Meta

• The fight against “unoriginal” content (including AI slop) is coming to Facebook
• Meta wants more creators to pay for verification. So it’s giving them 12 months for free.

  How could this pay off for Meta? First, the obvious: Some creators might like it enough to keep paying after the 12 months are up. There's also the potential for Meta to count free users among its total Verified user base, making the amount of people using Verified look bulkier, though they still won't add to its revenue.

  
• Can brick-and-mortar stores help Meta sell its wearable devices?

  According to an internal Meta memo, the tech giant is planning to open more physical retail locations for its wearable products.

  
• Meta is launching a new ad product (and using AI) to get brands closer to trending Reels

  At NewFronts, Meta execs revealed new ad products across Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and the Reels format.

  
• Meta axes fact-checking program, is working with Trump administration to “promote free expression”
• Meta envisions a future where human creators share the stage with AI content mills
• Instagram’s Reels Play bonuses are long gone. Here’s how it’s handling creator monetization now.
• Threads already has 30 million users
• Meta is doing away with monthly Reels Play payouts
• Now you can pay to be verified on Facebook and Instagram, too
• BuzzFeed steps into the metaverse, promising a “Mega Tasty” experience
• Meta might be heading for major layoffs–and stockholders seem thrilled