🔎 Today’s Daily Sift: Social Media Preview The feed is no longer just content. It is policy, power, and perception shaping reality in real time. ⸻ Macro Forces Governments are escalating fast. The “outrage economy” is now viewed as a systemic risk tied to real world harm. Multiple countries are moving to ban minors from social media entirely. Not regulate. Remove. ⸻ Platform Shifts Subtle but telling moves X brings back voice messaging Instagram extends comment control TikTok expands education plus commerce Platforms are evolving from feeds into full stack AI systems that control discovery itself. ⸻ Market Signals Advertising is destabilizing Brand participation is dropping in major events Companies like Unilever are preparing for AI driven discovery Search is fading Feeds and models are replacing it ⸻ Regulation A coordinated global shift is forming Countries are pushing strict age limits with heavy penalties This is no longer about safety alone It is about sovereignty o...