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  LinkedIn adds more post performance insights

  The platform will provide users with detailed data points on who posts are reaching, both in-network and out-of-network.

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  Google to pay SpaceX $920M a month

  The computing power deal will bring approximately $30 billion to Elon Musk’s combined companies ahead of a massive IPO.

  Updated 3 hours ago

  X (Twitter)

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  YouTube ends product tag experiment

  The feature, which allowed some creators to tag Shopping products in community posts, is no longer available and old tags will be removed.

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  Edits adds new audio and font features

  Meta’s separate video editing app continues to roll out near-weekly updates for creators and social media marketers.

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  Meta launches creator assistant chatbot

  The artificial intelligence-powered bot is designed to help creators by answering their questions and providing insights via the messaging interface.

  Facebook

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  Google tests Search profiles

  The new feature allows brands and creators to create custom search result listings using information gathered from social and video platforms.

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  WhatsApp adds new features ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

  Updates include soccer-themed calling effects, stickers and icons to encourage fans to engage on the app during the games.

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  Snap acquires spatial AI developer Illumix

  The deal aligns with Snap’s push to compete with Meta and Apple in the artificial intelligence wearables market.

  Snapchat

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  TikTok launches microdrama development program

  The app is partnering with Sundance Institute to help train the next generation of filmmakers on how to create a short-form narrative series.

  TikTok

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  Snapchat is growing its presence in India

  The app is expanding its user base and ad business in the region, and currently has more than 250 million monthly active users there.

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  Meta offers new AI messaging options for businesses

  At its Conversations event in London, the company announced global access to its artificial intelligence-powered agents via paid subscriptions.

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  Hackers continue to exploit Meta’s AI agents

  Despite Meta working to address a recent issue that enabled hackers to use its AI chatbot to gain access to Instagram profiles, reports suggest it is still possible.

  Instagram

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  TikTok launches separate event-based app

  The new TikTok Pro Events platform will let fans engage with daily challenges and win stars they can redeem for merchandise and other rewards.

  TikTok

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  Google tests proactive AI guidance app

  Dreambeans is designed to cull information collected from connected Google apps and make recommendations to “inspire and delight.”

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  YouTube Shorts is awarded Media Rating Council accreditation

  This is the first short-form video platform to gain the certification, which comes alongside YouTube’s sixth consecutive overall approval rating.

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  Google looks to ease publisher concerns over the impact of AI Overviews on referral traffic

  The company is working to add new tools and options that will keep Search referrals flowing through to websites.

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  X introduces video reaction feature for iOS

  The update allows users to respond to content with a filmed selfie overlay, making it easier to share reaction commentary.

  X (Twitter)

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  Meta tests connected Series Reels option for video creators

  The Instagram and Facebook feature offers link shortcuts and collections available on creator profiles, according to TechCrunch.

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  Reddit launches video replies

  Users will be able to offer video responses in comment threads, although subreddit moderators will be allowed to disable the feature.

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  LinkedIn expands in-app mobile post boosting

  The simplified, paid feature lets users put ad dollars behind organic posts and build a broader presence on the platform.

  LinkedIn

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  SEMRush offers AI discovery tips for brands

  As AI use for search increases, companies need to consider how to best optimize their reach in order to meet users where they are.

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  Meta hires Snap director of global content partnerships

  Jim Shepherd, who oversaw Snap’s celebrity relations and editorial strategy, will now help with Meta’s artificial intelligence device push, per The Hollywood Reporter.

  Facebook

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  TikTok announces Pride Month 2026 programming

  The app is highlighting eight rising LGBTQIA+ creators and small business owners throughout June in an effort to foster a more inclusive community.

  TikTok

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  LinkedIn chatbot optimization tips offer guidance on content planning

  A post about increasing visibility and artificial intelligence discovery on the platform provides clues about broader brand strategy concepts.

  LinkedIn

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  Google shares guidance on visual AI generation

  Tips about improving prompt language are applicable not only to the company’s Gemini Omni tool, but to other artificial intelligence models as well.

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