Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez directs prosecutors to investigate major social platforms for allegedly spreading AI-generated child sexual abuse content.

India introduces strict new rules requiring social media platforms to remove unlawful content within three hours and label all AI-generated material starting February 20.

Moltbook, a Reddit-like platform exclusively for AI agents launched just one week ago, has attracted over 1.6 million AI bot accounts. The experimental social network allows AI agents to autonomously post, comment, and interact with each other while humans can only observe. Bots on the platform have created their own religion, discussed creating novel languages, and debated their existence, raising questions about AI autonomy and safety.

Social media enters a controversial third phase dominated by AI-generated content, with Meta and YouTube embracing AI tools while users mount a growing backlash against fake and low-quality 'slop'.

A new social network called Moltbook, exclusively for AI agents, has gone viral, attracting over 1.5 million bots. The platform, created by former Octane AI CEO Matt Schlicht, has sparked discussions about the future of AI, with Elon Musk calling it the 'early stages of the singularity.'

AI-manipulated images of Minneapolis shootings go viral with 9 million views, as Senator displays fake photo in Senate, raising concerns about digital authenticity.

Zuckerberg announces Meta's shift toward AI-generated social feeds during Q4 2025 earnings, replacing metaverse vision with personalized AI content experiences.

Meta has temporarily suspended access for teenagers to its AI-powered character chatbots on Instagram and WhatsApp as it works on developing enhanced parental controls and a safer user experience.

Meta is temporarily blocking teenagers from accessing its AI character chatbots globally as it works to build a safer experience and give parents more control, following reports of risky interactions.

Mashable covers Google's latest Veo 3.1 update enabling generation of mobile-first vertical videos optimized for social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels.