Meta is rolling out new AI-powered content enforcement systems to detect and remove violating content across its platforms, replacing some human reviewers with automated systems. The company says the AI can detect twice as much adult sexual solicitation content while reducing errors by over 60%. It also identifies around 5,000 scam attempts daily. https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/19/meta-rolls-out-new-ai-content-enforcement-systems-while-reducing-reliance-on-third-party-vendors/ #Media #SocialMedia #AIinMedia #Meta

Facebook is offering TikTok and YouTube creators 3,000 USD a month to post on its platform as part of Meta's Creator Fast Track programme. The scheme targets influencers with over one million followers on other video platforms. Meta paid nearly 3bn USD to creators in 2025. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c895wwp3kqlo #Media #SocialMedia #CreatorEconomy #Meta

Pinterest CEO compares social media to tobacco and alcohol, calling on governments to ban users under 16. The statement comes as regulators worldwide consider age restrictions for platforms. https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/20/pinterest-ceo-calls-on-governments-to-ban-social-media-for-users-under-16/ #Media #SocialMedia #SocialNews #Pinterest

Meta is replacing content moderation staff with AI systems that now detect twice as much adult sexual content while reducing errors by over 60%. The company says its AI also identifies around 5,000 scam attempts daily. https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/meta-replaces-moderation-staff-with-ai-expands-access-to-ai-support-bot/815268/ #Media #SocialMedia #AIinMedia #Meta

X has introduced comment downvotes to help train its algorithmic ranking systems. The feature will only be available on post replies, allowing users to indicate which comments they find less relevant, helping X improve its content ranking. https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/x-formerly-twitter-adds-comment-downvotes-train-algorithm-tanking/815272/ #Media #SocialMedia #AIinMedia #X

Social media risks outweigh benefits for under-16s, says a Jersey childhood advocate. Emily Jennings said the risks are "huge and far-reaching" and our most vulnerable are most at risk. The NSPCC has called for stronger child safety enforcement. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwygyrwzdywo #Media #SocialMedia #CreatorEconomy

Bluesky has raised 100 million USD in Series B funding, nearly doubling its user base to over 43 million global users. The round was led by Bain Capital Crypto, with participation from existing investors. The funding comes after CEO Jay Graber stepped down to become chief innovation officer, with the company now hiring a new chief executive to drive commercial success. https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/19/bluesky-announces-100m-series-b-after-ceo-transition/ #Media #SocialMedia #CommunityPlatforms #Bluesky

Hachette Book Group has cancelled the publication of horror novel Shy Girl over concerns AI was used to generate the text. The novel was scheduled for US release this spring and had already been published in the UK. Author Mia Ballard denies using AI, blaming an acquaintance she hired to edit the original self-published version. https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/21/publisher-pulls-horror-novel-shy-girl-over-ai-concerns/ #Media #SocialMedia #AI #Hachette

WordPress.com now allows AI agents to draft, edit, and publish content on customer websites, as well as manage comments and organize content. The platform powers over 43% of websites and sees 20 billion monthly page views. While the company says changes require user approval, critics worry about the implications for web content. https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/20/wordpress-com-now-lets-ai-agents-write-and-publish-posts-and-more/ #Media #SocialMedia #AI #WordPress

Meta's Edits app has introduced new cinematic effects and enhanced editing controls, strengthening its competition with TikTok and YouTube Shorts. The update adds more creative tools for creators producing short-form video content. https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/edits-adds-more-effects-and-enhanced-editing-controls/815271/ #Media #SocialMedia #ShortFormVideo #Meta

TikTok star Taylor Frankie Paul was chosen to lead ABC's The Bachelorette in a bid to attract younger viewers to the ageing franchise. However, ABC dropped her just before the premiere after 2023 footage emerged showing her allegedly attacking her ex-boyfriend. The decision highlights the risks of casting social media influencers in traditional media roles. #Media #SocialMedia #ShortFormVideo #TikTok https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd9vd35jgqqo

Facebook is paying popular video creators up to 3,000 USD a month to post reels, targeting influencers from TikTok and YouTube. The Creator Fast Track requires creators with 1M+ followers to upload 15 videos monthly. Meta paid nearly 3bn USD to creators last year. Experts say the move feels desperate. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c895wwp3kqlo #Media #SocialMedia #CreatorEconomy #Meta

X is introducing AI-generated summaries for long-form articles in the app. Users can press a button to get a quick overview of key points from any article posted. The feature appears designed to keep users within the X ecosystem rather than clicking through to external sites. https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/x-formerly-twitter-adds-ai-summaries-long-form-articles/815273/ #Media #SocialMedia #AI

Pinterest is sharing guidance for advertisers on using its AI-powered ad tools. The platform reports that advertisers are seeing noticeably better results when they use its AI targeting capabilities. The tips come as competition for ad dollars heats up among social platforms. https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/pinterest-shares-tips-on-how-to-utilize-its-ai-powered-ad-options/815269/ #Media #SocialMedia #SocialCommerce

Instagram has introduced an AI-powered transition feature for Stories that allows users to transform static images into animated videos directly within the app, expanding its creative tools against TikTok and YouTube Shorts competition. https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-adds-ai-transition-option-for-still-image-based-stories/815382/ #Media #SocialMedia #ShortFormVideo #AI

Cursor has admitted its latest AI coding model was built on top of Moonshot AI's open-source Kimi model, rather than created from scratch. The company acknowledged the oversight but said most of the training compute came from its own work. The revelation highlights tensions around AI transparency amid US-China competition. https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/22/cursor-admits-its-new-coding-model-was-built-on-top-of-moonshot-ais-kimi/ #Media #SocialMedia #AI #Cursor

A new web tool forces AI chatbots to process every token individually, making them excruciatingly slow. Developers built it as protest against AI companies that use predicted text to speed up responses. https://www.404media.co/this-web-tool-sabotages-ai-chatbots-by-making-them-really-really-slow/ #Media #SocialMedia #AI

Elon Musk has been found liable for misleading investors in the run-up to his Twitter acquisition. A federal jury in California ordered the X owner to pay up to 2.6 billion USD after ruling that he intentionally manipulated the platform's share price during the 2022 takeover. https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/elon-musk-held-liable-for-misleading-investors-ahead-of-twitter-acquisition/815379/ #Media #SocialMedia #SocialNews #X #ElonMusk

Australia's under-16s social media ban has restricted 4.7 million accounts in its first three months. The law, which came into effect in December 2025, requires platforms to keep children off their services or face fines of up to 49.5 million AUD. The BBC spoke to teenagers about how the world-first regulation has affected their lives. https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cq8g9y5x1llo #Media #SocialMedia #SocialNews #Australia

Mark Zuckerberg is building an AI clone of himself to handle his Meta workload, the Wall Street Journal reports. The Meta CEO is creating an artificial intelligence agent to help with his job, joining other tech executives in developing personal AI assistants. https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/mark-zuckerberg-is-creating-an-ai-clone-of-himself/815493/ #Media #SocialMedia #AI #Meta