US Senators Unite to Combat AI Deepfakes with New Bill Proposal

The rise of AI creation tools has brought about a new era of digital content, but with it, the risk of deepfakes and misinformation has also increased. To combat this growing concern, a group of US senators has proposed a new bill aimed at regulating...

Reddit Buys Memorable AI to Enhance Ad Insights

Reddit has taken a significant step to improve its ad tools by acquiring Memorable AI, a company that utilizes AI and machine learning processes to analyze human reactions and create more effective ads. This acquisition will enable Reddit advertisers...

Malaysia's Social Media Rules Stir Free Speech Debate

Malaysia's new licensing system for social media and messaging services has drawn mixed reactions, with opposition parties and civil society groups expressing concerns over potential curbs on freedoms and increased censorship. The government, on the ...

LinkedIn Adds Company Page Verification for Credibility

LinkedIn has taken another significant step towards enhancing trust and authenticity on its platform by introducing verification for company pages. This move comes after the platform rolled out verification for individual users last year. The verific...

Snapchat Hits 850M Users, Boosts Ad Revenue

Snapchat has published its latest performance update, showing significant increases in both users and revenue, as it continues to drive improved performance for its ad business. The platform has added 10 million more daily active users in the period,...

Threads Hits 200M Users, Accelerates Growth

Threads, the social media app, has reached a significant milestone of 200 million monthly active users, as announced by its chief, Adam Mosseri. This news was first hinted at by Meta's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, during the company's recent Q2 earnings cal...

Threads Introduces New Topic Discovery Elements to Boost Engagement

Threads, the Twitter-like app, is rolling out new topic discovery elements to drive engagement and encourage users to participate in trending conversations. The app is adding a blue label above posts related to trending topics, making it easier for u...

Pinterest's Growth Momentum Slows in Q2

Pinterest's latest quarterly report has revealed that the platform's growth momentum has slowed, with the addition of only 4 million new monthly active users in Q2. This marks a significant decline from the average of 17.6 million new users per quart...

Meta Sees Surge in Users and Revenue in Q2

Meta's Q2 earnings report has sent shockwaves through the tech industry, with the social media giant revealing a significant increase in both users and revenue. The company's "Family Daily Active People" metric saw a 7% year-over-year increase, reach...

X Boosts Moderation Efforts with New Safety Center in Texas

X is finally making good on its promise to build a new safety center in Texas, with the company recently posting job listings for the facility. The move is a significant step forward for the platform, which has faced criticism for its handling of rul...