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The EU Says Instagram Is Built to Addict You. Now Meta Has to Change It.
The European Commission says Meta is breaking the rules with the way Instagram and Facebook are built to keep people hooked. On July 9, the Commission put out preliminary findings saying Meta ran afoul of the Digital Services Act with the "addictive design" of both apps. The investigation zeroes in on stuff you use every...
Meta’s Muse Image Platform Uses Your Public Instagram Posts to Generate AI Content
Meta is introducing its new Muse Image platform, letting users add photos and images from Instagram and generate AI content.
Meta Erases 4 Million Accounts Over Instagram Ad Scandal
Meta has pushed back against reports of exploitative Instagram ads, revealing that its systems have purged over 4 million suspicious accounts.
Instagram to Allow Users to Reorder Posts on Profile Grid
The company announced the feature, saying, "You can move posts around on your Instagram grid starting this week."
Meta AI Flaw Gave Hackers Access to Instagram Accounts
A shocking security flaw has been uncovered in Meta AI that allowed hackers to gain unauthorised access to high profile Instagram accounts.
Meta Launches ‘Instants’ for Unfiltered Photo Sharing
Meta introduces Instants, a new Instagram feature and standalone app for sharing unfiltered, disappearing photos with close friends to encourage authenticity.
How Teens Use TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat
A new Pew Research study reveals how teens use TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat in 2026, highlighting social pressure, AI integration, and digital habits.
You Can Now Edit Comments on Instagram
Instagram finally allows users to edit comments within a 15-minute window. Learn how this new feature works and why it is a game changer for social interaction.
Instagram Plus Premium Features Leaked
Instagram is testing Instagram Plus, a new paid subscription with story rewatch insights, 48-hour stories, and more. See what's coming to the app in 2026.
Instagram, Facebook Get AI-Powered Account Protection
Meta is launching new AI-powered tools and facial recognition technology to combat "celeb-bait" scams and help users recover hacked accounts on its platforms.
Meta to Notify Parents of Risky Teen Search Behaviour
Meta is launching alerts to notify parents if teens repeatedly search for suicide or self-harm terms on Instagram. The feature rolls out in Canada next week.
Instagram Head Adam Mosseri Defends App During Social Media Trial
Instagram head Adam Mosseri testified during a social media trial this week, defending the app against allegations.