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X Open Sources Its Algorithm as It Faces Transparency Fine and Grok Controversies
X has open-sourced its recommendation algorithm amid an EU transparency fine and growing scrutiny over its Grok AI chatbot.
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X has open-sourced its recommendation algorithm amid an EU transparency fine and growing scrutiny over its Grok AI chatbot.
Meta’s Threads has surpassed X in daily mobile users, according to new Similarweb data, signalling a shift in how people use social platforms on smartphones.
Meta is winding down its metaverse ambitions after years of heavy investment, layoffs at Reality Labs, and declining consumer demand for virtual reality, as the company shifts focus toward…
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A beginner-friendly overview of Mastodon, the open source and decentralised social network that emerged as a popular alternative to Twitter following its rebrand to X.
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As loneliness and social isolation rise, a growing number of apps are helping people form platonic friendships and build local communities. From AI-matched group dinners to interest-based…
TikTok has reached a deal to transfer significant control of its U.S. operations to a group of American investors, including Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX, forming the new TikTok USDS Joint…
LinkedIn is accelerating its profile verification initiative, with India emerging as the fastest-growing market in 2025. The platform is seeing 38% year-over-year growth in adoption, with…
Meta is testing a link-posting limit on Facebook for professional accounts and pages, restricting users to two links unless they subscribe to Meta Verified. The move aims to add value for…
Snapchat has launched its 2025 end-of-year Recaps, providing users with a personalised video summary of their Snaps, Stories, and Chats. The company also shared new usage statistics…
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