UK MPs have rejected a proposed ban on social media for under-16s, instead backing more flexible regulatory powers. The House of Lords had backed a blanket ban in January, but the government argues age-based restrictions would be difficult to enforce and prefers giving regulators new tools. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqj91egkelko #Media #SocialMedia #UK

#Meta is acquiring #Moltbook, a #socialnetwork for #AIagents, and its creators will join Meta Superintelligence Labs. The acquisition aims to explore new ways for AI agents to interact with people and businesses. https://www.engadget.com/ai/meta-is-buying-moltbook-the-ridiculous-social-network-populated-by-ai-bots-152732453.html?eicker.media #media #socialmedia

Grok is facing more regulatory scrutiny after making offensive remarks about soccer tragedies including the Hillsborough disaster and Munich air crash. The UK government called the AI chatbot's commentary sickening and irresponsible. xAI's Grok uses 'unhinged mode' to roast people and groups, with the incidents adding to existing investigations over its nudification features. https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/more-scrutiny-for-xais-grok-following-racist-remarks/814260/ #Media #SocialMedia #AI #Grok

YouTube is expanding access to its likeness detection tools, which use uploaded selfies to alert users to potential misuse of their image. The tools, initially available to creators since October, are now being extended to government officials, journalists and political candidates to protect against AI deepfakes. Some users have concerns about uploading face scans and government ID for the verification process. https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/youtube-expands-access-to-likeness-detection-tools/814387/ #Media #SocialMedia #AI #YouTube

LinkedIn has become a leading source for answers across AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Google AI Mode and Perplexity. Two new studies found it among the top five most-cited sources, rising rapidly in just three months. Some 37% of consumers now begin searches with AI tools instead of traditional search engines. https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/linkedin-is-a-leading-source-for-ai-answers/814388/ #Media #SocialMedia #AI #LinkedIn

Meta has acquired Moltbook, an experimental social network where AI bots interact with each other. The creators will join Meta's Superintelligence Labs. https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/meta-acquires-ai-driven-social-network-moltbook/814385/ #Media #SocialMedia #AI #Meta

Meta is raising advertising costs by 2-5% in six countries to pass on Digital Service Taxes to advertisers. The location-based fees, which Meta previously absorbed, will be added to bills for ads delivered in impacted regions. This marks a shift from the company's previous approach of covering these costs themselves. https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/meta-hikes-ad-prices-in-6-countries/814391/ #Media #SocialMedia #SocialCommerce #Meta

A top Senate administrator has approved ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot for official use in the US Senate. The memo outlines that each Senate employee will receive one free AI license, with Copilot already available at no cost through Microsoft's secure government cloud. https://www.404media.co/heres-the-memo-approving-gemini-chatgpt-and-copilot-for-use-in-the-senate/ #Media #SocialMedia #AI #Senate

Meta's Oversight Board says the company must do more to combat fake AI-generated videos on its platforms. The board criticized Meta for leaving up an unlabeled AI video falsely depicting damage in Haifa, Israel, warning that AI content during conflicts risks 'a general distrust of all information.' The board called for proactive labeling. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gjyg0g78vo #Media #SocialMedia #AI #Meta

Meta has added new features to its Edits video editing app, including freeze frame, personalized sound effects based on video content, and a voiceover teleprompter. The updates aim to help creators produce better Reels. https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/meta-adds-new-tools-including-freeze-frame-to-edits/814508/ #Media #SocialMedia #ShortFormVideo #Meta

Cognitive scientists warn that offloading thinking to AI risks eroding critical thinking skills and overall cognitive ability. Research shows high AI use linked to increased laziness, anxiety, and dependence. The key is remaining in control of what we choose to offload - not letting AI replace our thinking entirely. https://theconversation.com/its-tempting-to-offload-your-thinking-to-ai-cognitive-science-shows-why-thats-a-bad-idea-276766 #AIagent #AI #GenAI #AIEthics

#Oracle disclosed a $2 billion stake in #TikTok’s US operations, following a national security law requiring #ByteDance to sell its US operations. Oracle, Silver Lake, and Abu Dhabi’s MGX control the majority of the new entity, with Oracle housing all US user data and acting as the security provider. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/11/oracle-tiktok-us-stake-outages.html?eicker.media #media #socialmedia

AltStore PAL, the alternative iOS app store, has joined the fediverse using its own Mastodon server. This allows iOS developers to share app updates and alerts across platforms like Mastodon and Threads, advancing the open social web. https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/11/alternative-app-store-altstore-pal-joins-the-fediverse/ #Media #SocialMedia #CommunityPlatforms #AltStore

TikTok now lets Apple Music users play full songs directly in the app, overcoming the typical 30-second preview limit imposed by music licensing. Users can save tracks to Your Music and add them to Apple Music playlists, creating a seamless discovery-to-listening experience. https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktok-adds-full-song-apple-music-streams-to-app/814503/ #Media #SocialMedia #ShortFormVideo #TikTok

Meta has added new features to its Edits video editing app, including freeze frame to pause on specific frames, personalized sound effects that match video content, and a voiceover teleprompter. The updates aim to help creators produce better Reels and short-form video content. https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/meta-adds-new-tools-including-freeze-frame-to-edits/814508/ #Media #SocialMedia #ShortFormVideo #Meta

UK regulators have told Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Roblox and X to strengthen age verification for under-13s, saying the platforms are failing to put children's safety at the heart of their products. Ofcom said companies have not gone far enough to protect younger children. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn48n18pg1eo #Media #SocialMedia #UK #Ofcom

Half of US adults say increased AI use makes them feel more concerned than excited, up from 37% in 2021. Only 10% are more excited than concerned. Americans are more optimistic about AI in medical care (44% positive) than education (24%) or jobs (23%). The public remains cautious about AI's impact on creativity and relationships. https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2026/03/12/key-findings-about-how-americans-view-artificial-intelligence/ #Media #SocialMedia #AI #Pew

Kenyan data labelers who train AI chatbots for major tech companies earn just a few dollars a day while suffering PTSD, insomnia, and other trauma from viewing harmful content. The Data Labelers Association is now fighting for better pay and mental health support. https://www.404media.co/ai-is-african-intelligence-the-workers-who-train-ai-are-fighting-back/ #Media #SocialMedia #AI

Meta is adding AI tools to Facebook Marketplace that let users upload a photo and get an AI-generated listing with recommended pricing based on similar items. The update also includes prepaid shipping labels and AI-powered auto-replies to buyer questions. https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-adds-ai-powered-updates-to-marketplace/814639/ #Media #SocialMedia #AI #Meta

LinkedIn is testing an AI-powered interview screening feature that lets hiring professionals use AI interviewers to manage initial candidate assessments. The platform is in early stages of implementing this candidate assessment tool. https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/linkedin-tests-out-ai-powered-interview-screening/814636/ #Media #SocialMedia #AI #LinkedIn