EU Commission preliminarily finds Meta’s Instagram and Facebook designs breach DSA

The European Commission has preliminarily found that Meta may have breached the Digital Services Act (DSA) over the design of Instagram and Facebook. The findings are part of a formal investigation launched on May 16, 2024, with the Commission examining features such as infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications, and the platforms’ highly personalised recommender systems, which it says may contribute to compulsive use and pose risks to the physical and mental wellbeing of users. Continue reading “EU Commission preliminarily finds Meta’s Instagram and Facebook designs breach DSA”

Meta responds to reports on Instagram ads in India, outlines child safety enforcement

Meta has responded to recent reports about Instagram advertisements in India that allegedly violated its policies against child exploitation, saying it has taken action against the violating content and accounts involved. Continue reading “Meta responds to reports on Instagram ads in India, outlines child safety enforcement”

Meta expands Live Video Ads, affiliate tools and AI ads across its apps

Meta has announced new updates at Cannes 2026 focused on how people discover and purchase products across Facebook and Instagram. The company said 3.5 billion users across its apps are part of a shift where product discovery increasingly happens inside content, creator posts, and conversations, powered by its AI-driven systems. Continue reading “Meta expands Live Video Ads, affiliate tools and AI ads across its apps”

Meta expands new AI features across Facebook Feed, Search and Stories

Meta is introducing new AI-powered features on Facebook designed to help users find answers, create photos and videos, and complete tasks more efficiently using AI. The update focuses on improving discovery, content creation, and sharing by integrating Meta AI into existing Facebook experiences. Continue reading “Meta expands new AI features across Facebook Feed, Search and Stories”

Meta rolls out football-focused updates across Threads, Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp

Meta ahead of the global football tournament taking place in North America this summer, announced a wide set of football-focused updates across its apps. The updates are designed to support real-time conversations, creator content, and interactive fan engagement across Meta’s platforms. Continue reading “Meta rolls out football-focused updates across Threads, Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp”

Meta rolls out Creator Assistant on Facebook, expands AI Reels translations to 5 more languages

Meta has announced Creator Assistant, a new AI-powered tool for Facebook creators that provides insights, content recommendations, and audience guidance directly within the Professional Dashboard. The company has also expanded its AI-powered Reels translation capabilities, adding support for five additional languages to help creators reach more viewers globally. Continue reading “Meta rolls out Creator Assistant on Facebook, expands AI Reels translations to 5 more languages”

Meta expands Business Agent globally across WhatsApp, Messenger and Instagram, introduces Business Agent Platform

Meta has announced Meta Business Agent, a new AI-powered assistant designed to help businesses manage customer interactions and operations across WhatsApp, Messenger, and Instagram. The announcement was made at Conversations 2026 in London. Continue reading “Meta expands Business Agent globally across WhatsApp, Messenger and Instagram, introduces Business Agent Platform”

Meta rolls out AI scam detection and safety tools ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

Meta Platforms has outlined its safety measures for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, focusing on scam prevention, consumer awareness, and abuse detection across Facebook and Instagram. Continue reading “Meta rolls out AI scam detection and safety tools ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026”

Meta rolls out Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp Plus subscriptions globally

Meta has announced new paid subscription plans for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp as part of its push toward premium features and AI-focused services. Continue reading “Meta rolls out Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp Plus subscriptions globally”

Meta rolls out Creator Fast Track program for Facebook creators

Meta has introduced Creator Fast Track, a program on Facebook aimed at helping creators expand their audience and begin monetizing content. The initiative is part of the company’s ongoing investment in the creator ecosystem, combining guaranteed payouts with increased content distribution. Continue reading “Meta rolls out Creator Fast Track program for Facebook creators”

Meta adds animated profiles, Restyle, and text backdrops on Facebook

Meta has announced the rollout of new AI-powered features on Facebook that allow users to express themselves more creatively across profile pictures, photos, Feed posts, and Stories. The updates introduce animations, visual restyling, and enhanced text post options to make interactions on the platform more dynamic. Continue reading “Meta adds animated profiles, Restyle, and text backdrops on Facebook”

Facebook gets redesigned layouts for Feed, search results, and navigation

Facebook has introduced updates aimed at simplifying navigation, improving content visibility, and enhancing interactions on the platform. The changes cover Feed presentation, search results, profile updates, content creation, and comment management. Continue reading “Facebook gets redesigned layouts for Feed, search results, and navigation”

Meta expands anti-scam tools across its apps to protect seniors online

Meta has announced a range of new anti-scam tools and awareness initiatives across WhatsApp, Messenger, Facebook, and Instagram, aimed at helping users — particularly senior citizens — stay safe from online fraud and cyber scams. Continue reading “Meta expands anti-scam tools across its apps to protect seniors online”