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The owner of one of the largest social media platforms in the world shared his latest criticism of a rival platform. Could the comments keep people from the rival platform or have them avoiding social media all together?  What Happened: One of the biggest news stories of 2022 for the financial...

Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg commented on Twitter CEO Elon Musk’s approach to content moderation on Twitter at DealBook Summit in November 2022. What Happened: Zuckerberg said, “it’s going to be very...

Miquela Sousa, a robot influencer on Instagram, is breaking boundaries with a unique amalgamation of artificial intelligence and human-like charm.   What Happened: Miquela is not the average social media influencer but a highly-advanced AI robot or humanoid.  See Also: Ryan Reynolds...

Meta Platforms Inc.'s (NASDAQ: META) Facebook is apparently working on making private sharing between friends more accessible. What Happened: On Thursday, social media commentator Matt Navarra took to Twitter to share an update stating that Facebook is “leaning into private sharing with...

The long weekend on account of the public holiday on Monday was largely devoid of any major news and here's a recap of a few major headlines that hit the wire over the weekend: 1. Tesla China’s Zhu Taking Over?: Tom Zhu, who oversees Tesla Inc.'s (NASDAQ: TSLA) China...

Mark Zuckerberg-led Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: META) is reportedly deliberating on whether to let back former President Donald Trump on its platforms in the coming weeks. What Happened: The decision is under the consideration of a specially formed internal working group consisting of leaders from...

Meta Platforms Inc.’s (NASDAQ: META) Instagram has stepped into 2023 with a new update. What Happened: Instagram users can now add pronouns to their profiles in different languages, including Spanish, Portuguese and French among others. See Also: How to Buy Facebook Stock New on #Instagram ,...

As 2022 wraps, social media platforms have started announcing the year's biggest and most popular trends. Meta Platforms Inc.'s (NASDAQ: META) Instagram has also announced the top trending hashtags of 2022 — some of those will tickle your funny bone while others will prompt you...

Twitter CEO Elon Musk was all in praise of a rival platform's ad model on a live Spaces session early on Wednesday. To include high-velocity features on Twitter, Musk suggested a "total rewrite" of Twitter’s code. Musk exchanged sharp words with a former...

A new lawsuit accused Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) of inflaming Ethiopia’s civil war by enabling violent and hateful posts to flourish on Facebook.  What Happened: The lawsuit — filed by two Ethiopian researchers and Kenyan rights group Katiba Institute — alleged that...

A new poll highlighted the fastest-growing brands based on awareness. The poll results were sorted by age demographic, which could help show which brands are bound to be popular in the future. Here’s a look at the results. What Happened: A new poll from Morning Consult showed the...

Even though Twitter's ban on former President Donald Trump was rescinded by CEO Elon Musk, he will not be welcomed back to two other social media platforms until January 2023 at the earliest. Here’s what you need to know.  What Happened: A report from Politico said Meta...

A legendary musician is saying goodbye to Twitter, or rather might be singing “So goodbye Blue Bird Road.” Here’s why Elton John is leaving the social media platform and what Twitter CEO Elon Musk had to say about the news. What Happened: Several prominent musicians and...

Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) faced the heat from the company-appointed oversight board for policies that treat users unequally.  What Happened: The oversight board published its policy advisory opinion on Meta's 'cross-check' program, saying they found "several...

Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) shares slumped about 7% on Tuesday amid reports of a regulatory setback in Europe. Undeterred by the sell-off, Empirical Financial’s Whitney Tilson threw his weight behind the company and the stock. What Happened: Meta is facing at least eight...