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Heads up! A few platform updates you need to know about this week: 👇Meta just launched Muse, an AI image tool that can use public Instagram photos and posts by default. Yes, that means anyone can tag a public account and generate AI images using its likeness. To opt out: Settings → Sharing & Reuse → toggle off "Allow people to create with and reuse your content."  TikTok: turns out we have less control over the FYP than we thought. A Northwestern study found the "not interested" button reduces unwanted content by 84%, but only temporarily. Simply skipping cuts it by 48%.  Google Photos is rolling out an AI video remix tool that turns personal clips into stylized alternate versions. One to watch for content creators. Substack expanded its community and analytics tools; paid readers can now access discounts, downloads, and live-session invites.  WeWard introduced walking mode; it blocks selected apps, including TikTok, until you hit your step goal.  DuckDuckGo claims its browser can

This week in social media updates 🔥Platforms are all leaning into the same two things: AI-assisted control and creator tools. Here's what dropped:Instagram: Giving users a more visible, hands-on way to shape their algorithm/feed control. Snapchat: New AI Assistant for ads: guides campaign setup, catches errors, and suggests performance fixes in real time. Reddit: Split testing is now open to every  advertiser. Test two ad versions changing one variable, with audiences split at the user level (no overlap, no contaminated data). YouTube: Insights Finder leveled up - track trends by topic, location, demographic, and audience segment. LinkedIn: New Brand Kit lets you lock in your official colors, fonts, and brand voice. Instagram Edits: Bilingual captions, smarter templates, and (of course) summer sounds just landed. X: Live Studio is here: a full command center for livestream creators.Platforms are racing to make advertising smarter while giving creators/brands tighter control over consi