🔎 Today’s Daily Sift: Social Media Macro Forces Indonesia just announced a nationwide ban on social media for users under 16, targeting platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and X. The reasoning is addiction, cyberbullying, scams, and explicit content. This signals a deeper shift. Governments are no longer treating social platforms as entertainment products. They are treating them as developmental environments. Once that framing sticks, expect age gates, algorithm audits, and tighter regulation worldwide. Platform Evolution Platforms are morphing into full digital operating systems. Instagram is rolling out expanded scheduling and grid editing tools while experimenting with AI driven creative features that many creators say are disrupting reach. Meanwhile X continues experimenting with creator monetization and expanded messaging infrastructure. The feed is becoming infrastructure for identity, communication, and commerce. Creator Economics Virality is no lo...