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Social media followers of the president, first lady and vice president were surprised to learn that they now follow people they may not have wanted to after Donald Trump was inaugurated as president on Monday. What Happened: Users of Instagram and Facebook, which are owned by Meta Platforms Inc. (...

On Sunday, Meta Platforms, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:META) Instagram announced a new video creation app called ‘Edits’ to attract TikTok users. What Happened: Adam Mosseri posted a video on Instagram and unveiled the ‘Edits’ app, which resembles CapCut, a popular tool among TikTok...

Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) reportedly stands to gain significantly if TikTok, a popular social media platform, is banned from U.S. app stores this Sunday. What Happened: TikTok’s legal team warned that the app could “go dark,” cutting off access for existing users to view...

A TikTok ban in the United States is approaching, as the Supreme Court signals support for enforcing a Jan. 19 deadline. Here's a look at what happens to your app if the ban goes through, what could happen next, and what companies stand to benefit. TikTok Ban Nears: The Supreme Court recently heard...

Social media giant Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) is turning the page on content moderation, as it prepares to work with President-elect Donald Trump, four years after banning him from its platforms. What Happened: Meta Platforms CEO and co-founder Mark Zuckerberg shared in a video that the company's...

The regulatory risk is ratcheting higher for mega-cap tech giants, with antitrust lawsuits and deadlines stacking up like dominoes. From Alphabet Inc‘s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) courtroom battles to Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META) and Amazon.com Inc‘s (NASDAQ:AMZN) looming trials,...

Thousands of advertisements on Meta Platforms Inc.'s (NASDAQ:META) Facebook and Instagram have been reportedly found promoting “fuel filters” that can be easily converted into gun silencers. What Happened: Despite Meta’s policies against such...

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) plans to introduce a new AI video editing feature in 2025. What Happened: On Thursday, Head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, shared a teaser video of the AI tool that lets users tweak nearly every video detail with just a text prompt. Powered by Meta’s Movie Gen...

Instagram head Adam Mosseri raised concerns about the growing challenge of distinguishing between real and AI-generated images on social media platforms. What Happened: In a series of posts on Threads on Sunday, Mosseri highlighted the need for social media platforms to provide more context to help...

The stock market experienced a wave of optimism on Wednesday, driven by the latest inflation report. The Nasdaq 100 surged 1.7%, achieving a new record high, while the S&P 500 climbed 0.8%. This bullish sentiment was fueled by expectations of a 25-basis-point rate cut at the upcoming Federal...

Several applications across the Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META) family of products began experiencing problems on Wednesday. Meta said it is aware of the issue, but several apps are still down at the time of writing. What Happened: Facebook, Instagram, Threads and WhatsApp were down for thousands...

In a swift response to the ongoing investigation into the murder of UnitedHealthcare (NYSE:UNH) CEO Brian Thompson, social media giants have taken decisive actions against the suspect, Luigi Mangione. What Happened: On Monday, Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) removed Mangione’s Facebook and...

A major legal battle looms for Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) as the company prepares for an April trial, announced Monday, to face allegations from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. The FTC claims Meta strategically acquired the platforms...

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a plan to ban social media use for children under 16, requiring platforms like Meta Platforms Inc,‘s (NASDAQ:META) Facebook and Instagram, TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), and Snap Inc.‘s (NYSE:SNAP) Snapchat to verify users...

New polls of Benzinga readers show they don't think the Department of Justice should break up Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) or target other Magnificent 7 stocks. What Happened: A recent investigation by the Department of Justice found prosecutors telling Alphabet it needs to divest the...