Generative AI (GenAI) is reshaping work, but adoption remains largely individual and experimental rather than coordinated into collaborative work. Whether GenAI can move from individual use to collaborative work is a critical question for future organizations. Journalism offers a compelling site to examine this shift: individual journalists have already been disrupted by GenAI tools; yet newswork is inherently collaborative relying on shared norms and coordinated workflows. We conducted 27 interviews with newsroom managers, editors and front-line journalists in China. We found that journalists frequently used GenAI to support daily tasks, but value alignment was safeguarded mainly through individual discretion. At the organizational level, GenAI use remained disconnected from team workflows, hindered by structural barriers and cultural reluctance to share practices. These findings underscore the gap between individual and collaborative work, pointing to the need to account for organizational structures, cultural norms, and workflow when coordinating GenAI for collaborative work.

VR live-streaming has become an emerging part on Douyin. This study aims to explore the technical modes, content strategies, user experiences in Douyin‘s VR live-streaming. Through interviews and focus groups, we found that VR technology is recognized by influencers and has become an essential part of their creative practice. For some influencers, VR technology is a key factor in enhancing audience engagement and immersive experiences, although technical literacy barriers may arise when setting up VR scenes. We also provide dimensions for improving and developing user adoption and experience of VR technology in social media environments.