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29 Jan 2026

The Week in Social

Welcome to ‘The Week in Social’ our team sharing the top stories for you every week o the latest trends, updates and insights in the social-first world! Stories shared by the 1000heads team.

WEEKLY READING LIST 🤓

EDITS ADDS SIMPLIFIED COPY AND PASTE TOOLS

The update streamlines editing with easier copy and paste actions, improved track linking, and smoother video creation workflows.

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THREADS TESTS ANIMATED STICKERS IN POSTS

Users may soon add colorful, animated stickers to posts, offering more expressive and playful content options.

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META BANS TEEN ACCESS TO AI BOT CHARACTERS

New restrictions block teens from persona-based AI chatbots, aiming to improve safety and prevent harmful guidance.

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INSTAGRAM TESTS SHOWING FRIENDS INSTEAD OF FOLLOWING

Profile displays may shift to highlight mutual connections, emphasizing friends rather than total following counts.

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US TIKTOK USERS EXPLORE ALTERNATIVES AFTER OWNERSHIP CHANGE

Concerns around governance and content direction are prompting some users to look for other platforms.

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LINKEDIN ADDS GENERATIVE AI SKILL QUALIFICATIONS

Members can now display verified generative AI credentials on profiles, supported by approved AI training providers.

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