Instagram Trials Downvote Button & YouTube Shorts Adds AI Features

Instagram is testing a downvote button for comments, while YouTube Shorts introduces new AI-generated video features.

Written by: Sophie Mason

🔽 Instagram tests downvote button for comments to reduce negative interactions. Users can tap a downward arrow next to comments to signal disapproval. The feature aims to address harmful remarks and create a friendlier environment within the app.

🎦 YouTube Shorts adds new generative AI features. Shorts creators will now be able to use Google's VEO 2 model to generate realistic video content from text prompts, add AI-generated backgrounds, and create entirely new short clips.  

💌 TikTok Shop introduces a ‘Most Loved’ tag to highlight top-rated products. Based on user feedback, this feature helps shoppers identify highly praised items.

💬 WhatsApp introduces chat themes and colour options, allowing users to personalise conversations with colourful backgrounds, alternative chat bubbles, and 30 new wallpapers.

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