Instagram chief warns against eliminating algorithms

Adam Mosseri told reporters in Australia that eliminating the algorithmic feed would create a less engaging experience for users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 10, 2026

Meta expands Community Notes to Latin America

The company is starting to test its crowdsourced moderation feature with 16 countries including Mexico, Argentina, El Salvador and Venezuela.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 10, 2026

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Will removing algorithmic sorting improve social media?

A move by Australia’s government to switch feeds to chronological defaults may prove to be a trial balloon for other markets to gauge impact and effectiveness.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 8, 2026

Zuckerberg is one of the least-liked people in the US

A survey from UMass Lowell’s Center for Public Opinion found that the Meta CEO was equally and deeply unpopular on both sides of the political spectrum.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 8, 2026

Instagram growth continues to outpace Facebook in EU

Meta’s latest DSA reporting showed that while both platforms have significant reach, Facebook usage is trailing Instagram.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 30, 2026

Meta updates login with Facebook

The company improved the process with a focus on streamlining returning logins and allowing eligible users to confirm credentials with a single tap.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 30, 2026

How will Meta’s settlement impact social media?

The company’s landmark $18 billion payout was only one part of a larger agreement that aims to force other apps to implement similar teen restrictions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 27, 2026

Meta settles landmark lawsuit for $18B

In addition to the payout, the company agreed to a series of restrictions aimed at curbing the use of Facebook and Instagram among users under age 18.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 26, 2026

New Zealand introduces teen social media restrictions

A new ban would require platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and Facebook to confirm that users are over 16 years old, per Bloomberg.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 24, 2026

Meta glasses face more challenges

Sales are strong, but customer misuse has prompted bans, restrictions and a new market of apps that will alert people when camera-equipped devices are nearby. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 23, 2026

Will Meta be found guilty of driving social media addiction?

A high-profile case in the U.S. got underway last week and the company may be on the hook for as much as $1 trillion in damages, but questions linger.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 23, 2026

Edits gets improved project management and AI features

The Meta-owned app updated its project folders and added a new way to convert still images to video clips.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 20, 2026

Meta removes option to exclude ad placements

The company will use an automated system to target display options, and brands will no longer be able to decide which apps receive promotions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 20, 2026

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.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 19, 2026

Meta highlights rising brand opportunities in women’s sports

Meta’s latest report looks at the rising opportunities of engagement with women’s sports across its platforms. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 19, 2026

Meta AI launches for Mac

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

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 19, 2026

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.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 19, 2026

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.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 17, 2026

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.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 13, 2026

Meta publishes holiday marketing guides

The company advised brands to start planning early in order to take advantage of audience insights before the December gifting phase heats up.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 13, 2026

Meta expands access to Creator Studio app

IOS users in the U.S. and Canada can now access the artificial intelligence-driven app to help manage content and get audience insights.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 12, 2026

Meta’s lack of consumer trust could derail its AI plans

Owner Mark Zuckerberg’s latest manifesto outlined his vision of an artificial intelligence-enabled future, but the company first needs to restore its reputation.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 11, 2026

Meta adds dedicated ad exclusion audiences

The option will help brands avoid reaching people who don’t want to see their promotions or people who legally cannot be targeted.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 10, 2026

Meta faces a raft of social media addiction lawsuits

The company is fighting to protect itself from liability in multiple cases of social media addiction and a potentially crushing wave of payouts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 10, 2026

Zuckerberg releases AI manifesto

The Meta owner published a 6,500-word essay outlining his hopes for the future of artificial intelligence and taking aim at critics and policymakers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 10, 2026