Instagram’s CEO, Adam Mosseri, recently shared a video introducing new AI features named "Movie Gen" for its platform. The concept is straightforward: users can upload a video, turn on the "Movie Gen" filter, and briefly explain how they want the AI to modify the video. AI Transformations Previewed In the announcement video, viewers get a glimpse […]
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A few months back, Meta said it would start looking for teenagers pretending to be adults in early 2025. This announcement came after the company launched Teen Accounts on Instagram in September. AI Tool for Identification According to a report by Bloomberg, Meta plans to implement an AI tool called an "adult classifier" to spot teens
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Although Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram (including its sibling Threads) are still widely used, Meta is still continuing with layoffs. This situation began in 2022, when at least 11,000 employees were let go. The reasoning back then was due to growth being much lower than anticipated as the pandemic came to an end. Mark Zuckerberg described 2023
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Google has started to roll out the Android 15 update for its Pixel smartphones. However, this newest version seems to be causing issues with certain apps, particularly Instagram. Users who have already tried the Android 15 update are reporting problems, so here’s a summary of what you should know. Problems with Instagram After the Update A
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Social media users were taken aback recently when Instagram announced it’s experimenting with unskippable ads within the app. Screenshots of this new feature, called “ad breaks,” have been making rounds online. These ad breaks feature a countdown timer, effectively halting users’ ability to scroll through their feed until the ad concludes. Value for Advertisers This approach
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Social media users are about to gain more control over their feeds on Instagram and Threads, thanks to Meta’s latest update. Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, shared that the intention behind these changes is to honor each user’s preference regarding political content. While some might seek it out, others prefer to steer clear, and Meta’s
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Meta has announced two welcome changes to its social media platform, Threads by Instagram. Previously, users were unable to delete their Threads accounts without also deleting their Instagram accounts. However, with the new update, users now have the ability to delete their Threads account independently. This change allows for more control over their Instagram and Threads
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