Meta Unveils New AI Ad Tools, Including Improved Video Generation Options

Meta's latest AI-powered ad tools provide more options for creative generation.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 17, 2025

Meta Takes Legal Action Against AI Apps That Generate Fake Nude Images

Meta's seen a rise in posts and ads from tools that generate non-consensual images.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 12, 2025

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Top 5 stories from Social Media Today

A look at the recent top stories in social media and what they mean for marketers.

By Social Media Today staff

Instagram Launches New Artist Inspiration Initiative, Additional In-App Features

The Meta company is including the option to rearrange your profile grid display. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 12, 2025

Meta Launches AI Video Restyling Tools in Edits and AI App

Meta's got a new AI video editing tool which can reimagine the context of clips.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 11, 2025

Instagram Adds New Teleprompter Tool To Edits

Edits has also added new insights and overlay options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 10, 2025

Threads Continues To See Strong Download Momentum in May

Meta continues to dominate the social app top download charts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 9, 2025

Meta Launches Opportunity Score to All Advertisers

Opportunity Score provides AI-powered recommendations on how to improve your Meta ads.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 9, 2025

Instagram Adds New Prompts to Showcase Performance Stats

New Milestone and Recap elements will help you celebrate your wins.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 9, 2025

Instagram Says Trial Reels Have Helped Creators Significantly Increase Reach

Trial Reels enable you to show your content to an expanded audience.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 8, 2025

Meta Shares Ad Tips Based on 1M+ Ad Creatives

A look at some of the latest ad trends, including use of Meta's evolving AI tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 4, 2025

Meta Provides Additional Parameters To Guide AI-Powered Ads

The new options will enable enhanced objective targeting for your AI ads.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 4, 2025

Instagram Is Testing an In-App Teleprompter Feature for Edits

On-screen script prompts could make for more appealing video clips.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 3, 2025

Instagram Announces Latest Updates for Edits App, Including More Transition Effects

The latest additions provide more ways to customize your video clips. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 3, 2025

Meta’s Reportedly Planning to Enable Fully Automated Ad Campaigns by Next Year

By 2026, Meta's next-level AI ad tools will be able to create and target campaigns for marketers, according to a Wall Street Journal report. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 2, 2025

Instagram Creators With Over 100K Followers Will Get Access to Additional Comment Filters

The filters will provide more ways to hone in on the most important interactions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 1, 2025

Meta Is Increasingly Relying on AI to Make Decisions About User Experience Elements

AI will be making calls on algorithm updates, rule violations and more.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 1, 2025

Meta Outlines Latest Updates to Its Marketing and Graph APIs

A range of updates for those utilizing Meta's system access tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 29, 2025

Meta Says Community Notes Is Working Based on Latest Enforcement Data

The latest insight into Meta's moderation and rule enforcement efforts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 29, 2025

Instagram Adds Native Support for 3:4 Images

This is the native ratio for images captured on phone cameras.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 28, 2025

Instagram Adds New DM Options, Including Voice Clip Transcription

Also, longer audio messages for all users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 22, 2025

Meta Gains DPC Approval To Use EU User Data for AI Training

Another step forward for Meta's expanded AI push. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 22, 2025

An Overview of Each Platform’s AI Tools for Advertisers

AI tools are driving better response for many advertisers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 22, 2025

Meta Shares Usage Insights in FTC Trial

Some key insights into evolving social media trends.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 19, 2025

Meta Will Soon Enable Advertisers To Test Experimental AI Features

Meta's launching a new program that will enable advertisers to try out its evolving AI ad tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 19, 2025

Instagram Shares Advice on Switching Content Focus in the App

Thinking of changing things up? Some key considerations to keep in mind.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 15, 2025