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Did Netanyahu buy bot followers? Instagram gains tens of thousands overnight

Researcher Gil Feldman flagged the surge, saying many new accounts do not appear real; fake followers are banned by major platforms and can trigger penalties

Israel Wullman | 05.31.26

Meta launches premium subscriptions for WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook

Meta’s paid tiers add extra features to WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook, while new Meta One plans will test AI tools for users, businesses and creators in Singapore, Guatemala and Bolivia

Calcalist | 05.28.26

פוסטים אנטישמים שנוצרו על ידי AI והופצו ברשתות החברתיות

Report: AI videos and memes turn antisemitism into viral content for kids

CyberWell report says AI tools are fueling antisemitic videos and songs that reach millions online, with much of the content aimed at children and teens through gaming, memes and viral trends

Daniela Ginzburg | 05.18.26

US lawsuit against Meta could reshape Facebook and Instagram

New Mexico’s attorney general is pressing Meta to overhaul Facebook and Instagram over child safety, seeking strict age checks, usage caps and limits on addictive features—moves that could reshape social media globally

Raphael Kahan | 05.04.26

Antisemitic Instagram king who wants to 'kill Israelis' launches bid for Congress

Dan Bilzerian, who feeds his 30 million followers antisemitism and conspiracy theories daily, announced run for the US House of Representatives; He believes 'Jews are the source of evil in the world' and that Israel should be destroyed: 'It’s an evil country'

Tzippy Shmilovitz in New York | 04.15.26

Jury delivers landmark verdict holding Instagram, YouTube liable for harm to children

California jurors find social media giants negligent after 40 hours of deliberations, ruling their platforms contributed to a woman’s addiction and worsened mental health from childhood social media use

Associated Press | 03.25.26

‘Like a casino for kids’: Zuckerberg faces jury in test case alleging Meta harms children

Meta CEO is set to answer before a jury to claims that Instagram and Facebook used addictive techniques that harm children, as a 20-year-old plaintiff alleges the apps worsened her depression and suicidal thoughts

Israel Wullman | 02.18.26

מסדרת הבתים שגרמה לי להתאהב בבלגן, שירלי אבנון קרייזל

The expert urging us to embrace the mess: ‘That’s what pleasure looks like’

Interior designer and home organizer Shirley Avnon Kraizel is teaching readers and listeners to make peace with disorder; through her ‘Optimistic Home’ philosophy, she challenges Instagram perfection and argues that a home only needs to be ‘good enough’

Danielle Pesso | 02.06.26

Meta plans paid features on Instagram and Facebook, including hidden story views

Meta said it will test new paid subscription options on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp in coming months, alongside free use, offering features such as anonymous story viewing, advanced audience management tools and new AI capabilities

Daniela Ginzburg | 01.28.26

North West quits Instagram—was the piercing too much for Kim?

West’s Instagram account disappears after just three weeks; was it Kim stepping in, Kanye laying down the law or just another twist in the life of Calabasas’ most outspoken 12-year-old?

Noa Hershkowitz | 01.06.26

'Like a cigarette pack’: New York to require health warnings on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a law requiring social media platforms to display mandatory mental health warnings every time users log in, citing data showing heightened addiction, anxiety and depression risks among children and teens

Daniel Edelson, New York | 12.27.25

Iran’s crisis goes viral as Gen Z leads a bold challenge to the ayatollahs

They are young, plugged into TikTok and Instagram and no longer afraid. From a devastating water crisis to nostalgia for the shah’s style, Iran’s Generation Z is openly challenging the regime online. But before optimism, there is also a nightmare scenario that directly involves Israel

Effi Banay | 12.12.25

Foreign-run social media ‘sleeper cells’ trying to sway upcoming elections, watchdog warns

FakeReporter warns that AI-powered influence networks run by hostile states are infiltrating Israeli politics through seemingly authentic accounts, after Iranian-run fan group for lawmaker stayed online despite repeated alerts to Meta, cyber officials

Raphael Kahan | 12.04.25

One week off Instagram, TikTok linked to sharp drop in depression and anxiety, study finds

A large US study found that a one-week break from social media cut symptoms of depression, anxiety and insomnia, especially among those already struggling; researchers say the harm lies less in screen time than in unhealthy, passive use patterns

Tzur Gueta | 11.26.25

Amy Schumer wipes her Instagram clean, says she deleted all her old photos 'for no reason'

After years of battling body image issues, endometriosis and weight loss struggles, Amy Schumer deleted all her old Instagram posts, joking she did it “for no reason” as she embraces a new chapter feeling strong and confident

ynet Global | 11.12.25

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