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A proposed EU child-safety framework could extend platform duties across social media, gaming and AI chatbots, raising compliance stakes for builders.

Reports say the EU is preparing a Kids Act that could restrict social media and AI chatbots for under-15s, raising new compliance questions.

Meta has deployed an AI-generated news feed inside its app, producing clickbait-style articles that social media platforms are struggling to distinguish from human content.

Meta introduced AI Mode on Facebook, a new search experience powered by Meta AI that surfaces answers from public posts across its platforms.

Snap said its planned $400 million integration deal with Perplexity's AI search engine ended amicably.

The Canadian province of Manitoba announced plans to prohibit young people from accessing social media platforms and AI chatbots, citing safety concerns.

Hundreds of AI-generated pro-Trump fake accounts have surged on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, posting rapidly about conservative political topics.

Generative AI has advanced to the point where AI-generated influencers are appearing across Coachella social media, blurring the line between real and synthetic presence.

New Similarweb data shows AI chatbot services are growing 7x faster than social media platforms, though social media still commands 4x more total traffic.

India introduces strict new rules requiring social media platforms to remove unlawful content within three hours and label all AI-generated material starting February 20.

Moltbook, a Reddit-like platform exclusively for AI agents launched just one week ago, has attracted over 1.6 million AI bot accounts. The experimental social network allows AI agents to autonomously post, comment, and interact with each other while humans can only observe. Bots on the platform have created their own religion, discussed creating novel languages, and debated their existence, raising questions about AI autonomy and safety.

Social media enters a controversial third phase dominated by AI-generated content, with Meta and YouTube embracing AI tools while users mount a growing backlash against fake and low-quality 'slop'.

A new social network called Moltbook, exclusively for AI agents, has gone viral, attracting over 1.5 million bots. The platform, created by former Octane AI CEO Matt Schlicht, has sparked discussions about the future of AI, with Elon Musk calling it the 'early stages of the singularity.'

AI-manipulated images of Minneapolis shootings go viral with 9 million views, as Senator displays fake photo in Senate, raising concerns about digital authenticity.

Zuckerberg announces Meta's shift toward AI-generated social feeds during Q4 2025 earnings, replacing metaverse vision with personalized AI content experiences.

Meta has temporarily suspended access for teenagers to its AI-powered character chatbots on Instagram and WhatsApp as it works on developing enhanced parental controls and a safer user experience.

Meta is temporarily blocking teenagers from accessing its AI character chatbots globally as it works to build a safer experience and give parents more control, following reports of risky interactions.

Mashable covers Google's latest Veo 3.1 update enabling generation of mobile-first vertical videos optimized for social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels.