The European Union has ordered TikTok to modify its "addictive design" or face substantial fines, while YouTube revealed it generated over $60 billion in revenue in 2025, according to reports released this week. Simultaneously, the United States is gearing up for the Super Bowl, a major economic driver, as India's cricket team secured a victory in the T20 World Cup.
The European Commission found that TikTok, owned by a Chinese company, had not adequately assessed how features like autoplay could harm users, particularly children, and failed to implement measures to mitigate these risks, according to a BBC Technology report. The EU's investigation, which began in February 2024, prompted the warning. A TikTok spokesperson told the BBC that the findings were a "categorically false and entirely meritless depiction of our platform" and that the company planned to challenge them.
In the business sector, Google disclosed that YouTube's revenue exceeded $60 billion in 2025, encompassing advertising and paid subscriptions, as reported by BBC Business. This figure surpasses streaming rival Netflix's $45 billion revenue. Hanna Kahlert, a senior analyst at Midia Research, noted that while the announcement was significant, it was "perhaps not a surprising one," given YouTube's status as "almost infrastructural for digital natives."
Meanwhile, the United States is preparing for the Super Bowl, with the Seattle Seahawks facing the New England Patriots at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Sunday, as reported by Al Jazeera. The event is expected to energize fans and drive significant spending on food, drinks, and watch parties across the country. The New York Times also reported on the upcoming Super Bowl, noting the prevalence of artificial intelligence-themed commercials, with at least ten ads expected to feature AI chatbots or related services.
In the realm of sports, India's cricket team, led by captain Suryakumar Yadav, defeated the United States by 29 runs in the T20 World Cup, according to Al Jazeera. Yadav scored 84 not out off 49 balls, helping India recover from a challenging start.
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