TikTok Introduces New AI Alive Tool to Create Videos From Photos in Stories
TikTok is introducing a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that will allow users to turn an image into an animated video. On Tuesday, the vertical video-based social media platform announced a new AI feature dubbed AI Alive that uses generative AI technology to create videos from photos. Currently, the tool can only be used to generate videos in TikTok Stories, ...
Threads Begins Testing Video Ads to Help Businesses Expand Reach, Increase Audience Engagement
Threads announced its latest advertising initiative in the form of video ads at the Interactive Advertising Bureau NewFronts 2025 on Thursday. The Meta-owned platform says it has begun video ads as a way for businesses to expand their reach and engage a wider audience. Ad creatives will appear in between the organic content (user posts) in the Threads feed in multiple...
Instagram Chief Says App Has Feared TikTok Threat for Years
As Instagram has evolved to compete with TikTok with more video entertainment, so has the reason people come to the platform, platforms chief Adam Mosseri told a federal court in Washington during the US antitrust trial against Meta. Only one in six posts to Instagrams Stories feature are now from people engaging with their friends and family, he said.
Threads Rolls Out Instagram-Like Account Status Feature for More Transparency
Threads on Friday rolled out a new feature to help users understand about their posts and profile. Account Status, which was previously only available on Instagram, has been brought to the Meta-owned microblogging platform. With this feature, users will be able to see when their Threads posts are removed or demoted, in compliance with its community standards. If they ...
Meta Reportedly Considered Bringing Facial Recognition Support to Its Smart Glasses
Meta explored adding facial recognition to its smart glasses, allowing users to identify nearby individuals, according to a report. This opt-in feature raises privacy concerns, as people whose faces would be scanned wouldn't be offered a choice. While current Ray-Ban Meta glasses use an LED to indicate recording, it's unclear if facial recognition would have a similar...
YouTube Testing Two-Person Premium Subscription Plans in India
YouTube is testing a two-person subscription plan for its Premium service. The company said that they are piloting the new tier in four countries, including India. It is expected to roll out to all users eventually. This is being seen as a move to push YouTube's subscription growth. Much like the Spotify Duo plan, the two-person YouTube Premium membership will allow two individuals to share a subscription.
Meta AI App With Voice Conversations, Social Discover Feed Launched
Meta released a standalone app for its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, Meta AI, on Tuesday. The new Meta AI app is available on Android via Google Play and iOS via the App Store. The Menlo Park-based tech giant has added a social element to the app where users can see others' posts and images in a Discover feed.
Meta Opens Threads to Advertisers Globally
Meta derives most of its revenue from advertising, which funds its multibillion-dollar investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure
Trump says TikTok sale deal to come before April 5 deadline
US President Donald Trump anticipates a deal for TikTok's American operations will be finalized by the April 5 deadline, mitigating a potential US ban on the app. ByteDance has been seeking non-Chinese buyers, with private equity firm Blackstone among potential investors.
