Geld machen, Strafen zahlen
Topics discussed
Intro: Meta's 2-hour teen limit and Bilibili
Guest introduction and episode context
Meta's EU fine and US regulatory pressure
Defining social media: WhatsApp and Facebook changes
Algorithmic feeds and DSA regulations
Critique of reporting mechanisms and age checks
Meta's AI investment and shareholder structure
TikTok layoffs and content supply issues
Addiction mechanisms vs. product innovation
The corrosive nature of ad-based business models
TikTok's strategy and Chinese market comparison
AI data centers and political implications
Cross-platform account linking and regulation
Proposal for a 'sugar tax' on social media
Bilibili's global expansion and creator appeal
Revenue share models: YouTube vs. TikTok
YouTube's view counting and Bilibili's strategy
Challenges of Bilibili's international growth
App experience: WeChat, Douyin, and task switching
TikTok Lite and alternative app experiences
Outro: Windows 95 nostalgia and listener questions
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