Meta hires Snap director of global content partnerships

Jim Shepherd, who oversaw Snap’s celebrity relations and editorial strategy, will now help with Meta’s artificial intelligence device push, per The Hollywood Reporter.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 1, 2026

Hackers got Meta AI to give them Instagram account access

A series of screenshots and videos revealed the steps taken to override security features and steal accounts, per a report from 404 Media.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 1, 2026

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Are social platforms going to charge all users for access?

Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have historically disagreed about this, but rising AI expenses may result in costly new subscription options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 31, 2026

Meta plans to introduce a wearable AI pendant

The device would give users access to the social media giant’s AI capabilities and could also record conversations, per The Information.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 31, 2026

Meta reaffirms funding for Oversight Board

The company allocated $13 million to keep the independent policy group running, according to a report from Reuters.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 28, 2026

Meta outlines enhanced security measures ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

The platform is proactively implementing protocols to protect users and players from scams and harassment.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 28, 2026

Meta introduces new subscription add-ons and AI packages

Paid options for Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp will offer additional features, while AI-focused plans will offer more capacity.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 27, 2026

Meta launches new group-focused Forum app

The app separates Facebook Group activity into its own platform. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 25, 2026

Meta reassigns workers to AI projects, cuts 8K staff

The company is looking to replace workers with AI systems as it continues to lean into the advancing technology. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 19, 2026

Meta highlights AI glasses functions for users with disabilities

The devices offer voice controls and the ability to connect with support representatives from Tesco, Sony, Amtrak and Hilton.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 18, 2026

Meta adds new creator publishing tools

The company’s Content Planner and a bulk upload option for Reels are designed to promote more original content in its apps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 18, 2026

Meta expands advanced ad placement controls to Threads

Advertisers will have more control over ad placements through updated brand safety options. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 18, 2026

Social media drives consumer discovery, per Meta

The parent company of Facebook and Instagram published a three-part series examining how shopper behavior has shifted away from Google searches.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 17, 2026

Meta updates parental supervision tools

New controls in the company’s Family Center dashboard will build on Instagram’s existing Your Algorithm option, and additional alerts will provide more oversight.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 12, 2026

Is Meta really dying?

The New York Times recently published an opinion piece suggesting that the company is at the beginning of the end, but it’s more complicated than that.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 10, 2026

Meta announces AI support for SMBs and rural companies

Joel Kaplan, Meta’s chief of global affairs, said the initiatives were part of a broader push to help U.S. entrepreneurs use artificial intelligence tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 7, 2026

Meta challenges latest legal penalties

The Facebook and Instagram owner is trying to have U.K. fines recalculated and a U.S. verdict overturned, per Reuters.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 7, 2026

Meta is preparing to launch AI agents to undertake tasks for users

Meta's agentic tools would introduce users to a new phase of automation, in which AI tools can act on their behalf.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 6, 2026

Meta implements more protocols to detect underage users

New tools include artificial intelligence-powered visual analysis systems that estimate a user’s age based on height and bone structure.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 5, 2026

Meta threatens to withdraw its apps from New Mexico

The move comes in response to proposed state regulatory measures designed to protect minors from accessing harmful content within the company’s apps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 4, 2026

Meta launches AI ad connectors that work with outside chatbots

External providers will be able to plug data into another system, such as Claude or ChatGPT, without using API setups or developer credentials.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 30, 2026

Meta’s daily active user count declined in Q1 2026

The Instagram and Facebook owner saw its first decline in daily active usage ever, which it claims is due to new restrictions in some regions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 29, 2026

Meta assists FBI in major scam center crackdown

The U.S. Department of Justice reported that the social media giant was among several groups that contributed to the international operation.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 29, 2026

EU Commission says Meta’s age restriction systems are inadequate

Preliminary findings indicate the company was unable to prevent children under the age of 13 from accessing Facebook and Instagram.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 29, 2026

Life stage matters more than age for in-app brand promotions

A new study from Meta found that behaviors such as “digital pebbling” are prevalent across every generation, and expert knowledge matters more than fame.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 28, 2026