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Creator Economics & Platform Policy Shifts Dominate

AI
Oct 23 — Oct 24, 2026

YouTube introduces a consistency-based bonus program for Shorts creators while regulatory pressure mounts globally—Greece passes a teen social media ban, and Change.org pivots to AI-powered activism tools. Meanwhile, M&A activity continues with Viant acquiring TVision Insights.

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YouTube's new Shorts bonus program rewards upload consistency, signaling a shift toward predictable creator behavior and platform engagement metrics.

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Greece's teen social media ban reflects intensifying global regulatory scrutiny on youth-facing platforms, with implications for ad targeting and content moderation strategies.

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