Figma acquires AI-powered media generation company Weavy; plus Threads now lets you approve and filter your replies

Update: 2025-10-30

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Design platform Figma said today that it has acquired AI-powered image and video generation company Weavy. The startup will join Figma under a new brand called Figma Weave.

Also, Threads continues to ship new features at a rapid pace. Shortly after the launch of communities and disappearing “ghost posts,” the social networking app on Thursday introduced new tools that will give users more control over their conversations on the platform.

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Figma acquires AI-powered media generation company Weavy; plus Threads now lets you approve and filter your replies

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Figma acquires AI-powered media generation company Weavy; plus Threads now lets you approve and filter your replies

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Figma acquires AI-powered media generation company Weavy; plus Threads now lets you approve and filter your replies