Disney, TikTok strike first-of-its-kind global deal to bring short-form creator content to Disney+
Disney and TikTok launched a global short-form content-sharing partnership that lets TikTok creators use Disney films and TV clips, feeding a new vertical-video
Variety · +15 outlets
TikTok cites moderator error as Perez Hilton self-harm livestream stayed up about 15 minutes before takedown
TikTok said a moderator error delayed removal of blogger Perez Hilton's livestream showing apparent self-harm; his account was banned and family confirmed he is
The Verge · +15 outlets
TikTok withheld safety algorithm update from 15 million US users during engagement test; teen later died, report finds
A report alleges TikTok intentionally withheld an algorithm safety fix from 15 million US users to measure engagement, and one affected teenager later died by s
Yahoo · +12 outlets
TikTok closes Nashville office, cuts 250 jobs including content moderators
TikTok closed its Nashville office and laid off 250 employees as it expands AI moderation, reducing human content review capacity.
The New York Times · +10 outlets
Mexican influencer César Gastélum shot dead during livestream in Sinaloa
Mexican TikTok influencer César Gastélum was fatally shot while livestreaming in Culiacán, Sinaloa, with thousands watching.
The New York Times · +14 outlets
Two French streamers convicted over violence preceding livestream death of associate
Two French streamers received suspended jail sentences in connection with the death of an associate, known as a 'trash streamer', that occurred during livestrea
The New York Times · +14 outlets
TikTok closes Nashville office as AI moderation expands
TikTok's Nashville office closure and 250 layoffs come as the company expands AI-driven content moderation.
The New York Times · +5 outlets
TikTok cuts Nashville office and 250 jobs as AI moderation expands
TikTok's office closure raises questions about moderation capacity amid its growing reliance on AI systems.
The New York Times · +4 outlets
TikTok settled every addiction lawsuit that reached a courtroom, five in a row
TikTok has now settled every addiction lawsuit brought to a courtroom, including three settled on Monday, according to a report.
moneywise.com · +14 outlets
SoftBank posts profit beat boosted by stakes in Intel and TikTok-owner ByteDance
SoftBank reported stronger-than-expected quarterly profit, lifted by its investment stakes in Intel and ByteDance, TikTok's parent company.
CNBC · +4 outlets
Metricool study finds YouTube 'slow burn' effect: more views, less watch time, longer content shelf-life
Metricool's 2026 YouTube study reports a shift where videos gain more views over time but with reduced watch time and longer content shelf-life.
Metricool · +1 outlets
YouTube and TikTok briefly banned Baldur's Gate 3 official livestream over 'demon sex' content
Larian Studios' official Baldur's Gate 3 livestream was briefly removed from YouTube and TikTok, which the studio attributed to content moderation flags over ex
PC Gamer · +2 outlets
Adobe brings 70 tools across creative and productivity suites to ChatGPT
Adobe released a ChatGPT plugin bringing 70 tools from Photoshop, Firefly, Premiere, Acrobat and other suites into the AI assistant.
Neowin · +14 outlets
Kick pays streamers 60% more per subscriber than Twitch, report says
Kick reportedly offers streamers 60% higher subscriber payouts than Twitch, and in 2026 streamers no longer have to choose between the platforms.
openPR.com · +3 outlets
Sydney Towle, TikTok creator who documented rare cancer journey, dies at 26
TikTok creator Sydney Towle, who shared her battle with a rare cancer, has died at age 26.
USA Today · +14 outlets
Microdrama platform on track to earn $1B
A microdrama platform is projected to earn $1 billion, highlighting the fast growth of the short-form drama category.
KTLA · +4 outlets
TikTok correspondents selected to capture FIFA World Cup content
TikTok has selected correspondents and will stream 2026 FIFA World Cup content as part of its sports coverage push.
MediaPost · +14 outlets
YouTube's 2026 creator economy shifts toward longer content shelf-life, according to study
A YouTube study indicates creators benefit from longer content shelf-life and more views, though watch times are declining.
Metricool · +11 outlets