Social Media

Meta plans to introduce millions of AI-generated characters on Facebook and Instagram by 2025, allowing users to create and interact with virtual personas. This shift could transform social media, but it raises concerns about misinformation, mental health, and the impact on human content creators.

Malaysia's new social media law requires platforms with over 8 million users to obtain operating licences, and WeChat and TikTok have already secured theirs. Some platforms, like X (formerly Twitter) and Google, have yet to apply, facing potential regulatory action if they don't comply.

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission(MCMC) has announced that Telegram and Tencent's WeChat have initiated the process of obtaining the necessary license to operate their platform in Malaysia.

While everyone was soaking in the holidays festive during Christmas eve, Kick, the Stake.com-owned streaming platform took the opportunity to promote a Solana-based cryptocurrency on its X account.

Scammers are targeting crypto investors through social media platforms like YouTube, WhatsApp, and Telegram, offering fake trading advice and fraudulent investment schemes. They lure victims with fake platforms, celebrity endorsements, and manipulated interactions, leading to significant financial losses.

AI-generated content on LinkedIn has surged since the launch of ChatGPT, with over 54% of longer posts now likely AI-created. While these tools help users produce polished content quickly, they have sparked debates over authenticity, ethics, and the impact on professional writing.

Meta has reduced the prices of its ad-free subscriptions for Facebook and Instagram in the EU by up to 40%, following regulatory pressure. It has also introduced a new "less personalised" ad option for users who prefer to access the platforms for free.

A Chinese influencer has caught the eyes of the internet after she posted a video of herself consuming pig feed live.

Meta plans to launch an AI tool on Instagram called the ‘adult classifier’ to verify users' ages by analysing their profiles and interactions. If the tool suspects a user is under 18, they will be switched to a more restrictive version of the app, even if they claim to be older.

A glamorous Russian crypto influencer, also known as the "Queen of Crypto", is now facing multiple charges of large-scale fraud