Social Media
TikTok estimates $81b US economic impact in 2025: report
The report said 27 million Americans visited an independent shop, cafe, or restaurant for the first time after seeing it on TikTok.
Aiko Gao Ishida · · 1 min read
TikTok settles Alabama safety case for at least $100m
The deal includes a two-hour daily limit and overnight restrictions for underage users.
Diya Lal · · 1 min read
Meta, Singapore police act against 3.7m scam-linked accounts
Meta removed more than 3.6 million dormant shell Pages in July.
Aiko Gao Ishida · · 1 min read
TikTok creator agencies turn to AI to cut costs
AI is reshaping creator networks, from finding new talent to powering virtual singers and automating day-to-day operations.
Minh Le · · 2 min read
US judge signals setback in TikTok’s $400m privacy deal
The proposed payout dwarfs Musical.ly’s $5.7 million FTC settlement from 2019.
Naomi Li Gan · · 1 min readTikTok Live adds AI assistant for creator networks
TikTok said more than 240 million creators went Live globally in 2025.
Minh Le · · 1 min readGen Z founders rethink social media with private virtual homes
Peeps reached 200,000 users in Taiwan by offering a gamified, intimate alternative to broadcast-heavy social media platforms.
Peter Cowan · · 3 min readAustralia to propose social media feed opt-out for users
Facebook already offers users a reverse-chronological Feeds tab.
Grace Priscilla Teo · · 1 min readWhatsApp faces lawsuit over wave of account blocks in Israel
The lead plaintiff, a Rishon LeZion travel company, was suspended three times.
Aiko Gao Ishida · · 1 min read