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  LinkedIn’s new tool lets you test the outputs of various AI models

  The testing tool is designed to help LinkdIn members select the best AI tool for their use case.

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  Social media usage can impact kids’ reading skills

  A recent study published in the Journal of Research on Adolescence found that teens who use apps regularly can struggle with word recognition and pronunciation.

  Social Media Updates

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  Snap CFO steps down

  Derek Andersen’s departure comes as the company undergoes layoffs and faces stagnant user growth ahead of the launch of its AR glasses.  

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  YouTube expands access to AI likeness detection tools

  The platform will now allow actors, athletes, creators, musicians and others to detect and request removal of deepfake images and videos.

  Social Media Updates

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  Google updates Ad Advisor with additional agentic safety features

  The artificial intelligence-powered tool will now include elements to help marketers troubleshoot elements and obtain instant certifications.

  Social Marketing

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  Meta tests new add-on package with WhatsApp Plus subscription

  Additional features include premium stickers and ringtones, custom icons and new chat sorting options.

  Social Media Updates

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  Meta plans large-scale job cuts beginning in May, says Reuters

  The company is reportedly looking to reduce its global workforce by about 10%, or approximately 8,000 people, as it increases its reliance on artificial intelligence.

  Social Media Updates

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  YouTube adds enhanced parental controls, offers tips to families

  New features include time limits for Shorts and in-app account settings as the platform works to protect teens from overusing digital media.

  Social Media Updates

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  Meta previews updates for its Edits app

  At a webinar celebrating the video-editing platform’s one-year anniversary, the company announced improved captions and better effects customization.  

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  Pinterest CPG promotions outperform benchmark ROIs

  New research commissioned by the platform analyzes how Pin ads drive shopping activity across multiple regions and products.

  Social Marketing

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  YouTube adds custom timestamp sharing for mobile

  The change means the video platform is also moving away from Clips, leaving users to seek out third-party advanced clipping tools.

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  TikTok’s US joint venture gains security infrastructure certification

  The latest milestone from the International Organization for Standardization verifies that the app’s data management structures meet global benchmarks.

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  Judge sides with plaintiffs in case against online ICE trackers

  A Facebook group and an app that used publicly available information to highlight immigration agent activity have been granted a preliminary injunction, per Engadget.

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  X launches new Cashtags format on iOS in the US and Canada

  The feature gives users embedded market information with real-time prices and is another step toward creating a fully functional banking experience in the app.

  X (Twitter)

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  Meta raises the price of its Quest VR headsets

  The company attributed the increases to rising hardware costs, but the move may also point to a larger strategy to step back from its metaverse plans.

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  Snap lays off 16% of its full-time staff

  The cuts will impact about 1,000 people and will also include closing more than 300 open roles.

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  LinkedIn expands AI-powered conversational search

  The feature launched to Premium members last year, and has been expanded sitewide so that all users can access improved query matching.

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  Meta simplifies ad performance elements

  An artificial intelligence-enhanced setup will streamline Meta Pixel, while Conversions API will now offer a one-click option.

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  Social media has positive benefits for teens: report

  Pew Research findings indicate that Snapchat, TikTok and Instagram play a critical role in keeping teens connected with friends, family and the world.

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  Grok faced potential removal from the App Store

  A new report from NBC said Apple privately threatened to take the artificial intelligence app off its platform in January due to deepfake nudification concerns.

  X (Twitter)

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  Pinterest’s latest ad campaign encourages people to get off social media

  “The best thing you can find online is a reason to go offline,” according to new spots that will run across multiple media channels beginning in May.

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  EU officials explore plans for teen social media bans

  Emmanuel Macron, president of France, is spearheading an initiative to prohibit teens under age 15 from accessing the apps.

  Social Media Updates

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  Snapchat highlights opportunities for insurance brands

  A new study from Snap and Ipsos found that Snapchat users were more likely than nonusers to own at least one insurance policy.

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  Meta updates Threads API with more third-party app integrations

  Changes include new ways to schedule and publish content and manage engagement.

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  Meta announces date for 2026 Conversations event

  The annual messaging conference will be held June 3 and showcase artificial intelligence innovations and upgrades to WhatsApp, Messenger and IG Direct.

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