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- 1German court holds Meta liable for scam adsโGerman court rules Meta liable for scam ads on Facebook and Instagram
A German court has ruled that Meta is liable for fraudulent advertisements that ran on Facebook and Instagram, per a report from The Next Web. The decision means the company can be held responsible when users are deceived by scam ads on its platforms, rather than being treated as a neutral host. It is being read as a significant precedent for platform accountability in Europe.
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The European Union is moving to restrict social media use for children under 15. The proposal would set a bloc-wide minimum age for platforms such as Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat, part of growing EU efforts to protect minors online. Officials argue age limits are needed to address risks to children's mental health and safety, though enforcement and the response of major platforms remain key questions.
- 3OpenAI recruits influencers to shape public imageโOpenAI is enlisting an influencer army to make it look 'good for the world'
OpenAI is paying a network of social media influencers to promote ChatGPT and burnish its reputation as a force for good, according to a Business Insider report. The strategy reportedly includes sponsorships and advertising deals on platforms like Instagram, as the company works to win public trust amid growing scrutiny of AI's impact.
- 4Meta denies Instagram exposes repeat story viewersโผMeta pushes back on claims Instagram Plus exposes repeat story viewers
Meta is pushing back against claims that a premium Instagram offering, referred to as Instagram Plus, would show users who repeatedly view their stories. The company is rejecting suggestions that repeat story viewers could be revealed, addressing speculation that has been circulating among Instagram users.
- 5Meta bans Toronto performer over old bikini photoโMeta bans another Toronto performer from Instagram and Facebook over Bikini
Meta has banned another Toronto performer from Instagram and Facebook, saying an old photo of dancers in bikinis promotes harm. The case adds to a string of similar suspensions of local performers, reigniting criticism of the company's automated moderation systems and the difficulty artists face when appealing account deletions.
- 6Teens Prefer iPhones and Instagram Over Androids and SnapchatโผTeens prefer iPhones and Instagram to Androids and Snapchat
Teens continue to favor Apple's iPhone and Instagram over Android devices and Snapchat, according to a report highlighted by Mashable. The finding underscores Apple's lasting grip on the youth market and Instagram's stronger standing among younger users, even as rivals try to win them over with competing phones and social apps.
- 7Pixelfed adopts AI, drawing backlash from supportersโPicture-sharing platform Pixelfed โ "the federated Instagram alternative" โ now using AI Antimundo (@antimundo@mastodon.
Pixelfed, the federated, open-source picture-sharing platform long promoted as an alternative to Instagram, has begun using AI, prompting criticism from some users. Developer Antimundo said he is stopping his recommendations of the platform over the move, with the complaint circulating among Fediverse communities who had championed Pixelfed for its non-commercial, user-controlled approach.
- 8Pixelfed adds AI features, sparking debateโFederated picture-sharing platform Pixelfed โ "the federated Instagram alternative" โ now using AI https:// feddit.onlin
Pixelfed, the federated picture-sharing platform often described as a decentralized alternative to Instagram, has begun using AI, according to discussion in the fediverse. The news is circulating in communities critical of AI adoption, with users debating what the move means for a platform whose appeal has largely rested on being a non-commercial, community-run alternative to mainstream social networks.