused on AI development

Ryan Roslansky will take on a position within parent company Microsoft, and LinkedIn Chief Operating Officer Daniel Shapero will succeed him.

Meta breaks ground on 28th US data center

The new artificial intelligence-optimized project in Tulsa, Oklahoma, will be the company’s first in the state and its 32nd globally.

X introduces topic-based Custom Timelines

The subject-specific feeds will allow users to choose from lists curated around the top 75 discussion topics, and echoes a similar feature Twitter once offered.

LinkedIn’s new tool lets you test the outputs of various AI models

The testing solution is designed to help LinkedIn members select the best AI tool for their use case.

Meta sued by Consumer Federation of America

A new lawsuit alleges that the company profited from scam advertising and intentionally allowed fake promotions to continue despite promises to crack down.

Social media usage can impact kids’ reading skills

A recent study published in the Journal of Research on Adolescence found that teens who use apps regularly can struggle with word recognition and pronunciation.

Snap CFO steps down

Derek Andersen’s departure comes as the company undergoes layoffs and faces stagnant user growth ahead of the launch of its AR glasses.

YouTube expands access to AI likeness detection tools

The platform will now allow actors, athletes, creators, musicians and others to detect and request removal of deepfake images and videos.

Google updates Ad Advisor with additional agentic safety features

The AI-powered tool will now include elements to help marketers troubleshoot elements and obtain instant certifications.

Meta tests new add-on package with WhatsApp Plus subscription

Additional features include premium stickers and ringtones, custom icons and new chat sorting options.

Meta plans large-scale job cuts beginning in May, says Reuters

The company is reportedly looking to reduce its global workforce by about 10%, or approximately 8,000 people, as it increases its reliance on artificial intelligence.

YouTube adds enhanced parental controls, offers tips to families

New features include time limits for Shorts and in-app account settings as the platform works to protect teens from overusing digital media.

Meta previews updates for its Edits app

At a webinar celebrating the video-editing platform’s one-year anniversary, the company announced improved captions and better effects customization.  

Pinterest CPG promotions outperform benchmark ROIs

New research commissioned by the platform analyzes how Pin ads drive shopping activity across multiple regions and products.

YouTube adds custom timestamp sharing for mobile

The change means the video platform is also moving away from Clips, leaving users to seek out third-party advanced clipping tools.

Threads will add Broadcast Channels-style feature called live chats

Threads Chief Connor Hayes announced the update at Coachella and said it would be available in the app over the next few weeks.

The latest xAI updates highlight major development push

New API enhancements are designed to make the company more profitable, but it’s hard to keep pace with the massive cost of artificial intelligence development. 

Judge sides with plaintiffs in case against online ICE trackers

A Facebook group and an app that used publicly available information to highlight immigration agent activity have been granted a preliminary injunction, per Engadget.

TikTok’s US joint venture gains security infrastructure certification

The latest milestone from the International Organization for Standardization verifies that the app’s data management structures meet global benchmarks.