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TikTok highlights emerging creators for Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

The platform has made this event a cornerstone of its diversity engagement each year, with themed promotions and other activations.

Instagram updates algorithm to benefit original creators

The app said it will no longer recommend photos and carousel posts from aggregator accounts and profiles that focus on reposting.

X introduces rebuilt AI-powered ad platform

The company said the update is the biggest ad system refresh in its history, adding the latest xAI models to help improve targeting and performance.

LinkedIn revenue rose 12% in the first quarter

The platform’s B2B marketing and artificial intelligence-powered recruiter tools helped drive business, while paid video posts grew nearly 30% year over year.

Meta launches AI ad connectors that work with outside chatbots

External providers will be able to plug data into another system, such as Claude or ChatGPT, without using API setups or developer credentials.

Meta’s daily active user count declined in Q1 2026

The Instagram and Facebook owner saw its first decline in daily active usage ever, which it claims is due to new restrictions in some regions.

TikTok adds Campus Hub feature for US college students

The new display allows verified attendees at more than 6,000 universities to connect to dedicated group chats and content feeds.

YouTube tests variable display sizes for video thumbnails

The experiment is designed to improve the impact of header images in order to better conform to different device configurations.

EU Commission says Meta’s age restriction systems are inadequate

Preliminary findings indicate the company was unable to prevent children under the age of 13 from accessing Facebook and Instagram.

Vine makes a comeback

A new short-form video creation app called Divine offers an open-source, artificial intelligence-free platform with an archive of more than 500,000 restored Vines.

Meta assists FBI in major scam center crackdown

The U.S. Department of Justice reported that the social media giant was among several groups that contributed to the international operation.

YouTube rolls out Multiview option to more subscribers

The update allows subscribers to watch up to four streams at a time on a single screen, and works on most living room and mobile devices.

Snapchat launches sponsored AI chatbots

The new artificial intelligence-powered promotions are an extension of Sponsored Snaps and will allow users to interact with bots in-stream.

Harvard study documents the rise in divisive posts on X

The research underlines a growing body of evidence showing the platform has become more politically contentious since the change from Twitter.

Pinterest releases 2026 wedding trends report

Unusual venues, offbeat cakes and nostalgic tech were among the most popular search trends for marriage-minded users.

Life stage matters more than age for in-app brand promotions

A new study from Meta found that behaviors such as “digital pebbling” are prevalent across every generation, and expert knowledge matters more than fame.

Meta updates transparency rules for third-party ad platforms

New policies reflect advertiser feedback and include restrictions around cost breakdown and campaign tool usage.

LinkedIn expands off-platform event promotions

Marketers can now use the app’s on-platform tools to promote webinars and other experiences with or without an Event Details page.

Google expands AI search mode to YouTube

The conversational query tool is currently available to Premium subscribers and offers more interactive results for user queries.

Meta announces plans to collect solar energy in orbit

A new partnership with Overview Energy will reduce downtime for solar facilities, while a deal with Noon Energy is designed to expand storage capacity.

China blocks Meta’s Manus acquisition

The National Development and Reform Commission ruled that the $2 billion deal was invalid, and ordered the companies to unwind.

Pinterest launches connected TV ad placement via tvScientific

Advertisers will be able to expand their campaigns to consumers’ home TV sets through enhanced CTV spots.

Google offers new first-party shopper data integration

The company’s partnership with Albertsons Media Collective will bring more precise audience targeting to YouTube and Display 360 campaigns.

Threads tests emoji reactions to specific words in posts

The app is experimenting with an option that could allow users to react to particular parts of a post by attaching publicly highlighted reactions.

Instagram improves Insights UI, adds new metrics

The updated elements provide a simpler way to access key performance data for posts and Reels.