Our Scans · (ZY.4.18) Media Studies · Weekly Summary

• [New] In 2026, leading CRM software insurance platforms will use AI to consolidate and analyze data from IoT devices, wearables, social media, etc., to get a detailed view of their customers. NASSCOM | The Official Community of Indian IT Industry
• [New] Lip Cosmetics represent the fastest-growing product segment, projected to expand at a CAGR of 7.8% between 2026 and 2033, supported by strong social media influence, growing demand for glosses and tinted balms, and ongoing product innovation. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The United Kingdom will institute a full social media ban for under-16s in 2027. The National
• [New] A legislation to ban social media for children under 15 would go into effect in 2027. / Canada WIRED Middle East
• [New] In an additive fashion, modern communicative technology (eg, social media) and disinformation campaigns pose serious threats to worldwide biosafety and biosecurity. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Amid a wave of optimistic media coverage, some senior Ukrainians are now warning against complacency. Atlantic Council
• [New] Key questions on the emerging social media bans are still outstanding, including which services will be within scope of the UK's ban and restrictions, how the EU's graduated approach will work in practice and how it will work alongside individual states' own ban plans. Passle
• [New] If a business is not using SEO, GEO, social media, Google Ads and online branding, it will lose customers to competitors. igmGuru
• [New] Dating, gaming, social media, ticketing, finance, and online communities could integrate World ID, making identity demand independent of token speculation. CoinStats
• [New] The National Health Service's digital transformation initiatives create opportunities for gaze-based interfaces that support patients with mobility impairments and communication disorders. / UK Market Data Forecast
• [New] We have not seen much progress in 2026, as communication gaps persist and recent external threats lead nonprofits to pull apart rather than unify as a broader aspirational community. / USA Progressive.org
• Developing markets are expected to lead entertainment and media growth rates, with China growing faster than the US in the outlook period. Carlos J. Ochoa Fernandez
• Intelligent systems are expected to outperform social media in customer communication over the past decade. SpringerLink
• Google Photos remains a robust option with plenty of AI features, though you will be subject to Google's ever-loosening privacy policies and will need to exercise caution in order to avoid having your media ingested for AI training. Engadget
• The EU will adopt a start date for children's use of social media as part of a new graduated approach to social media restriction, with parental oversight remaining central. Passle
• In spring 2027 it will bring in a social media ban for under-16s, which will include platforms like Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. / UK The Guardian
• Gaming continues its streak as one of the fastest-growing sectors within entertainment and media, with revenue projected to top $300 billion in 2028. Kavout
• Media & Entertainment is forecast to capture 29.0% share in 2026. FactMr
• Media & Entertainment is expected to account for 32.0% share in 2026. FactMr
• By Industry Vertical: Media & Entertainment is forecast to capture 29.0% share in 2026 where localization volume affects production economics. FactMr
• By Application: Media & Entertainment is expected to account for 32.0% share in 2026 because dubbing and digital video require approved speech. FactMr
• Social media platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, and X are seen as major contributors to disinformation, highlighting the risks companies face in digital ecosystems. Metro Atlanta CEO

Last updated: 20 August 2026