A judge ruled that Meta no longer holds monopoly power, ending the FTC’s attempt to force the company to separate Instagram and WhatsApp. The case collapsed mainly because TikTok and YouTube now offer strong competition, weakening the claim that Meta dominates social networking.

FC Barcelona’s official Instagram account was hacked to promote a fake $FCB token on the Solana blockchain, misleading fans and causing potential financial losses. The token briefly surged to $3 million in value before crashing, highlighting risks of scams using popular brands and unverified cryptocurrencies.

Meta has launched a paid option in the UK allowing users to remove ads from Facebook and Instagram. The subscription is available on web and mobile, giving users a choice between ad-free access or the free, ad-supported version.

Meta has signed a 20-year agreement to source 1.1 gigawatts of nuclear energy from a facility in Illinois, marking a significant step in powering its expansive data centers and energy-intensive AI models.

Despite vows to leave, most left-leaning influencers remain more active on X than on Bluesky, which has yet to rival X’s reach or utility.

Expedia has launched a new AI tool called Trip Matching that turns Instagram Reels into bookable travel plans. By sending a Reel to @Expedia, users receive a full itinerary based on the video’s content, making trip planning easier and faster.

Hackers used the Migos Instagram account to post personal documents of Solana co-founder Raj Gokal. The leak included his passport, address, and family photos, and stayed online for 90 minutes before being taken down.

Pinterest is launching AI tools that let users search fashion by tapping images, with filters for color, style, and occasion. Starting with women’s fashion, the platform will also label AI-generated content and let users limit its visibility.

Meta will begin training its AI models using EU user data this week, after pausing last year due to privacy concerns. Only public content from adult users will be used, with private messages and data from minors excluded.

Meta has launched "Teen Accounts" on Facebook and Messenger, enhancing privacy with features like content limits and reduced unwanted interactions. This follows a federal judge's ruling allowing claims that some platform features may harm minors to proceed.