YouTube has updated its Erase Song tool with an AI-powered algorithm to accurately detect and remove copyrighted content.

Twitch has expanded its Stories feature to include videos up to 60 seconds long.

Amazon updated its guidelines for its Influencer Program. One of the biggest updates is the restriction on the use of music in shoppable videos, such as those on its TikTok-like Inspire feed and Storefronts.

Mastodon, an X alternative, has added an author byline feature. Some links shared on the platform will include a clickable author byline that links to the author’s associated fediverse account, which could also be Threads, Flipboard, or other decentralized platforms. Initial websites that will implement this are The Verge, MacStories, and MacRumors, but news organizations can request access.

As Threads approaches its one-year anniversary (July 5th) and now has over 175 million users, Meta collaborated with Wakefield Research to delve into how users engage with the text-based app and social media overall.

TikTok has announced Deals For You Days, a US shopping event scheduled for next month.

Instagram is testing the display of public share counts on posts.

Instagram is developing a Shared Access feature. This feature allows users to invite up to three people to manage their accounts without sharing passwords.

Since February 2024, creators and businesses using the Facebook and Instagram apps to boost their posts have been subject to an additional 30% Apple service fee due to updated App Store Guidelines, now expanded globally.

Patreon has announced new features for creators.

Pinterest announced Board Sharing, a new way for users to share their Pinterest boards across social media.

This fall, top creators will have a unique opportunity to pitch directly to brands at the inaugural Creator Upfronts in Los Angeles, hosted by Forbes in partnership with Walmart Creator on October 28th and 29th.