- Feb 4, 2025
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1. Community Notes replacing fact-checking
Meta is replacing its traditional fact-checking system with Community Notes, which allows users to contribute context to posts. This is currently being tested in the U.S. on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. Notes only appear when there is broad agreement among contributors.
2. Return of the "Friends Tab"
Facebook is reintroducing the Friends Tab, allowing users to view posts, Reels, Stories, and updates specifically from their friends—separate from algorithm-suggested content or strangers.
3. Launch of Live Audio Rooms
Facebook is testing Live Audio Rooms, a feature similar to Clubhouse. It supports up to 50 speakers with unlimited listeners and is integrated with donation and nonprofit support tools.
4. Improved video creation & Threads-Fediverse integration
As of June 17:
- The video creation interface on Facebook is now simpler and more user-friendly.
- Threads now includes search features and integration with the Fediverse (decentralized platforms like Mastodon).
5. Parental Controls for Teen Accounts
Facebook and Messenger now include Teen Account features similar to Instagram. Parents can monitor livestreams, approve activity, and blur sensitive content in messages.
6. Mass Facebook Group Bans due to Technical Error
Thousands of Facebook groups were mistakenly suspended worldwide. Meta confirmed the issue and is restoring access. Admins are advised to wait rather than submit appeals immediately.
7. Ad Policy & Targeting Updates
- Starting June 23, 2025, Meta is reorganizing ad targeting groups to optimize ad performance.
- New restrictions on health, finance, and sensitive terms/images are being enforced more strictly since early 2025.
Meta is replacing its traditional fact-checking system with Community Notes, which allows users to contribute context to posts. This is currently being tested in the U.S. on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. Notes only appear when there is broad agreement among contributors.
2. Return of the "Friends Tab"
Facebook is reintroducing the Friends Tab, allowing users to view posts, Reels, Stories, and updates specifically from their friends—separate from algorithm-suggested content or strangers.
3. Launch of Live Audio Rooms
Facebook is testing Live Audio Rooms, a feature similar to Clubhouse. It supports up to 50 speakers with unlimited listeners and is integrated with donation and nonprofit support tools.
4. Improved video creation & Threads-Fediverse integration
As of June 17:
- The video creation interface on Facebook is now simpler and more user-friendly.
- Threads now includes search features and integration with the Fediverse (decentralized platforms like Mastodon).
5. Parental Controls for Teen Accounts
Facebook and Messenger now include Teen Account features similar to Instagram. Parents can monitor livestreams, approve activity, and blur sensitive content in messages.
6. Mass Facebook Group Bans due to Technical Error
Thousands of Facebook groups were mistakenly suspended worldwide. Meta confirmed the issue and is restoring access. Admins are advised to wait rather than submit appeals immediately.
7. Ad Policy & Targeting Updates
- Starting June 23, 2025, Meta is reorganizing ad targeting groups to optimize ad performance.
- New restrictions on health, finance, and sensitive terms/images are being enforced more strictly since early 2025.