Threads has reached 150 million daily active users as Meta ramps up global advertising on the platform. The text-based app shows strong momentum with 10% time spent growth driven by AI improvements. Meta is following its proven monetization playbook to challenge X’s market position.
The European Commission has formally charged Meta and TikTok with multiple violations of the Digital Services Act. The allegations focus on restrictive data access for researchers and inadequate illegal content reporting systems. Both companies face potential fines up to 6% of their global annual turnover if they fail to address the concerns.
The European Commission has formally charged technology giants Meta and TikTok with violations under the Digital Services Act (DSA), according to official reports. Sources indicate that both companies could face substantial financial penalties—potentially up to 6% of their total worldwide annual turnover—if they fail to address the identified compliance issues within the specified timeframe.
YouTube is launching a new feature that lets mobile users set daily time limits for Shorts viewing. The customizable tool aims to reduce endless scrolling and promote intentional viewing habits. Similar screen time management options are reportedly available on platforms like Instagram and TikTok.
YouTube has introduced a new feature that allows mobile users to set customizable daily time limits for watching Shorts, according to reports from the platform. This tool is designed to help viewers manage their screen time more effectively by restricting how long they can scroll through the Shorts feed each day. Sources indicate that when users reach their self-imposed limit, they receive a notification that Shorts has been paused, though the alert can be dismissed, placing the responsibility on the user to adhere to the restrictions.
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Meta has unveiled parental control features enabling oversight of teen interactions with AI chatbots on Instagram. The tools will let parents block specific AI characters and view conversation summaries, addressing growing safety concerns about digital assistants and minors.
Meta Platforms has announced forthcoming parental control features specifically designed for teen interactions with AI chatbots on its Instagram platform, according to reports from company executives. The move represents one of the first major safety updates since Meta deployed its Meta AI assistant across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp earlier this year.
Instagram now automatically applies PG-13 content restrictions to all accounts for users under 18. The new default settings limit exposure to mature posts and implement AI-powered protections across the platform’s features.
Instagram has implemented significant changes to its platform by defaulting all teen accounts to PG-13 settings, according to reports from the company’s official announcement. The move represents Meta‘s latest effort to address long-standing concerns about youth safety on social media platforms.
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Google’s vice president of product Robby Stein cautions that Silicon Valley’s obsession with lean teams can stifle innovation. He argues some technological breakthroughs require proper investment and team size to succeed.
Google’s vice president of product has issued a stark warning about Silicon Valley’s obsession with lean teams, arguing that what he calls the “cult of lean” can actually kill great ideas and prevent technological breakthroughs from reaching their potential. Robby Stein’s comments come as both startups and Big Tech companies increasingly embrace minimal team structures as a core operational strategy.
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