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Meta Superintelligence Labs unleashes new AI model

Muse Spark will power the company’s Meta AI assistant across its standalone app and web platform.

New AI tools for Facebook, Instagram to ‘reduce friction’

Meta introduces AI tools to address account issues, as it responds to criticism over user privacy and social media addiction.

Finfluencers drive inclusion but expose consumers to risks

The rise of finfluencers is a double-edged sword – representing unprecedented opportunities and challenges for the financial sector.

Influencers push back as SARS moves to tax digital earnings

South African creators raise concerns over plans to tax social media earnings, arguing the move is unfair and could stifle growth in the content economy.

$20tn club: How Magnificent Seven turned early investors into millionaires

The so-called “Magnificent Seven” stocks – Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, NVIDIA and Tesla – are worth more than China’s economy

CompCom wants govt to set up social media ombud

The competition watchdog recommends a regulatory framework for the establishment of a social media ombud.

Social media becomes new storefront

Now rivalling word-of-mouth as top purchase driver, social media is shaping African consumers’ buying decisions, says Boston Consulting Group.

CompCom orders social media giants to invest in SA media

YouTube, Meta, TikTok and X must significantly invest in SA’s media sector, as revenue-share compensation, says the watchdog.

Meta unleashes AI power to boost SA’s creator economy

Meta showcases AI-driven tools and monetisation features to help local creators produce content faster and build sustainable businesses.

SARS comes after social media influencers

The taxman calls on influencers to declare their earnings, warning that income received in cash, products or services is taxable under the Income Tax Act.

Social media talent sourcing: How to find top candidates where they spend their time

If you want to reach South African talent, you need to understand how they use digital platforms.

Meta closes child abuse accounts after SA court order

The Facebook parent company closes several WhatsApp and Instagram accounts, and pledges cooperation with law enforcement.