UK poised to ban social media for under-16s, joining Australia in age-restriction policy
The UK government is considering legislation to restrict social media access for children under 16, following Australia's lead and addressing concerns about add
BBC · +14 outlets
MrBeast becomes first creator to reach 500 million YouTube subscribers
The creator milestone marks a significant benchmark in platform growth, with YouTube CEO Neal Mohan acknowledging the achievement.
Exchange4Media · +14 outlets
Instagram teens regularly recommended sexual and explicit videos, new report finds
Research shows Meta's recommendation algorithm exposes young users to inappropriate content at scale, raising safety concerns.
Mashable · +14 outlets
Vine returns as diVine, Jack Dorsey's AI-free reboot targeting short-form creators
The revived platform promises six-second video format without algorithmic recommendations, positioning as alternative to algorithm-driven competitors.
The Eastern Herald · +8 outlets
Ariana Grande tells White House to stop using her music in immigration policy content
The artist publicly objects to her song being used in a government video on immigration enforcement, sparking broader discussion of music rights and political u
MSN · +14 outlets
TikTok launches digital trading cards for 2026 FIFA World Cup
The platform integrates collectible digital assets into its World Cup coverage, expanding monetization and engagement opportunities.
Social Media Today · +12 outlets
Tragic TikTok challenge: 12-year-old boy dies choking at NY school
Platform-driven safety incident highlights danger of viral challenges targeting minors.
hypefresh.com · +14 outlets
TikTok turns discovery into performance pitch as AI reshapes search landscape
The platform evolves its recommendation strategy in response to AI-powered search competition and changing user behavior.
Digiday · +1 outlets
Malaysia's under-16 social media ban leaves teens detached and displaced
Ground-level reporting on implementation of age-restriction policy shows social friction and unintended consequences for young people.
The Straits Times · +1 outlets
Brands flock to microdramas as short-form entertainment monetization strategy
Advertiser trend toward vertical drama content as brands invest in entertainment-driven marketing.
MSN
Short-form video scrolling fueling 'brain rot' and disrupting young people's lives
Health and wellness coverage highlights cognitive and behavioral impacts of endless short-video consumption patterns.
VnExpress International · +2 outlets
YouTube vs TikTok 2026: Comparative analysis of users, revenue, and creator economics
Industry statistics snapshot comparing platform scale and monetization models.
SQ Magazine · +14 outlets
Protesters warn of larger rallies if alleged TikTok restrictions continue in Malaysia
Youth mobilization against age-restriction policies demonstrates social tensions around platform access.
NST Online
ReelShort and Korea's Showbox partner on original short-form drama productions
The co-production deal targets vertical drama content for 2026, reflecting industry consolidation in short-form entertainment.
Yahoo News UK · +2 outlets
TikTok removes over 4 million Nigerian videos in three months, cracks down on harmful content
Platform enforcement action highlights moderation challenges and regional content policy implementation.
Independent Newspaper Nigeria · +5 outlets
Facebook and Instagram face global outage; Meta investigating service disruption
Platform reliability incident affects billion-user services.
NewsBricks · +14 outlets
Influencer marketing in Malaysia shifts as new platforms emerge
Industry report documents changes in creator partnerships and platform diversification across Southeast Asia.
BusinessToday Malaysia · +14 outlets
Every hour in first half of 2025, roughly 1,700 TikTok videos by Nigerians disappeared
Data reveals scale of content removal affecting Nigerian creator community.
techeconomy.ng · +3 outlets