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Social Networking, Technology

Bluesky Introduces Algorithmic Opt-Out to Limit Viral Exposure

Social media platform Bluesky has launched a new feature allowing users to prevent their posts from appearing in the app’s main ‘Discover’ feed. This update is designed for users who prefer to share content exclusively with their established followers rather than risking exposure to the broader public network. While Bluesky posts remain public by default, […]

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Bluesky Expands Video Uploads to 10 Minutes Amidst Platform Competition

Bluesky, the burgeoning social network, has announced a significant upgrade to its video capabilities, now allowing users to upload videos up to 10 minutes in length. This marks a substantial increase from its previous three-minute limit, which itself was an upgrade implemented last year. The platform also enhanced its technical specifications, permitting a maximum file […]

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Meta Reaches Massive $18 Billion Settlement With States Over Youth Mental Health Allegations

Meta has agreed to an $18 billion settlement to resolve a sweeping lawsuit brought by 29 states that accused the social media giant of designing platforms like Instagram and Facebook to intentionally addict young users. The legal action, which alleged violations of child privacy laws and the promotion of harmful content to minors, concluded without […]

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Meta Agrees to Historic $18 Billion Settlement Over Teen Safety, Imposing Strict App Limits

Meta has agreed to a massive $18 billion settlement resolving claims brought by 29 U.S. states concerning child safety on its platforms. Under the terms of the agreement, the social media company will institute sweeping restrictions on Instagram and Facebook designed to limit minors’ access and usage. These changes, which await final judicial approval, must […]

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Flipboard Acquires Graze to Pioneer Privacy-Focused Monetization on the Open Social Web

Flipboard, a company known for its personalized news magazine software, is significantly expanding its commitment to the open social web with the acquisition of Graze, a startup focused on building and monetizing user-curated feeds. This move signals a strategic investment in an ecosystem where users, rather than single platforms, control their data and audience. Graze […]

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Andy Dunn’s Social App Pie Pivots From Event Planning to Permanent Digital Communities

Pie, the relationship-driven startup founded by apparel entrepreneur Andy Dunn, is shifting its core strategy to foster long-term interpersonal connections rather than serving purely as an event-discovery tool. Originally established in Chicago as a platform for organizing local gatherings, the company has introduced a new functionality called Community Homes. This offering provides dedicated digital spaces […]

Social Networking, Technology

Instagram Streamlines Content Creation with New AI-Powered ‘First Draft’ Tool

Instagram is looking to simplify the video production process for its users with the introduction of a new feature called ‘First Draft.’ Designed to reduce the time spent on manual editing, this tool automatically analyzes selected video clips, trims unnecessary pauses, and compiles the most engaging moments into a preliminary cut. The platform claims that […]

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New Zealand Proposes Strict Under-16 Social Media Ban Amid Political Friction

New Zealand’s government is advancing legislation aimed at barring children under the age of 16 from maintaining social media accounts. Under the framework of the proposed Online Safety Bill, major digital platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, and Facebook would be legally obligated to verify that their users meet the age requirement. Companies failing to […]

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Trump Media CEO Defends Premium Truth Social Access Amid Rising Subscriptions

Trump Media’s interim CEO, Kevin McGurn, has publicly defended the company’s decision to offer a premium service providing expedited access to former President Donald Trump’s posts on the Truth Social platform. McGurn confirmed that the controversial and high-priced service has seen a notable increase in customer agreements since its launch. The service, known as Truth […]

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TikTok to Pay $400 Million to Settle Federal Children’s Privacy Lawsuit

TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, have agreed to a massive $400 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to resolve a major lawsuit concerning children’s online privacy. The legal action, initiated in 2024, accused the social media giant of violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) by permitting millions of children […]