Social Media Today

• Instagram chief warns against eliminating algorithms

  Adam Mosseri told reporters in Australia that eliminating the algorithmic feed would create a less engaging experience for users.

• X rolls out number code access for DMs

  Users can generate unique, private 10-digit contact numbers to facilitate DMs with users they’re not connected to.

• Meta expands Community Notes to Latin America

  The company is starting to test its crowdsourced moderation feature with 16 countries including Mexico, Argentina, El Salvador and Venezuela.

• Instagram lets users add tagged posts to profile grids

  

  When a user is tagged in a post, they will now be able to display that post on their grid in-stream, facilitating collaborations.

• Snapchat expands Dynamic Product Ads to Sponsored Snaps

  

  The platform updated its commerce tools for advertisers ahead of the holiday season, allowing brands to showcase products via Snap DMs.