Meta AI adds additional safety measures

Updates include parental alerts when children engage in self harm or suicide-related chats with the artificial intelligence tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 16, 2026

EU Commission preliminarily finds Meta apps addictive

The design of Instagram and Facebook violates the Digital Services Act, according to the commission, which cited features such as infinite scroll and autoplay.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 12, 2026

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Meta’s new AI option allows remixes of public IG posts

The company’s updated image generation model lets users tag profiles and import visuals into its artificial intelligence visual creation tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 8, 2026

Meta adds updated disclosure tags for AI-generated ads

The updated tags will provide more info on which promotions include AI-generated elements, whether from Meta or via external AI tools. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 7, 2026

Meta faces potential $1.4 trillion in penalties

In a child safety case, four U.S. states are seeking combined damages that the company estimates would be close to its market cap, per Reuters.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 7, 2026

Meta improves AI image generation tools for advertisers

The company said its new Muse Image model, developed by its Superintelligence Labs, “understands complex creative briefs the way a designer would.”

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 7, 2026

Facebook tests view count display for posts

Meta already offers this metric on Instagram and Threads, and the company has repeatedly said this information offers a more accurate understanding of engagement.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 6, 2026

Meta allowed ads promoting child sexual abuse in India

The BBC said that promotions for abusive videos appeared on the social media giant’s apps, although the offending materials were subsequently removed.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 5, 2026

Meta tries to limit liabilities in child harm cases

The company is lobbying lawmakers in California to protect itself from a proposed bill that could fine companies up to $1 million per child, per Politico.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 28, 2026

Meta outlines best practices for AI-generated multimedia ads

The company’s updated creation tools are designed to help advertisers maximize their performance by generating multiple ad variations to find the best fit.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 24, 2026

Meta brings back Facebook Creator Studio

The updated portal offers new artificial intelligence features to help creators build their presence, including personalized insights and auto-generated replies.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 24, 2026

Meta launches integrated booking for lead ads

The Facebook-only update integrates third-party platforms including Calendly and is designed to streamline the signup process.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 24, 2026

Meta launches advanced AI ad features

The company is rolling out new creative solutions, testing mechanisms and text generation tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 23, 2026

Meta updates its livestream shopping tools

The company is broadening access to its affiliate marketing program, working with more live commerce platforms and expanding live video ads.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 17, 2026

Social media is the leading source of news, per Reuters

The 2026 Digital News Report found that people rely on social media for news more than TV or news websites.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 16, 2026

Meta improves AI options on Facebook

The company is updating artificial intelligence-powered searches that can access public commentary and offering new photo and video editing tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 15, 2026

Meta reiterates call for app store age checks

The company’s head of global safety said in a recent post that requiring users to individually upload personal documents to social media platforms created privacy risks.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 11, 2026

Meta publishes 2026 holiday planning guide

The playbook offers quarterly marketing suggestions for brands and includes data points showcasing how consumers use the company’s apps for discovery.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 11, 2026

Meta announces World Cup features across its apps

Users can celebrate the games on Threads, Instagram, Facebook and the company’s messaging platforms with custom stickers, live chats and other activations.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 11, 2026

Meta’s lax community standards have led to increased harassment

A new report from the Center for Countering Digital Hate found that hateful comments on Facebook have quadrupled since 2025.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 9, 2026

Meta will use off-site activity to customize feed and AI responses

The company’s artificial intelligence chatbot will know what websites users have visited and use that information to tailor algorithmic experiences.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 9, 2026

Meta launches new legal action against spyware manufacturer

NSO Group’s Pegasus tool was used in a recent phishing attempt on WhatsApp, and Meta wants to hold the firm accountable.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 8, 2026

Meta launches creator assistant chatbot

The artificial intelligence-powered bot is designed to help creators by answering their questions and providing insights via the messaging interface.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 4, 2026

Meta tests connected Series Reels option for video creators

The Instagram and Facebook feature offers link shortcuts and collections available on creator profiles, according to TechCrunch.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 2, 2026

Meta rolls out global expansion of teen content restrictions

The company’s 13+ limitations are designed to prevent younger users from accessing inappropriate content.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 2, 2026