| 26.04.2024 13:30
TikTok banned in multiple countries
TikTok, the popular video-sharing app owned by China-based parent company ByteDance, is facing increasing scrutiny and bans around the world. In the United States, new legislation threatens a nationwide ban on TikTok unless ByteDance divests from the app. The bill reflects bipartisan fears in Washi...
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| 25.04.2024 21:02
TikTok law sparks Beijing-Washington showdown. What's next?
law that would force the social media platform to break ties with its China-based parent company, ByteDance, in a move that is almost certainly backed by Chinese authorities. The legislation, signed by U.S. President Joe Biden, could allow Washington to target other China-related apps as well, such...
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| 25.04.2024 01:37
Biden Signs Bill Potentially Banning TikTok, Campaign Vows to Stay Active
President Joe Biden found himself in a peculiar position last month when a video of him showing off his putting skills at a public golf course in Michigan went viral on TikTok. The video captured a friendly putting competition between Biden and 13-year-old Hurley "HJ" Coleman IV, with both players...
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| 24.04.2024 18:40
Key Questions Answered: Potential US TikTok Ban Implications
After years of attempts to ban the Chinese-owned app TikTok, a measure has finally won congressional approval and is on its way to President Biden for his signature. The measure gives ByteDance, the Beijing-based parent company of TikTok, nine months to sell the company, with a possible additional...
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| 24.04.2024 14:31
US considering ban on TikTok following India's lead
In June 2020, India banned the hugely popular Chinese app TikTok, along with dozens of other Chinese apps, following a military clash along the India-China border that resulted in the deaths of twenty Indian and four Chinese soldiers. The government cited privacy concerns and the threat that Chines...
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| 22.04.2024 22:00
EU Investigates TikTok Lite for Potential Fines and Suspension
European Union regulators have issued a warning to TikTok regarding potentially addictive features on its TikTok Lite app, threatening the company with fines and even a possible forced suspension of the app in certain regions. The EU investigation focuses on new features that allow users to earn re...
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| 22.04.2024 19:55
The EU ratchets up pressure on TikTok's new rewards app over risks to kids, warns of suspension
The European Union has demanded TikTok provide more information about its new app, TikTok Lite, which pays users to watch videos. The EU's executive Commission has opened formal proceedings to determine whether the app breaches the bloc's new digital rules after its rollout in France and Spain. The...
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| 20.04.2024 21:19
House votes on TikTok ban, app likely to stay
The House of Representatives passed legislation on Saturday that would ban TikTok in the United States if the China-based owner, ByteDance Ltd, does not sell its stake within a year. The decision to include TikTok in a larger foreign aid package was fast-tracked after an earlier version of the bill...
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| 19.04.2024 10:13
Apple Complies with Beijing's Order to Remove WhatsApp from China App Store
Apple has removed the popular messaging apps WhatsApp and Threads from its app store in China, following an order from the country's internet watchdog citing national security concerns. The Cyberspace Administration of China ordered the removal of these apps, both owned by Meta, from the China stor...
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| 12.04.2024 02:28
Elon Musk clashes with Brazilian judge over free speech
Billionaire Elon Musk's clash with Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes in Brazil over free speech, far-right accounts, and misinformation on X has taken center stage in the nation of 203 million people. Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, bought X in 2022 and has been accused of reinstating pr...
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| 10.04.2024 03:01
Tribal nations sue social media over Native youth suicides
Two tribal nations, the Spirit Lake Tribe in North Dakota and the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, are taking a stand against social media giants, accusing them of contributing to the disproportionately high rates of suicide among Native American youth. In a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles county...
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| 09.04.2024 18:46
Laid-off workers find flexibility in content creation
Grace Xu, a former banking employee, recently found herself laid off from her job. However, instead of seeking traditional employment, she decided to pursue a career as a content creator. Xu, who has a following of roughly 300,000 on TikTok, shared the news with her followers and expressed her beli...
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| 06.04.2024 08:36
States seek to restrict TikTok while governors secretly use it
As the debate over banning TikTok from state-owned devices and networks intensifies in state legislatures across the country, including in Pennsylvania where a bill is making its way to the governor's desk, politicians at all levels of government are actively using the app to reach a younger audien...
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| 04.04.2024 12:02
Track and Capture the Total Solar Eclipse with Apps!
On Monday, a total solar eclipse will occur, providing a rare opportunity for spectators across North America to witness this celestial event. As the moon passes in front of the sun, plunging parts of the continent into darkness, many will be eager to capture the moment through photos or videos. Ho...
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| 02.04.2024 14:44
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce earn Webby Award nominations, along with Sydney Sweeney, Ryan Gosling
The nominees for this year's Webby Awards have been announced by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences, with a star-studded list including Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Sydney Sweeney, Ryan Gosling, and Timothee Chalamet. Swift's Instagram message encouraging voter registration earned...
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| 27.03.2024 21:11
FTC Investigates TikTok Over Data Practices, Potential Lawsuit Looms
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is currently conducting an investigation into popular social media platform TikTok over its data and security practices, according to a person familiar with the matter. The probe could potentially result in a settlement or a lawsuit against the company. The FTC is...
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| 25.03.2024 13:45
Big brands prepared for potential TikTok shutdown, small businesses face uncertainty
The future of TikTok in the United States remains uncertain as Congress debates a bill that would require the platform's Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell its stake in the app within six months or face a nationwide ban. While big brands like Milani Cosmetics and e.l.f. Beauty have found su...
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| 25.03.2024 08:46
TikTok bill that could lead to ban faces uphill climb in the Senate
Thom Tillis has been receiving threatening messages from young TikTok users following the House passing legislation that could potentially ban the popular app. Tillis reported the threatening calls to the police, highlighting the influence social media platforms have on young people. The tech indus...
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| 22.03.2024 20:05
Trump's Truth Social set for Wall Street debut after Friday vote
The potential merger between Digital World Acquisition Corp. and Trump Media & Technology Group has investors on edge as they await the outcome of Friday's shareholder vote. If approved, the former president stands to own the majority of the combined company, with a stake potentially valued at over...
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| 21.03.2024 23:54
Proposed bill mandates ID and labeling for AI-generated media
A bipartisan bill was introduced in the House on Thursday aimed at addressing concerns about the potential misuse of artificial intelligence technology, specifically deepfakes. These deepfakes, which can be created using AI to mimic voices, faces, and actions of real people, have raised fears of mi...
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| 16.03.2024 08:30
TikTok creators warn of economic impact if app sees ban, call it a vital space for the marginalized
Alex Pearlman, a former stand-up comedian turned TikTok sensation with over 2.5 million followers, recently announced his first nationwide tour after quitting his customer service job. However, Pearlman, along with many other content creators on the platform, is outraged over a bipartisan bill pass...
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| 15.03.2024 13:41
Europe inquires about platforms' efforts to reduce generative AI risks
European Union regulators have intensified their scrutiny of big tech companies, including Google, Facebook, and TikTok, by requesting information on how they are addressing the risks associated with generative artificial intelligence, such as the spread of deepfakes. The European Commission has se...
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| 15.03.2024 12:56
Steve Mnuchin forms investor group to purchase TikTok
Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced on Thursday his plans to put together an investor group to purchase the popular social media app TikTok, following the passing of a bill in the House that would ban the app in the U.S. if its Chinese owner, ByteDance, does not sell its stake. Mnuch...
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| 14.03.2024 08:33
US Lawmakers Concerned TikTok is China's Tool
The United States House of Representatives has approved a bill that could potentially lead to a nationwide ban of the popular social media platform TikTok if its Beijing-based parent company ByteDance does not sell the subsidiary. Lawmakers in the U.S. have expressed concerns about the app's ties t...
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| 13.03.2024 08:45
House passes bill to ban TikTok, Senate approval uncertain
The House is expected to pass a bill on Wednesday that could potentially lead to a ban of the popular video app TikTok in the United States. Lawmakers are concerned about the ownership structure of the Chinese firm ByteDance, which owns TikTok, and believe it poses a threat to national security. Th...
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| 13.03.2024 01:14
TikTok's future uncertain as US lawmakers push for new owner
Lawmakers in the U.S. are threatening to ban TikTok, a popular social media app, unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, agrees to divest its ownership. A bipartisan bill is making its way through the U.S. House of Representatives, giving ByteDance a chance to keep TikTok running in the U.S....
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| 09.03.2024 01:03
US TikTok Ban Bill Gains Momentum, Biden Open to Signing
President Biden has announced his willingness to sign legislation that could potentially lead to a ban on the popular video-sharing app TikTok, owned by China-based company ByteDance. The bill, known as the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, would require ByteD...
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| 07.03.2024 20:18
House bill threatens TikTok ban unless divested from ByteDance
A new bill that could potentially ban TikTok from all US phones and tablets is set for a vote by a key House committee on Thursday. The draft legislation, introduced with bipartisan support, would require TikTok to be spun off from its China-linked parent company, ByteDance, within 165 days. If not...
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| 06.03.2024 17:13
Tech giants in Europe forced to change under Digital Markets Act
Europeans will soon see changes in their digital experiences as the Digital Markets Act (DMA) comes into effect, requiring tech giants like Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and TikTok owner ByteDance to adhere to new regulations by midnight Wednesday. The DMA, part of the European Union's ef...
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| 26.02.2024 18:46
Supreme Court takes up regulation of social media platforms in cases from Florida and Texas
The Supreme Court is currently facing challenges to state laws that could have a significant impact on how social media platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, and X regulate content posted by their users. These cases, being heard by the justices, are part of a series of cases this term that could pote...
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| 16.02.2024 22:22
Tech companies unite to combat AI-generated election trickery
Major Technology Companies Sign Accord to Combat AI-Generated Deepfakes in Elections Tech giants including Adobe, Amazon, Google, IBM, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, and TikTok have come together to voluntarily adopt measures to prevent the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to disrupt democratic...
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| 16.02.2024 16:05
Biden Campaign Joins TikTok Despite Divided American Opinion, AP-NORC Poll Reveals
In the midst of the upcoming presidential elections, President Joe Biden's campaign has turned to the popular video-sharing app TikTok as a means to engage with younger voters. However, the use of TikTok in the United States has sparked a divided opinion among adults in the country. According to a...
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| 15.02.2024 03:58
Cisco Systems Announces Massive Layoffs Amidst Tech Industry Downturn
In a move that reflects the growing trend of job insecurity in the technology industry, Cisco Systems, the internet networking pioneer, has announced that it will be laying off over 4,000 employees. This decision comes as a response to the company's latest quarterly results, which showed a decrease...
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| 15.02.2024 03:17
New York City sues social media platforms over youth mental health crisis
New York City has taken a groundbreaking step by filing a lawsuit against major social media networks, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube. The city's schools and public hospital system blame these platforms for fueling a childhood mental health crisis that is disrupting le...
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| 13.02.2024 02:17
Biden Campaign Embraces TikTok Despite Security Concerns
In a move aimed at appealing to young voters, President Joe Biden's reelection campaign has launched a TikTok account, despite ongoing concerns about the app's potential security risks. The campaign's first post featured the president being quizzed about the Super Bowl and referenced a political co...
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| 09.02.2024 20:59
Former TikTok Executive Files Lawsuit Against Company for Gender and Age Discrimination
Former TikTok executive Katie Puris has filed a lawsuit against the social media platform, alleging gender and age discrimination, as well as retaliation and wrongful termination. Puris, who served as the Global Head of Brand & Creative at TikTok, claims that she was fired in 2022 after making inte...
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| 08.02.2024 08:54
Alibaba announces $25 billion share buyback amid revenue disappointment
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding has announced an additional $25 billion authorization to its share buyback program, following lower-than-expected sales revenue for the last quarter of 2023. The company reported a 5% increase in sales to 260.3 billion yuan ($36.67 billion) for the qua...
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| 05.02.2024 23:30
Oversight board urges Meta to rethink its policy on manipulated media in high-stakes election year
The Meta Oversight Board, a quasi-independent board that reviews Facebook owner Meta's policies, has criticized the company's approach to manipulated media, calling it "incoherent" and insufficient in addressing the surge of online disinformation targeting elections worldwide. The board's review of...
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| 03.02.2024 12:56
Target pulls Civil Rights product after TikTok video exposes errors
Target has announced that it will cease the sale of a product dedicated to Civil Rights icons following a viral TikTok video that exposed significant errors within the product. The video, posted by Tierra Espy, a high school teacher from Las Vegas, showcased how three prominent Civil Rights icons -...
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| 02.02.2024 05:56
Songs by Taylor Swift, Drake and more are starting to disappear from TikTok. Here's why
TikTok users are in for a surprise as Universal Music Group (UMG) has decided to no longer allow its music on the popular social media platform. The licensing deal between UMG and TikTok expired on Wednesday, prompting the removal of a vast roster of popular songs from the app's library. UMG repres...
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| 01.02.2024 06:09
Nevada Attorney General Takes on Social Media Giants with State Court Lawsuits
Nevada's state attorney general, Aaron Ford, has taken a bold step by launching individual lawsuits against five major social media platforms, accusing them of creating addictive platforms that exploit vulnerable children. The lawsuits, filed in state court in Las Vegas, target TikTok, Snapchat, an...
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| 01.02.2024 06:08
YouTube under scrutiny for delayed removal of beheading video
A graphic video of a Pennsylvania man accused of beheading his father has sparked a debate about the ability of social media companies to prevent the spread of horrific content. Justin Mohn, 32, has been charged with first-degree murder and abusing a corpse after he beheaded his father, Michael, in...
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| 31.01.2024 23:09
Zuckerberg's Apology: Meta CEO expresses remorse to families of online exploitation victims
During a U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday, Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, issued a heartfelt apology to families who claimed that their children had been harmed by social media use. The hearing focused on the impact of social media on children, particularly regarding child se...
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| 31.01.2024 17:49
Licensing dispute threatens popular artists' presence on TikTok
Universal Music Group (UMG) has announced that it will no longer allow its music to be used on TikTok following the expiration of their licensing agreement. UMG represents a wide range of popular artists including Taylor Swift, Drake, Adele, Bad Bunny, and Billie Eilish. The decision comes after UM...
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| 24.01.2024 01:19
TikTok joins tech industry layoffs, cuts dozens of jobs in new year
TikTok, the popular social media platform known for its short-form video content, is joining the list of tech companies trimming jobs in the new year. The Beijing-based company, owned by ByteDance, has confirmed that it is laying off 60 workers in its advertising and sales unit. While TikTok did no...
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| 18.01.2024 04:19
Iowa Sues TikTok Over Content Misrepresentation
Iowa Joins Other States in Suing TikTok Over Alleged Deception Regarding Inappropriate Content DES MOINES, Iowa - Iowa has officially joined the growing list of states that are suing popular social media platform TikTok over allegations of deceiving consumers about the amount of "inappropriate cont...
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| 18.01.2024 03:35
Meta's "historical reluctance" to protect children on Instagram revealed in court documents
Newly unredacted documents from New Mexico's lawsuit against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, have revealed the company's "historical reluctance" to prioritize the safety of children on its platforms. The lawsuit, filed by New Mexico's Attorney General Raul Torrez in December, ac...
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| 11.01.2024 00:20
Federal Judge Temporarily Stops Ohio's Social Media Law Restricting Kids' Access
A federal judge in Ohio has temporarily blocked a state law that would have required social media platforms to obtain parental consent before creating accounts for children under the age of 16. The law, known as Ohio's Parental Notification by Social Media Operators Act, was set to take effect on J...
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| 09.01.2024 20:04
TikTok Restricts Data Tool, Hindering Content Assessment by Critics
In a move that has raised concerns about censorship and political influence, TikTok has restricted access to its Creative Center tool, which allows users to analyze popular videos and trending hashtags on the platform. The tool, which is primarily used by brands and advertisers, no longer allows us...
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| 08.01.2024 13:22
Unveiling the Dark Corners: A.I.'s Nefarious Future Revealed
In a disturbing trend, online trolls on the infamous message board 4chan have been utilizing artificial intelligence (A.I.) tools to spread racist and offensive content about individuals who have appeared before the Louisiana parole board. These trolls have been using A.I.-powered image generators...
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