#Social Media

Meta Launches Global AI System to Detect Teens on Instagram: "Millions" of Accounts to Shift to Protected Mode

Technology 11/09/2026, 23:55

Meta announced the global launch of an AI system detecting underage users on Instagram. "Millions" of accounts will automatically transition to the protected Teen Accounts mode.

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EU prepares law requiring social networks to give users a 'kill switch' for addictive features

Technology 11/09/2026, 21:16

The EU is preparing a law requiring social networks to allow users to disable addictive features and preventing chatbots from mimicking personal relationships. Meta, Google, and TikTok may be affected.

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Instagram Edits for Mac: Video Editor with 4K Export and No Watermarks

Technology 11/06/2026, 15:24

Instagram has introduced a desktop version of the Edits video editor for Mac featuring 4K export without watermarks and direct publishing to social media. The launch intensifies competition with ByteDance's CapCut.

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Presidential Adviser: TikTok Became Main Platform for Inciting Crowd in Borshchahivka

Politics 11/04/2026, 16:04

Presidential Adviser Dmytro Lytvyn stated that TikTok became the main platform for inciting a crowd during the incident in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka on November 2. The National Guard confirmed the presence of servicemen who left their unit inside the house.

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Ukraine's Ministry of Defense Clarifies Which Social Media Posts Carry Criminal Liability Under Martial Law

Politics 11/04/2026, 14:24

Ukraine's Ministry of Defense has clarified which social media posts under martial law are subject to criminal liability of up to 12 years in prison.

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Thailand Introduces Mandatory Advertiser Identification on Social Media: 'No ID, No Ads'

Technology 11/04/2026, 02:55

Starting November 1, 2026, social media platforms in Thailand must verify the identity of every advertiser before displaying paid ads. The rules apply to Facebook, TikTok, LINE, and X to combat investment scams and counterfeit advertising.

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Ilona Hvozdeva responds to accusations of promoting Russian content after dancing to Polina Glend's trend

Culture 11/03/2026, 15:04

Ukrainian choreographer Ilona Hvozdeva responded to a wave of criticism following her dance to a trend associated with Polina Glend. In a video message, she outlined the results of her fact-checking and refused to delete the clip.

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Martha Stewart deletes homeless-costume Halloween photo and apologizes twice: «tactless and not funny at all»

Culture 11/02/2026, 19:00

85-year-old Martha Stewart deleted a Halloween photo dressed as a homeless person holding an «I'm hungry» sign and apologized twice, calling the costume tactless after social media backlash.

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The Era of Open Reddit Is Ending: Platform to Require Account for Content Viewing

Technology 10/31/2026, 19:33

Reddit has announced mandatory authentication for content viewing, with testing to begin in markets outside the US. The decision is driven by bot traffic, web scraping, and a drop in search traffic, while 80% of revenue comes from logged-in users.

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Dachshunds in Dune Sandworm Costumes: Blogger Yuna Shows Miniature Arrakis Army

Culture 10/31/2026, 10:05

Blogger Yuna (@yunabugs) dressed her dachshunds in Dune sandworm costumes and filmed them on sand dunes. The bulky outfits with round mouths and rows of teeth transformed the pets into miniature inhabitants of Arrakis.

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"Come outside, I've arrived": Ukrainians on Threads name romantic gestures that are actually red flags

Culture 10/30/2026, 12:51

On Threads, Ukrainians discussed which romantic gestures—from unannounced visits to giant bouquets and public proposals—are actually perceived as boundary violations and "red flags."

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Kamaliya Criticized for Dancing in Military Uniform on Armored Vehicle: What Triggered Subscriber Backlash

Culture 10/28/2026, 16:52

Ukrainian singer Kamaliya posted an Instagram video dancing in military uniform on an armored vehicle alongside VLADIAS. The clip, dedicated to 12th Brigade fighters, drew sharp criticism from some subscribers over its entertainment format.

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"It's a tool, not a media outlet": MP Zheleznyak reveals Telegram channel income and AI's role in his work

Politics 10/28/2026, 15:15

People's Deputy Yaroslav Zheleznyak in an interview with RBC-Ukraine stated that he earns about 1,000 dollars from his Telegram channel, uses AI for routine tasks, and personally writes all posts, calling the channel a tool of political communication rather than a media project.

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Monkey Hugs Shopkeeper: Viral Video from India Reaches Over 239M Views

Incidents 10/28/2026, 12:58

A video of a monkey hugging a shopkeeper in an Indian store gained over 239 million views on Instagram in three days. The authenticity of the clip remains contested.

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"Something big is coming": Vorskla intrigues fans with "new stage" announcement

Sports 10/28/2026, 09:02

Poltava's Vorskla posted a mysterious statement on social media about a "new stage" and "something big." The club, stripped of its professional status, did not disclose details, but fans hope for a return to football.

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"This Gingerbread Waits for Victory": What Ukrainians Keep in Their Closets Until the End of the War

Culture 10/27/2026, 15:45

Ukrainians on social media are sharing stories of items they are saving until Victory: a bottle of 2013 wine, a homemade gingerbread cookie, an evacuation coat, and perfume for a friend in captivity. Styler collected the most touching responses.

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"Hard to Miss": Trump Publicly Appraises Nicki Minaj's Figure at Rally, Sparks Wave of Criticism

Politics 10/26/2026, 17:12

At a rally in Port Huron, Michigan, Donald Trump publicly commented on rapper Nicki Minaj's figure and asked her to stand up. The video went viral on social media and sparked a wave of criticism against the US president.

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"The Kremlin's Silent Allies": Poland Threatens Social Media with Fines for Inaction Against Russian Disinformation

Politics 10/21/2026, 16:05

Polish Minister of Digital Affairs Krzysztof Gawkowski accused social media of acting as "silent allies" of Russian disinformation and threatened fines for unfulfilled government requests. According to NASK, platforms responded to only a quarter of 65,000 fake content reports.

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