Matt Navarra
Social media analyst/consultant; covers platform features, policy shifts, and implications for creators and media.
LinkedIn Allegedly Scans Browsers for Extensions, Gathers Data
LinkedIn is secretly scanning your browser for 6,000 extensions A report alleges LinkedIn uses hidden JavaScript on its website to scan visitors' browsers for installed extensions + collect device data The system collects 48 device signals, including CPU, memory, screen, language, audio info The report suggests LinkedIn can use data to track use of competitor’s job-hunting tools, and sensitive user traits LinkedIn disputes the allegations, saying scanning protects users from scraping + abuse
Music Labels Hire ‘Clippers’ to Fake Viral Hits
Music Labels Turn to “Clippers” to Manufacture Fake Viral Buzz at Scale “Clipping” is a viral marketing tactic where teams flood social platforms with content to fake organic virality Labels and agencies hire ‘clippers’ to mass-post memes, clips, and content across TikTok,...
Meta Defeats Spark Fresh US Social Media Regulation Push
Meta’s Court Defeats Fuel New Wave of Social Media Regulation Efforts in US Meta’s back-to-back court losses have ignited fresh momentum for social media regulation in the US Lawmakers argue rulings prove platforms cause harm through design, not just content Pressure is building...
Linktree AI Delivers Personalized Growth Recommendations for Creators
Linktree’s new AI tool gives creators real, personalized growth recommendations @linktr.ee has upgraded Insights Chat with personalized, AI-powered, data-driven recommendations The new tool pulls real performance data across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Creators using Linktree can ask for post ideas, traffic tips, and top-performing...
Grieving Parents Push for Stricter AI Online Safety Laws
A.I. Incites a New Wave of Grieving Parents Fighting for Online Safety Parents who lost children to chatbot interactions are joining social media safety campaigns. Megan Garcia sued Google and Character. AI in 2024 after her son Sewell died. Advocacy groups are pressing...
Albania Lifts TikTok Ban After Safety Upgrades
TikTok returns to Albania after government-imposed ban Albania has lifted its government-imposed ban on TikTok. The suspension followed the death of a teenage boy, with officials citing online bullying concerns. The Albanian government says TikTok has introduced stronger safety and moderation measures. The platform...