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Russia bans WhatsApp, elevates state-controlled platform
WhatsApp, owned by Meta Platforms, has been entirely banned in Russia for not following local laws. The Kremlin has suggested that Russians use MAX,...
Big Tech Faces New Crackdown from European Regulators
European regulators have initiated various investigations into major technology companies in recent years.Alphabet, Google's parent company, is under investigation by the European Commission for...
Why Some Influencer Campaigns Explode: Network Effects, Social Proof, and Timing
When people say a campaign exploded, they usually mean it did something rare: performance got stronger over time instead of fading after the first...
How TikTok’s Algorithm Knows You Better Than You Do
The content recommendation algorithm behind TikTok is under scrutiny after its owner, ByteDance, formed a joint venture with American and global investors, including Oracle,...
Keith Lee Is TikTok USA’s First-Ever Creator of the Year
Content creators from various fields came together in Hollywood for the first U. S. TikTok Awards. The event featured fun activities such as Labubu...
How Globalized Fraud Made Its Way into Silicon Valley
The Scene Everyone Pretends Not to See
Somewhere in Shenzhen, China, a small advertising firm spins up a Facebook account using a fake name, a...
South Korea Media Regulator Nominee Signals Push for Social Media Curbs on Teenagers
South Korea’s nominee to head the country’s broadcast and media commission has said restricting social media use by teenagers would be a priority if...
Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban: Well-being in a Digital World
Australia’s new law delaying social‑media account access for under‑16s reflects growing concerns about youth mental health and digital well-being. The Albanese Government has framed...
Australia Enforces World-First Under-16 Social Media Ban Amid Teen Pushback
Australia has introduced a law banning under-16s from using 10 major social media platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. Platforms face fines of up...
Trump Criticizes EU $140M Fine on X, Warns Europe Is Heading ‘Bad Directions’
The European Union recently fined Elon Musk’s social media company X €120 million ($140 million) for violating online content rules, including failing to provide...