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 🤓
2026 SOCIAL MEDIA BENCHMARKS REVEALED
A new report analyzing 70 million posts outlines average performance trends across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and X.
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META DEVELOPS AI CHATBOT FOR GROUP CHATS
The proposed assistant would summarize missed messages, surface mentions, and provide reminders through a private sidebar within chats.
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META TESTS STANDALONE AI VIDEO APP
A dedicated Vibes app featuring AI-generated video content is being trialed in select markets following strong engagement in the main AI app.
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YOUTUBE EXPANDS AUTO-DUBBING TO ALL CREATORS
Automatic translation tools are now widely available, helping creators reach global audiences with localized audio tracks.
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X EXPERIMENTS WITH AI-POWERED COMMUNITY NOTES
The platform is testing AI-assisted notes to support collaborative fact-checking and reduce misinformation.
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TIKTOK ENHANCES SHOP PROMOTION PROGRAM
An updated Smart Promotion offering provides greater product visibility and reduced fees to attract more merchants.
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