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Meta Blocks ByteDance Ads Across Seven Markets in Competitive Moat Push
Meta banned all ByteDance advertising to prevent TikTok's parent from acquiring users, extending the policy beyond the U.S. to Canada, Egypt, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand and Vietnam.
Meta's New AI Targets Off-Platform Child Exploitation Links
Meta is deploying large language models and red-team agents to detect ads that funnel users to illegal child abuse material outside its platforms.
NFL Demands DHS Remove Dawkins Video in Border Post
The league asked the Department of Homeland Security to take down a social media post that paired the former Eagles safety's hits with commentary on migrants at the U.S. border.
Harris's Flower Analogy on Algorithms Draws Fox Mockery
Former Vice President Kamala Harris explained social media algorithms using a flower example, prompting ridicule from Sean Hannity and Jimmy Failla.
Meta, Google, TikTok Block Ads for Musk Documentary
Bleecker Street's film faces rejections from major platforms citing political content rules, forcing the distributor to appeal decisions that raise questions about how ad policies apply to documentary films.
Record 1.8 Million Devotees Overwhelm Jaipur Temple for Marriage Blessing Henna
Viral social media posts drew crowds to the Moti Dungri Ganesh Temple, exhausting 3,500 kilograms of sacred henna in three hours
EU Tech Chief Says U.S. Courts, Europe Regulate Same Companies
Henna Virkkunen argues that American lawsuits and European regulations target identical tech behaviors, contradicting industry claims of regulatory divergence.
Viral Harassment Cycle Exposes Social Media's Moderation Economics
A creator's innocent Disneyland video sparked coordinated harassment and doxing, illustrating why platforms now budget billions for safety infrastructure and the real cost of viral pile-ons.
W. Kamau Bell on the Tools That Keep Him Working—and Why He Quit Twitter
The comedian and podcast host explains his phone setup, browser chaos, and migration from Twitter to Instagram.
China Targets Online Pessimism as Economic Discontent Grows
China's internet regulator launched a two-month campaign in late September to suppress social media content deemed excessively pessimistic about the economy and personal prospects.
India's BJP Removes Social Media Team Posts After Appointments
Newly appointed BJP officials made their X profiles inaccessible hours after being announced, removing years of posts that had drawn controversy.
States Take Meta to Trial Over Child Safety, Citing $1.4 Trillion in Penalties
California Deputy AG Megan O'Neill told a federal jury Meta designed Instagram and Facebook to hook minors and concealed evidence of the harm.
Reddit Joins the S&P 500 on Aug. 18, Replacing AvalonBay Communities
S&P Dow Jones Indices confirmed Aug. 13 that RDDT enters the benchmark before the open Aug. 18, sending shares up as much as 12 percent in after-hours trading.
Reddit Joins S&P 500 on Aug. 18, Shares Rise 11% After-Hours
Reddit will replace AvalonBay Communities in the S&P 500 on Aug. 18, sending shares up 11 percent despite investor concerns over AI-driven search traffic.
Reddit's S&P 500 Entry Triggers Forced Buying as AI Search Risk Lingers
Reddit shares jumped 11 percent after S&P Dow Jones Indices confirmed an Aug. 18 index addition, generating mandatory institutional demand even as Google's AI Overviews threaten its user acquisition pipeline.
Meta Removes 750,000 Australian Teen Accounts as Regulators Weigh Legal Action
The social media giant deactivated hundreds of thousands of accounts since December as Australia's internet regulator considers an enforcement lawsuit and other nations eye similar restrictions.
Tyler, The Creator's 'Chromakopia' Keeps Fan Debates Running a Year After Release
Reddit threads and YouTube videos continue to dissect the rapper's eighth studio album and the fan dynamics surrounding it.
Bluesky Mobile Users Down 52 Percent From Peak as Protocol Strategy Takes Center Stage
Bluesky's mobile app hit 10.4 million monthly active users in June 2026, a 27.2 percent year-over-year drop, as the company bets its future on AT Protocol adoption rather than app growth.
Nostalgia Account 20YearsAgoSport Builds Large Following on X
An X account posting sports moments from 2006 has built a large following within weeks, tapping into fan demand for throwback content.
Spider-Man's Profit Machine vs. X's Ad Problem: Two Very Different Capital Stories
Sony extracts reliable returns from licensed IP across games and subscriptions, while X struggles to shrink its dependence on volatile advertising revenue.
Reddit Beats Revenue Estimates but Stock Falls on Absence of New AI Data Deals
The platform projected strong current-quarter revenue, but shares dropped after the company announced no additional data licensing agreements for AI training.
Meta Settles First Youth Mental Health Lawsuit: $5B Exposure Approaches
Meta avoided trial in first U.S. case alleging platforms harm teen mental health, but faces 100 more lawsuits from schools seeking damages
TikToker's Spirit Airlines Bid: Social Media's New M&A Frontier or Fleeting Trend?
A viral TikTok campaign to acquire the distressed Spirit Airlines after its operational collapse highlights the growing influence of social media on capital markets and the potential for retail investor-driven corporate action.
Meta Platforms Faces New Headwinds as Gen Z Seeks Real-World Connection
The burgeoning trend of young adults finding community in churches suggests a significant shift in discretionary time and spending, potentially impacting digital engagement platforms.
X's Grok-Powered Ad Timelines: A Bet on AI Monetization and Engagement
X is overhauling its content strategy by replacing Communities with AI-driven custom timelines and new ad placements, aiming to boost revenue and user engagement in a competitive social media landscape.