Microsoft's internal strategy for its new AI assistant, Scout, aims to create user addiction before expanding its features. Scout, previously known as ClawPilot, has been in pilot testing since March as part of Project Lobster.

Facebook has seen a significant decline in user engagement, particularly among those under 50. A recent exploration of the platform revealed a feed dominated by unrelated content rather than posts from friends or followed pages.

Dating apps experience increased user activity and profile creation leading up to Valentine's Day. Despite marketing as solutions to loneliness, many users feel lonelier during this time.