Social Media news and trends

LinkedIn Turns to Users to Save Its Feed From AI Slop
Artificial Intelligence // July 31, 2026

Consumers are tired of scrolling past content they suspect was never written by a person, and on LinkedIn, that suspicion is often correct. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

TikTok Tests Prime-Style Shopping Membership Service
eCommerce // July 26, 2026

TikTok is reportedly testing a membership program for U.S. shoppers, similar to Amazon Prime. 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...

Meta Shuts Down AI Image Tool Following Backlash
Facebook / Meta // 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...

EU Wants More Power to Pursue Social Media Safety
Legal & Regulation // July 12, 2026

European regulators are reportedly granting themselves more authority to police Big Tech’s consumer protection failures. 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,...

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TikTok and Meta Eye a Bigger Role in Financial Services

April 03, 2026
The front door to financial services is widening to include social media platforms, marked by payments integrations and new movements into lending. 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 […]

Social Media Overhaul Platforms to Separate AI Content

November 04, 2025
Generative artificial intelligence content now accounts for 57% of all online material, a shift that is forcing social media platforms to restructure their systems to handle the growing influence of...

Boomers Lead Gen Z in Impulse Buys From Influencers

July 24, 2025
Social media influencers captivate audiences and drive purchases for more than half of consumers in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

GenAI Cracks the Code on Visual Search and Shopping at Pinterest

May 20, 2025
The promise of generative artificial intelligence is beginning to crack visual search, one of eCommerce’s most stubborn puzzles. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Quick Reads
TikTok Tests Prime-Style Shopping Membership Service

July 26, 2026
TikTok is reportedly testing a membership program for U.S. shoppers, similar to Amazon Prime. 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 receive marketing […]

Meta Shuts Down AI Image Tool Following Backlash

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...

EU Wants More Power to Pursue Social Media Safety

July 12, 2026
European regulators are reportedly granting themselves more authority to police Big Tech’s consumer protection failures. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

X Opens X Money to Premium Subscribers Ahead of Broader Launch

June 26, 2026
X has taken another step in the rollout of X Money by expanding the tool to members of the top tier of the social media platform’s premium subscription service. Get...