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X continues to lose EU users

Social Media Sep 01, 2026

X continues to lose EU users

The app’s user base has once again declined, according to its most recent EU Digital Services Act disclosures.

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Australia considers algorithm opt-out laws

Social Media Aug 31, 2026

Australia considers algorithm opt-out laws

Following the country’s social media restrictions, The Guardian reported that the government is exploring way...

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Instagram growth continues to outpace Facebook in EU

Social Media Aug 31, 2026

Instagram growth continues to outpace Facebook in EU

Meta’s latest DSA reporting showed that while both platforms have significant reach, Facebook usage is traili...

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How will Meta’s settlement impact social media?

Social Media Aug 28, 2026

How will Meta’s settlement impact social media?

The company’s landmark $18 billion payout was only one part of a larger agreement that aims to force other ap...

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X launches API for business chatbot accounts

Social Media Aug 27, 2026

X launches API for business chatbot accounts

The custom function will let brands build their own automated response agents and offer customers access to answers...

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Meta settles landmark lawsuit for $18B

Social Media Aug 26, 2026

Meta settles landmark lawsuit for $18B

In addition to the payout, the company agreed to a series of restrictions aimed at curbing the use of Facebook and ...

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WhatsApp adds new passkey and two-step verification options

Social Media Aug 25, 2026

WhatsApp adds new passkey and two-step verification options

Users will be able to add more than one passkey to an account on both Android and iOS and six-digit PINs will be ex...

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TikTok may influence teen eating behaviors

Social Media Aug 24, 2026

TikTok may influence teen eating behaviors

A new study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior found that adolescents may be especially i...

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X launches MCP server

Social Media Aug 23, 2026

X launches MCP server

The system allows advertisers to connect their campaigns to the artificial intelligence tool of their choice and us...

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Stories, systems, and practical notes from the publishing layer.

X continues to lose EU users

Recent articles and operating playbooks

X continues to lose EU users

Australia considers algorithm opt-out laws

Instagram growth continues to outpace Facebook in EU

How will Meta’s settlement impact social media?

X launches API for business chatbot accounts

Meta settles landmark lawsuit for $18B

WhatsApp adds new passkey and two-step verification options

TikTok may influence teen eating behaviors

X launches MCP server