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  Instagram Rolls Out Message Translation, Easy Music Sharing and More for DMs

  Instagram on Wednesday announced new features for direct messages (DMs). It adds the capability of translating messages in different languages in 1:1 chats, enables users to schedule messages, and makes it easier to share music with others without leaving the chat window. And while Instagram previously allowed users to pin up to three chat threads ...

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  Meta to Show Labels for Ads That Have Been Significantly Edited Using AI Tools

  Meta announced a new transparency tool for its social media platforms on Monday. The company will now start showing labels indicating that an ad has used artificial intelligence (AI) tools to edit images or videos. This new AI label will be shown on all the Meta platforms that display ads, including Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.

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  Threads Update Adds Media Tab for Photos, Videos and Photo Tagging Feature

  Threads has updated its iPhone and Android apps with a dedicated media tab for photos and videos on user profiles. The Meta-owned platform now supports a markup feature that can be used while reposting other users' posts. Additionally, users can tag others while sharing photos on Threads.

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  The Dynamics That Polarise Us On Social Media Are About To Get A Lot Worse

  Mark Zuckerberg has announced big changes in how the company addresses misinformation across Facebook, Instagram and Threads. Instead of relying on independent third-party factcheckers, Meta will now emulate Elon Musks X (formerly Twitter).

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  Meta Reportedly Testing X-Inspired Community Notes Feature on Threads

  Threads recently rolled out a new feature that allows users to share photos and videos from other users on the app without quoting the original post. Recently, the microblogging app revealed that it was testing a scheduled post feature. The microblogging site is now reportedly testing a Community Note feature as well. It is expected to be simila...

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  As Meta Set To Drop Fact-Checks, Here's A Guide To Verify Info Online

  Meta - which operates Facebook, Threads, and Instagram - has announced that it will discontinue its fact-checking program in the US and move to a crowdsourced model to allow "free expression".

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  Explained: How Meta's Fact-Checking Programme Works

  Internet giant Meta's fact-checking programme aims to counter false information on its social platforms -- Facebook, Instagram and Threads -- with the help of media organisations, including AFP.

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  Threads Testing Schedule Posts Option; Instagram Allows Scheduling Direct Messages 

  Meta has revealed that it is testing a new feature for Threads that will allow users to schedule their posts. The release timeline for this feature has not yet been confirmed. Meanwhile, another Meta-owned social media site, Instagram, has quietly introduced a schedule option for direct messages. Users will be able to schedule text messages in DMs ...

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  WhatsApp, Instagram And Facebook Down For Thousands Globally

  Thousands of users across Meta Platforms's social media offerings Instagram, Threads and Facebook, and messaging app WhatsApp reported outages on Wednesday

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  Threads Algorithm Updated to Show Users Less Recommended Content

  Threads has updated its algorithm to show users more posts from people that they follow. Users will see fewer recommended posts, which are published by accounts that they don't follow, according to details shared by Instagram head Adam Mosseri, who said that content creators on Threads will see a drop in 'unconnected' reach, while 'connected' reach...

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  Viral: Identical Twins Switch Passports Before Airport Security Check, Internet Not Impressed

  The twins shared that they were always curious to find out if anyone could tell they had switched passports.

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  Meta Bans Accounts Tracking Private Jets for Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk

  Meta has removed several accounts across Threads and Instagram that were used to track celebrities’ private jets. The accounts, which rely on publicly available information to track a jet’s location and CO2 emissions, among other details, were banned without warning this week after Meta updated its privacy policy.

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  Instagram’s Threads Rolls Out Activity Status Indicator for Real-Time Engagement With Others

  Threads is getting a new feature that lets users see if others are online. Similar functionality is already present on Meta’s other social media apps such as Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook, and Threads is the latest in line to add it. Like its availability on other apps, only users who have turned on this feature will be able to see the activit...

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  Meta Testing New Feature That Allows You to Post Instagram Reels Directly on Threads

  Threads was launched a year ago as Meta's direct micro-blogging rival to Elon Musk's X (formerly known as Twitter). As the platform continues to grow, Meta is eyeing to add a range of fresh functionalities to the app. The social media giant seems to be working on a new feature to let users post Instagram Reels and posts directly to Threads.

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  TikTok Bans Russian State Media Outlets RT And Sputnik For Acts Of 'Covert Influence Operations'

  TikTok has banned accounts belonging to Russian state-owned media outlets RT and Sputnik, citing their engagement in "covert influence operations".