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.

X revamps Creator Subscriptions with new features, like exclusive threads and shareable cards

X is rolling out a series of new features for creators, like the ability to offer paid threads and other marketing tools.

Roblox launches real-time AI chat rephrasing to filter out banned language

The new feature goes beyond Roblox’s current text filter, which simply replaces banned words and phrases with the “#” symbol.

Meta sued over AI smart glasses’ privacy concerns, after workers reviewed nudity, sex, and other footage

Lawyers say Meta’s marketing materials promised privacy and user control over sharing footage. But an investigation found that subcontractors are reviewing footage from customers’ glasses.

Match Group COO out, as dating apps struggle to connect with Gen Z

Match Group eliminates the COO role as CEO Spencer Rascoff has been managing operations.