Network School has acquired the decentralized social platform Farcaster from Neynar, with plans to rebrand it as the Network State Protocol and introduce AI-based moderation.
Bluesky is set to launch native payment features in the coming months to support commerce and fundraising without relying on advertising.
A viral social media exchange between Ripple and Cardano executives regarding a billboard featuring Sydney Sweeney sparked speculation about her potential involvement with XRP.
Meta has launched the Your Algorithm feature on Facebook, enabling users to customize content recommendations using natural language input powered by large language models.
Meta is rolling out the 'Your Algorithm' feature on Facebook, enabling users to customize their feed and Reels content through direct input and AI-driven ranking adjustments.
An AI-generated image of actress Mia Goth went viral on Instagram, highlighting concerns over the platform's verification system and policies regarding synthetic media.
Orkut founder Orkut Buyukkokten is calling on users to support the revival of the social network that was shut down by Google in 2014.
SpaceXAI has upgraded Grok Bot with native X search, enabling the AI to analyze over 100 posts per prompt to streamline sentiment analysis and monitoring.
Meta is deploying new AI tools to detect deceptive ads that redirect users to illegal child abuse material, following the removal of 33.2 million pieces of exploitative content this year.
Bluesky has applied to ICANN to create a .bsky domain suffix, aiming to allow users to own their online identity without plans for monetization.
The Max messenger has added a polling feature for channel administrators, which is currently available across Android, desktop, and web platforms.
Job seekers are reporting widespread discomfort with AI digital avatars used in recruitment, as the technology triggers the uncanny valley effect during automated interviews.
Russian social network Looky has launched new e-commerce integration tools for brands, following the implementation of new national regulations for digital platforms.
The Guardian reports that ChatGPT and Grok edit out religious head coverings from images upon request, raising concerns about AI safety and consent.
Instagram launched an AI-powered assistant for its Edits app that analyzes account metrics to provide creators with personalized performance insights and actionable strategy recommendations.
More than 42,000 VKontakte creators earned over 1.6 ₽ billion through the platform's 'shops' affiliate program over the past year.
VK Video has implemented Discovery technology to improve content discovery for smaller creators, resulting in a 20% increase in views and a 30% rise in new subscribers.
Discord has relaunched its age verification system, introducing new methods like credit cards and app store accounts while removing the mandatory requirement for video selfies.
TikTok will pay at least $100 million to settle allegations in Alabama regarding child safety and platform design.
A new study by Hi-Tech Mail indicates that social media content significantly influences consumer electronics purchasing decisions for the majority of Russians.
