Meta launched Muse Image, the first artificial intelligence image model from Meta Superintelligence Labs. The feature drew immediate pushback because anyone can generate an image of another person by tagging their public Instagram username in a prompt, and public accounts are included by default unless...
Instagram is expanding its ambitions beyond mobile screens, rolling out new television features that position the Meta-owned platform more directly against streaming services for viewer attention in the living room. The move reflects a broader battle among digital platforms to capture longer viewing sessions, deepen...
Meta will soon roll out subscriptions for three of its apps and for creators, businesses and power users of its artificial intelligence (AI) offering. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
Meta platforms operate on a tight feedback loop across its family of apps — Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. Content drives engagement. Engagement drives ad impressions. Advertisers pay for access to that attention. The loop remains solid. And the engine powering it has become more sophisticated....
August 12, 2024
As consumers increasingly look to social media to inspire their shopping, the social commerce space is becoming more and more about individual creators’ personalities. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS […]
June 04, 2024
Meta’s recent news that it is seeing a surge in younger users may help set the stage for a rising tide in social commerce. Get the Full Story Complete the...
March 22, 2024
As contextual commerce transforms online shopping, social media platforms are seizing the opportunity to integrate purchasing into their platforms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
December 07, 2023
Generation Z consumers are more likely to use Instagram and TikTok to search for products than other generations. They often turn to social media to browse brands before using Google....
July 12, 2026
Meta has shuttered an artificial intelligence image creation feature after just three days, following public backlash. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to […]
June 22, 2026
Instagram is expanding its ambitions beyond mobile screens, rolling out new television features that position the Meta-owned platform more directly against streaming services for viewer attention in the living room....
May 27, 2026
Meta will soon roll out subscriptions for three of its apps and for creators, businesses and power users of its artificial intelligence (AI) offering. Get the Full Story Complete the...
March 30, 2026
Meta is testing a premium subscription on Instagram that offers access to exclusive features, TechCrunch reported Monday (March 30), citing an email from the company. Get the Full Story Complete...