Bumble to launch an AI dating assistant, ‘Bee’

Bumble’s new AI assistant Bee will move the dating app beyond the swipe by matching people based on compatibility and goals.

Alternative app store AltStore PAL joins the fediverse

AltStore PAL now supports the fediverse, using its own Mastodon server to let iOS developers share app updates and alerts across platforms like Mastodon and Threads.

Meta didn’t buy Moltbook for bots — it bought into the agentic web

Meta’s Moltbook acquisition may look odd at first, but the deal could signal how Meta sees AI agents shaping future advertising and commerce on an agentic web.

Meta rolls out new scam detection tools to Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger

The tech giant says the new features are designed to alert users before they engage with something suspicious.

Meta acquired Moltbook, the AI agent social network that went viral because of fake posts

Meta says that Moltbook’s approach to “connecting agents through an always-on-directory” is novel.

Bluesky CEO Jay Graber steps down

Bluesky’s board will search for a replacement while Graber becomes Chief Innovation Officer.

Periwinkle is making self-hosted social media on Bluesky’s AT Protocol even easier

Periwinkle offers managed hosting for AT Protocol users who want social media accounts on their own domains, with backups, storage, and migration tools.

X is testing a new ad format that connects posts with products

An ad test on X promotes Musk’s Starlink beneath original content.

Indonesia outlines plan to limit under-16s’ access to social media

Indonesian has outlined new regulations that would restrict users under 16 from accessing digital platforms.

India’s Karnataka signals intent to ban social media for under-16s

Karnataka’s proposal highlights a growing global debate over children’s rights and online policy.