X Targets Nitter, Instagram Streamlines Reels Editing, Social Use Rises in Australia

Social media platform X has issued cease-and-desist letters to Nitter, an open-source project providing privacy-friendly front ends for the platform. X alleges that Nitter is engaged in scraping, demanding the removal of its instances and code repository. This move by X signals a stricter stance on third-party access and data collection.

In parallel, Instagram is introducing a new feature called 'First Draft' designed to simplify the video editing process for Reels. This tool automatically trims video clips to highlight key moments, aiming to reduce editing time and make content creation more accessible. Meanwhile, data from Australia indicates a rise in social media usage among individuals under 16, even after a ban was implemented, suggesting evolving digital engagement patterns among younger demographics.