Instagram has introduced an AI-powered transition feature for Stories that allows users to transform static images into animated videos directly within the app, expanding its creative tools against TikTok and YouTube Shorts competition. https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-adds-ai-transition-option-for-still-image-based-stories/815382/ #Media #SocialMedia #ShortFormVideo #AI
Instagram adds AI transition option for still image-based Stories

The platform’s new tool within the image gallery will allow users to generate moving displays that show up as videos.

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TikTok star Taylor Frankie Paul was chosen to lead ABC's The Bachelorette in a bid to attract younger viewers to the ageing franchise. However, ABC dropped her just before the premiere after 2023 footage emerged showing her allegedly attacking her ex-boyfriend. The decision highlights the risks of casting social media influencers in traditional media roles. #Media #SocialMedia #ShortFormVideo #TikTok https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd9vd35jgqqo
The Bachelorette's messy break-up with Taylor Frankie Paul

The TikTok and reality TV star was a risky choice for the squeaky clean franchise - and ended up being a wrong one.

Meta's Edits app has introduced new cinematic effects and enhanced editing controls, strengthening its competition with TikTok and YouTube Shorts. The update adds more creative tools for creators producing short-form video content. https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/edits-adds-more-effects-and-enhanced-editing-controls/815271/ #Media #SocialMedia #ShortFormVideo #Meta
Edits adds more effects and enhanced editing controls

The Edits team has also added some new cinematic effects and editing options. 

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Facebook Will Pay Creators $3K Per Month to Post Videos

Creators will have to post 15 videos per month on Facebook.

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YouTube has launched a new AI-powered Reimagine option for Shorts that enables viewers to generate their own videos based on scenes from clips. The feature expands creative tools on the short-form video platform as competition intensifies. https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/youtube-launches-ai-powered-reimagine-option-for-shorts/815153/ #Media #SocialMedia #ShortFormVideo #YouTube
YouTube launches AI-powered “Reimagine” option for Shorts

The feature enables Shorts viewers to generate their own videos based on a scene from a clip.

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YouTube has announced a new partnership with FIFA for the 2026 World Cup, enabling approved creators to access match footage, publish highlights, Shorts and behind-the-scenes content. FIFA media partners can live-stream the first 10 minutes of every match, with select full match streams available. https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/youtube-partners-with-fifa-on-exclusive-world-cup-elements/815014/ #Media #SocialMedia #ShortFormVideo #YouTube

Justine Moore (@venturetwins)

원래 머리 땋는 일을 하던 한 여성이 인스타그램에서 'AI 헤어 머신'으로 보이는 도구로 만든 마법 같은 헤어 영상을 올려 이전보다 훨씬 많은 조회수를 얻고 있는 사례입니다. 개인 크리에이터가 AI 기반 헤어 시뮬레이션·영상 생성 도구를 활용해 소셜 미디어에서 큰 관심을 끌고 있는 혁신적 응용 사례로 볼 수 있습니다.

https://x.com/venturetwins/status/2033752712983265667

#ai #instagram #contentcreation #shortformvideo

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Stumbled upon this woman on IG who used to braid hair for a living. Now she makes these magical AI hair machine videos and gets infinitely more views.

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The US-Israel war with Iran is being called 'the first TikTok war', with the USA putting out memes online mixing footage of missiles with cartoons and game footage. https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c3ewg5vwyjzo #Media #SocialMedia #ShortFormVideo #TikTok
Why the US-Israel war with Iran is 'the first TikTok war'

The USA is putting out memes online mixing footage of missiles with cartoons and game footage.

One third of Americans use TikTok, with users skewing younger, more liberal and higher income than non-users. Half of US teens use it daily. Most Americans (57%) support banning TikTok over data privacy concerns, though users themselves are more divided. The platform's future in the US remains uncertain despite its recent deal with non-Chinese investors. https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2026/03/02/8-facts-about-americans-and-tiktok/ #Media #ShortFormVideo #TikTok
8 facts about Americans and TikTok

In the wake of TikTok's deal to make its U.S. operations backed largely by non-Chinese investors, here’s what we know about Americans and TikTok.

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Meta has added new features to its Edits video editing app, including freeze frame to pause on specific frames, personalized sound effects that match video content, and a voiceover teleprompter. The updates aim to help creators produce better Reels and short-form video content. https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/meta-adds-new-tools-including-freeze-frame-to-edits/814508/ #Media #SocialMedia #ShortFormVideo #Meta
Meta adds new tools including freeze frame to Edits

The new features, which also include a voiceover teleprompter and personalized sound effects, are part of a swiftly expanding suite of creative options in the app.

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