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  X Updates Grok Code To Address Backlash Over Non-Consensual Images

  For some reason, X is pushing back against restrictions on the generation of non-consensual images.

  X (Twitter)

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  YouTube Adds More Promote Targeting Options, Image-To-Video AI

  YouTube’s latest image-to-video addition lets you add up to three images to be merged into a short video clip.

  Social Media Updates

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  TikTok Shares 2026 Trend Predictions for Marketers

  New insights from TikTok, based on emerging user trends.

  Social Marketing

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  Edits Gets IG Links, Weekly Ideas and New Video Effects Features

  The latest round of updates for IG’s separate video editing app.

  Content Marketing

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  YouTube Adds More Protections for Teen Users

  YouTube is looking to give parents more control and assurance.

  Social Media Updates

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  Google Adds AI-Powered Comparisons To Trends

  A handy addition to help improve your Google Trends data comparisons.

  Content Marketing

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  Instagram Rolls Out Algorithm Control Option to All English-Speaking Users

  Now you can tell Instagram what you want to see more of in your Reels feed.

  Social Media Updates

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  Google Launches Improved Veo AI Video Generation Tools

  Some handy additions, including the capacity to generate vertical videos.

  Social Media Updates

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  LinkedIn Articles Are Getting More Citations in AI Responses

  If you’re looking to get more mentions in AI responses, LinkedIn should be on your radar.

  Content Marketing

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  YouTube Updates Ad Placement Rules Related To Dramatic Content

  YouTube will now allow certain dramatic depictions of controversial issues to be monetized.

  Social Media Updates

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  X Provides Tips on How To Maximize Ad Campaigns

  Despite an advertiser exodus, many may feel the platform still has value. 

  Social Marketing

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  LinkedIn Chief Announces Book on AI Job Search Impacts

  The book will explore how AI is changing the professional landscape.

  LinkedIn

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  Meta Plans 10% Cuts To Staff in Its Reality Labs Division

  The cuts look set to impact the development of the metaverse.

  Social Media Updates

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  Pinterest Says Gen Z Users Are Finding Themselves in Pins

  Pinterest says it offers an alternative to angst-inducing algorithms. 

  Pinterest

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  Meta Says It’s Removed 540K Teen Accounts in Australia

  Meta is also looking to implement a new form of age checking to meet the new laws.

  Facebook

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  Google Announces AI-Powered Updates for Retailers

  Announced at the NRF conference, Google's new AI tools are designed to provide more connection opportunities in the era of conversational commerce.

  Social Marketing

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  TikTok Adds Channel Sales Experts To Marketing Partners Program

  Some new options for TikTok campaign assistance. 

  Social Marketing

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  Meta Appoints Former Trump Staffer as VP

  Meta continues to appoint Trump-aligned Republicans to senior leadership roles.

  Facebook

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  X Launches Antitrust Lawsuit Against Music Industry

  Musk is not keen to pay for music licensing.

  X (Twitter)

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  Meta Announces Nuclear Energy Projects to Support AI Development

  Meta is going nuclear as it looks to build out energy infrastructure to power its AI projects.

  Social Media Updates

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  X Pledges To Publish Latest Algorithm Code This Week

  Elon Musk says that the code will be updated every four weeks. 

  X (Twitter)

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  Instagram Says There Was No Data Breach Over the Weekend

  The platform has moved to reassure users after many received password reset emails.

  Instagram

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  X Adds New Features, Claims Record User Engagement

  X continues to roll out new tweaks, though its user growth claims seem questionable.

  X (Twitter)

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  TikTok Launches Calendar To Help Parents Manage Screen Time

  The template is intended to help families coordinate on and offline activities. 

  TikTok

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  TikTok Announces New Partnership With FIFA World Cup

  Sports are clearly a big focus for TikTok in 2026.

  Social Marketing

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