MONDAY MORNING LEARNING – 7 JULY 2025
Published on 07 Jul '25
YouTube Revamps In‑Stream Trending Sections
YouTube overhauled its trending content presentation, removing in-stream trending lists and shifting them to the YouTube Charts hub. The change aims to improve content discovery by categorizing trending videos by topic—like music, podcasts, or trailers—making it easier for users to find what interests them.
Source: https://www.socialmediatoday.com/topic/social-media-updates/
YouTube Clarifies Monetization Rules on Inauthentic Content
Responding to creator concerns, YouTube provided more transparency on how “inauthentic content” is assessed. The update outlines new guidelines on what constitutes misleading titles, thumbnails, or mislabeled content—offering clarity on violations and eligibility for ads.
Meta Announces Major AI Investment Push
Meta committed to a substantial investment in its AI and AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) development. This initiative includes enhancing AI across its platforms—especially in content moderation, recommendation systems, and user personalization—signaling a strategic focus on AI-driven growth.
Source: https://www.socialmediatoday.com/topic/social-media-updates/
Facebook Cracks Down on Unoriginal Content Reach
Facebook rolled out measures to limit the visibility of “repeated or derivative” content to prioritize original posts. This move is designed to reduce content recycling and boost fresh, creator-produced material in users’ feeds.
Source: https://www.socialmediatoday.com/topic/social-media-updates/
Reddit Enforces Age‑Verification in the UK
Reddit implemented new age-checking protocols for UK users to comply with updated child protection laws. Users must now verify their ages before accessing potentially age-restricted content, reinforcing safer platform standards .
