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Abstract visualization of an AI brain with Instagram color accents, representing the platform's new algorithm customization feature.
AI

Instagram Tests New 'Your Algorithm' Customization Options

Instagram is testing 'Your Algorithm,' a new feature allowing users to customize their content feed directly, potentially by pulling down the feed or swiping up from a Reel, according to TechCrunch .

Omar Haddad·June 28, 2026
Silhouette of a young person looking at a fragmented digital screen, representing the UK's proposed online restrictions for minors.
AI

UK Plans Broad Online Restrictions for Under 16s

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans for broad online restrictions for under 16s, impacting social media and other digital platforms.

Sophie Laurent·June 15, 2026
Futuristic cityscape with AI personal assistants and holographic social media icons, representing the next generation of social apps.
Tools

AI Powers Next Generation Social Media Apps in 2026

Millions are abandoning endless scrolling for apps that pay them to play trivia or offer AI-powered personal assistants.

Sophie Laurent·June 7, 2026
A person engrossed in a computer screen, with abstract AI-generated light tendrils subtly influencing their thoughts, highlighting the erosion of independent thinking.
Emerging Tech

AI Is Quietly Eroding Independent Thought, And We Are Not Ready.

A study published in Science Advances found that people's opinions on social issues start to echo those they've picked up from an AI tool.

Omar Haddad·June 4, 2026
Former Snap employees, now investors in the Ghost Angels fund, collaborating on AI and social media startup ideas with futuristic technology.
AI

Snap Alums Launch Ghost Angels Fund for AI Startups

A group of 20 former Snap employees, many of whom witnessed the company's meteoric rise and subsequent struggles, have already financed at least five new AI companies through their recently launched v

Sophie Laurent·May 31, 2026
5 Reasons Adfy's AI-Powered System Will Transform Your Social Media Marketing
AI

5 Reasons Adfy's AI-Powered System Will Transform Your Social Media Marketing

Adfy's AI-powered system transforms social media marketing by combining AI content generation with human oversight, enabling scalable, high-quality, and on-brand content creation. This integrated approach helps businesses reduce costs, make data-driven decisions, and personalize marketing efforts efficiently.

Sponsored·May 13, 2026
Futuristic European cityscape with glowing AI networks connecting social media icons, symbolizing the growth of AI in the European social media market.
AI

European AI in Social Media market sees strong growth

Despite a global tech landscape dominated by US and Chinese giants, European AI in social media is projected to grow by 25% annually.

Arjun Mehta·April 24, 2026
Cinematic depiction of European AI regulations influencing social media data flow, with users and glowing interfaces under a symbolic European flag.
AI

Europe's AI rules shape social media market trends

Despite a 35% surge in investment in European AI-driven social media tools last year, only 15% of European SMEs currently utilize AI, largely due to impending regulatory complexities.

Arjun Mehta·April 24, 2026