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Australia considers algorithm opt-out laws

Following the country’s social media restrictions, The Guardian reported that the government was exploring ways to let people control what they see in apps. * This article was originally published here Keep up to date with us here marketing-development-course.blogspot.com

Instagram growth continues to outpace Facebook in EU

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Meta’s latest DSA reporting showed that while both platforms have significant reach, Facebook usage is trailing Instagram. * This article was originally published here Keep up to date with us here marketing-development-course.blogspot.com

YouTube adds Amazon affiliate links

Creators will be able to tag a curated list of products from the online retailer in their videos and earn commissions from every resulting sale. * This article was originally published here Keep up to date with us here marketing-development-course.blogspot.com

X offers updated NFL Gametime display

The platform tweaked the design and renamed its NFL portal ahead of the upcoming season as a way to engage more fans and maximize community interaction. * This article was originally published here Keep up to date with us here marketing-development-course.blogspot.com

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. * This article was originally published here Keep up to date with us here marketing-development-course.blogspot.com

Meta adds new AI subscription packages

The company is looking to monetize its artificial intelligence investments even as a new report from Reuters sheds light on some internal challenges. * This article was originally published here Keep up to date with us here marketing-development-course.blogspot.com

TikTok expands public placement opportunities for advertisers

The company continues to roll out Out of Phone promotion expansions as it brings in-app content to billboards, in-store displays, cinema promos and more. * This article was originally published here Keep up to date with us here marketing-development-course.blogspot.com

Meta is developing an AI glasses kill switch

Patentlyze reported that the company filed a patent earlier this year for a cut-off switch designed to prevent unauthorized recordings. * This article was originally published here Keep up to date with us here marketing-development-course.blogspot.com

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.    * This article was originally published here Keep up to date with us here marketing-development-course.blogspot.com

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. * This article was originally published here Keep up to date with us here marketing-development-course.blogspot.com

LinkedIn says 1M people have reported AI slop

Since the platform introduced an option for flagging what it deems “low substance, low effort” posts in the app, that type of content has seen 40% fewer overall views. * This article was originally published here Keep up to date with us here marketing-development-course.blogspot.com

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. * This article was originally published here Keep up to date with us here marketing-development-course.blogspot.com

TikTok explores expanding in-stream payment options

The app’s China-based version highlights Douyin Pay as a key transaction option, and Bloomberg reports that a similar feature may be coming to the U.S. * This article was originally published here Keep up to date with us here marketing-development-course.blogspot.com

TikTok Live adds AI-generated intros

The app is offering creators the opportunity to generate summaries of themselves using artificial intelligence-powered tools. * This article was originally published here Keep up to date with us here marketing-development-course.blogspot.com

Meta’s true AI costs exceed previous accounts

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A report from the Wall Street Journal found that the company’s future obligations could amount to nearly $700 billion in unreported expenditures. * This article was originally published here Keep up to date with us here marketing-development-course.blogspot.com

X shares new insights into transparency and shadowbanning

The platform released an update to its code display on GitHub that allows users to check their content for any potential restrictions. * This article was originally published here Keep up to date with us here marketing-development-course.blogspot.com

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. * This article was originally published here Keep up to date with us here marketing-development-course.blogspot.com

Instagram reveals its new logo

It’s the first updated branding for the app in more than a decade, and users have received the refresh with mixed reactions. * This article was originally published here Keep up to date with us here marketing-development-course.blogspot.com

Meta gives 15,000 pairs of AI glasses to vision impaired users

The initiative is run through not-for-profit charitable organization Vision Ireland and may help assuage some negative sentiment about the devices. * This article was originally published here Keep up to date with us here marketing-development-course.blogspot.com

YouTube expands access to its in-app AI chatbot

The artificial intelligence-powered function offers contextual responses and is available on desktop, mobile and TV devices. * This article was originally published here Keep up to date with us here marketing-development-course.blogspot.com

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

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Owner Mark Zuckerberg’s latest manifesto outlined his vision of an artificial intelligence-enabled future, but the company first needs to restore its reputation. * This article was originally published here Keep up to date with us here marketing-development-course.blogspot.com

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. * This article was originally published here Keep up to date with us here marketing-development-course.blogspot.com

Meta adds more experimental Edits features to its beta tab

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The company is allowing users to test new editing updates such as a speed curve function, color correction and folders. * This article was originally published here Keep up to date with us here marketing-development-course.blogspot.com

Australia’s teen social bans are having little effect

A new report showed that usage hasn’t changed significantly as teens continue to check in by getting around the restrictions. * This article was originally published here Keep up to date with us here marketing-development-course.blogspot.com

Meta fined $567M for failing to protect teens

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A New Mexico judge said the state is facing a youth mental health crisis and cited Meta as a key contributor. * This article was originally published here Keep up to date with us here marketing-development-course.blogspot.com

Meta fined $567 million for failing to protect teens

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A New Mexico judge said that the state is facing a youth mental health crisis, and Meta is a key contributor to this.   * This article was originally published here Keep up to date with us here marketing-development-course.blogspot.com

Instagram shares tips on video creation

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The platform offered guidance on how to make engaging content using Meta’s Edits app. * This article was originally published here Keep up to date with us here marketing-development-course.blogspot.com

Meta Ads introduces stablecoin payment options

Following the demise of its ill-fated Libra experiment, the company is offering third-party cryptocurrency options for creators and advertisers. * This article was originally published here Keep up to date with us here marketing-development-course.blogspot.com

Snap posts modest Q2 user and revenue increases

The app added 10 million more daily actives in the quarter while CEO Evan Spiegel said it’s looking to pace its investment in Specs glasses. * This article was originally published here Keep up to date with us here marketing-development-course.blogspot.com

LinkedIn reports solid Q2 revenue growth

Owner Microsoft doesn’t release many performance details, but LinkedIn CEO Daniel Shapero said there was also double-digit member growth. * This article was originally published here Keep up to date with us here marketing-development-course.blogspot.com

How to build a brand on X

The platform formerly known as Twitter has more than 550 million monthly active users and is still an important online space for discussion and marketing opportunities. * This article was originally published here Keep up to date with us here marketing-development-course.blogspot.com