As major platforms face mounting scrutiny over content moderation and user privacy, a developer's vision for ethical social media draws support

The changes Instagram says it’s implementing, including a vertical grid, will be familiar to users of the vulnerable video app. The rectangular grid was just the beginning.

Instagram has made changes in recent days that appear to be aimed at attracting TikTok users while the short-video app’s future remains in limbo.

The developer behind Pixelfed, Loops, and Sup, open source alternatives to Instagram, TikTok, and WhatsApp, respectively, is now raising funds on

TikTok first displayed a message saying the app was unavailable and later thanked Trump after it restored service.

Controversy and uncertainty are swirling around the two major image sharing platforms – and Flickr is looking pretty good right now

According to a report from The Information, Instagram has been actively courting creators with followings in the millions, particularly those who launched their careers on TikTok. On offer are monthly cash incentives ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 if they prioritize posting to Reels.

A new report claims that Instagram is offering content creators $50,000 or more to leave TikTok and post on Reels instead.

Instagram on Sunday rolled out Edits, a video-editing product that appeared similar to CapCut, which is owned by TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance.

Though the TikTok Ban lasted less than 24 hours, content creators and influencers have been pushed to consider other social media platforms outside of TikTok.

The tool is slated to be released on March 13, Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, announced. TikTok has since restored service in the US.