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Social Networks•September 22, 2026 at 1:08 PM

EU Proposes Age Restrictions on Social Media and AI Chatbots for Minors Under 15

EU proposes restricting social media and AI chatbot access for children under 15 with tiered age-based rules and significant compliance penalties.

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Social Networks•September 21, 2026 at 12:54 AM

Instagram Chief: Killing the Algorithm Would Cut Engagement by Half

Instagram's Adam Mosseri warns that disabling algorithms could cut engagement by 50% and flood feeds with corporate content.

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Social Networks•September 8, 2026 at 1:38 PM

Instagram to Limit Reach of Unlabeled AI-Generated Profile Content

Instagram reduces reach for unlabeled AI-generated profiles, introducing new "AI-Generated Profile" label and timeline visibility restrictions.

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Social Networks•August 30, 2026 at 10:57 AM

Twitter.now Launches as Startup Challenges X's Abandoned Brand

Twitter.now launches as Operation Bluebird challenges X's claim to the abandoned Twitter brand following court signals.

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Social Networks•August 20, 2026 at 1:08 PM

X Opens Up Its Algorithm: Users Can Now See Why Posts Get Ranked and Suppressed

X open-sources its feed algorithm and launches Under the Hood feature to show users if their posts are being suppressed.

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Social Networks•August 19, 2026 at 6:08 PM

Bluesky User Base Plummets 52% as Company Pivots to Protocol Focus

Bluesky's monthly active users dropped 52% from peak. CEO reveals focus shifts to AT Proto protocol for broader ecosystem growth.

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Social Networks•August 7, 2026 at 12:24 PM

Australia's Social Media Ban for Teens Falls Short: 80% of Under-16s Still Active

Australia's teen social media ban enforcement struggles as 80% of under-16s bypass restrictions despite new regulations.

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Social Networks•July 31, 2026 at 6:37 PM

Facebook's Free Verification Badge: How to Prove Your Account is Real

Facebook launches free verification badge. Record a selfie to prove your account is real and get the Facebook Verified badge.

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Social Networks•July 28, 2026 at 12:09 PM

Facebook Is Getting a TikTok-Style Overhaul With Full-Screen Video Feed

Facebook launches TikTok-style redesign with full-screen video feed opening later this year in select countries.

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Social Networks•July 26, 2026 at 7:24 PM

EU Orders Instagram Changes Over Addictive Design Features

EU demands Meta disable infinite scroll and autoplay on Instagram, citing addictive design violating Digital Services Act. Potential 12B fine.

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Social Networks•July 14, 2026 at 2:36 PM

Meta's New Muse Image AI Tool Raises Privacy Alarms Over Instagram Photos

Meta's Muse Image tool lets users remix public Instagram photos with AI. Learn how to opt-out and protect your privacy today.

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Social Networks•July 1, 2026 at 8:24 AM

Meta Develops Arena: A New Predictive Market Platform

Meta is reportedly building 'Arena,' a predictive market app similar to Polymarket using a points-based system for forecasting global events.

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