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Telecommunications & Media
Meta monetises Instagram photo editing with AI subscription
Instagram has begun testing limits on AI-powered photo editing features, allowing users to buy additional use through a paid subscription after hitting a cap. Some accounts are shown a prompt to upgrade to Meta One Core or wait until the next day. A test account was offered an auto-renewing plan after a one-month free trial at $7.99 per month. Meta says general Meta AI use remains free, with caps applied to high-compute features.
AI & Enterprise
Meta launches paid subscription plans globally for Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp
Meta is expanding consumer subscription plans globally for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, TechCrunch reported on Tuesday. The plans add features such as profile customisation, super reactions and story insights, and do not replace Meta Verified. Meta is also testing two Meta One plans for Meta AI users, with trials starting next month in Singapore, Guatemala and Bolivia. Creator and business plans enter testing this week.
Telecommunications & Media
Korean watchdog targets Meta over Instagram account suspensions, enforcement in doubt
South Korea’s broadcast and communications watchdog has begun a fact-finding probe into Meta Platforms over allegations it suspended many Instagram accounts without just cause during a mass suspension wave that affected local users last year. The case could lead to corrective orders or penalties under telecom rules that bar service restrictions without legitimate reasons. Doubts persist over enforcement, as the regulator has yet to collect a 68 billion won fine from Google and Apple. Victims would also need separate civil suits for damages.
