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Retrieved from National Museum of Australia on September 13, 2024
Australia prepares to sue social platforms over age violations
Bloomberg reported that the government plans to sue Meta, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube for alleged noncompliance with a nationwide ban on teen users.
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Retrieved from Reddit on March 28, 2024
Reddit adds AI-powered ad guidance tools
The platform has a new campaign planner element and a way for brands to improve their optimization scores using customized recommendations.
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Retrieved from PR Newswire on October 21, 2026
YouTube inks affiliate deal with AliExpress
Creators will be able to tag the company’s products in their videos and earn commissions for any resulting sales.
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Retrieved from TikTok on October 21, 2026
TikTok shares Black Friday, Cyber Monday promotion tips
The app published a series of videos that examine how companies including Princess Polly, Dossier and SharkNinja have boosted their brand exposure.
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Courtesy of Instagram
Instagram announces next phase of Rings creative talent awards
The promotional event is designed to highlight the app’s top creators and features judges including Donatella Versace and A$AP Rocky.
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Retrieved from Pinterest on October 20, 2026
Pinterest shares festive holiday brand guide
The overview offers tips for marketers to help prepare them for peak shopping season, including a checklist for promotional success.
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Retrieved from Instagram on May 24, 2022
Instagram chief says stronger AI slop prevention is needed
The company is actively trying to combat artificial intelligence content replication, Adam Mosseri said in both a weekly Q&A and a separate Threads post.
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Retrieved from Connor Hayes/Threads on October 20, 2026
Threads introduces NFL commentary team
The app is bringing in former athletes, veteran commentators and community members to provide insights and analysis and drive sports engagement.
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Recent mistakes highlight the risks of AI
A series of problems at Meta and X exposed some of the vulnerabilities in artificial intelligence systems.
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Retrieved from YouTube on October 02, 2026
YouTube tests new Shorts incentives
The platform is experimenting with bonuses for invited creators and expanding its shopping affiliates program, as well as updating shopping analytics.
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Courtesy of Pinterest
Pinterest adds Barbie pink to Restyle
The app’s artificial intelligence-powered design tool will allow Pinners to reimagine their homes as Barbie DreamHouses.
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Retrieved from Meta on March 23, 2022
Meta updates terms of service amid concerns around data scraping
The company changed the wording of its agreement after some language in the previous provisions exposed potential legal loopholes.
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Retrieved from Ishan Sharma/X on October 18, 2026
LinkedIn adds digital business cards
The personalized, scannable displays can be added to users’ digital wallets and used to facilitate offline connections.
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Retrieved from YouTube on July 08, 2026
YouTube tests AI replies in searches
U.S.-based users in the experiment group may be given artificial intelligence-generated responses to their search queries in the app.
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Retrieved from Google on October 18, 2026
Google introduces shopping updates ahead of the holidays
The platform made its Universal Cart feature available to all U.S. users and published a guide on the best times to make purchases in major product categories.
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Retrieved from Meta/X on September 29, 2026
Meta outlines Muse AI use cases for businesses
The company shared info on some of the more common business use cases for its Muse tools based on examples it has seen so far.
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Retrieved from Meta on October 16, 2026
Meta adds audio links and reference Reels to Edits
The company continues to build out its video editing app with custom kit options and additional insights for creators.
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Retrieved from Meta on October 16, 2026
Meta offers enhanced ad campaign exposure
A trio of ad updates includes a new First Impressions option and expanded Reels services.
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Courtesy of LinkedIn
LinkedIn adds new creator monetization options
Features include expanded sponsorships, updated insights and the ability to host one-on-one consultations directly from the app.
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Retrieved from Donald Trump/Truth Social on October 16, 2026
Trump cancels livestream execution of Hasan
The U.S. president walked back an earlier plan to broadcast the military firing squad, saying in a Truth Social post that many people “would rather not watch him die.”
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Retrieved from BusinessWire on October 16, 2026
X partners with Genius Sports on NFL data
The deal will let app users access real-time statistics and insights via X’s NFL Gametime feed.
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Retrieved from TikTok on September 08, 2025
TikTok shares holiday sales data
In-app sales surpassed $500 million between Black Friday and Cyber Monday last year, per the company.
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Retrieved from YouTube on October 15, 2026
YouTube labels AI-generated music
The company has implemented transparency measures on its music platform and in its main app to identify generative artificial intelligence creations.
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Retrieved from Snapchat on October 15, 2026
Snap reports on Snap Map data for brands
The company said that the discovery tool can help drive engagement but noted that most users still turn to Google Maps for location information.
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Retrieved from TikTok on October 15, 2026
TikTok Shop offers UK merchants more engagement tools
The platform added group deals, new auction functions and an easy way to create shoppable carousels.
