TikTok

Cambridge Prof: TikTok Crypto Influencers Cult-Like

According to a Cambridge professor, crypto influencers create inclusive communities that resemble cults to appeal to individuals' desire for social…

6 days ago

TikTok: U.S. Ban Inevitable Without Court Order

ByteDance says divestiture isn't possible, TikTok claims the law violates free speech, and has spent over $2 billion to protect…

2 weeks ago

TikTok: U.S. Ban Inevitable Without Court Block

TikTok and Chinese company ByteDance requested a U.S. court on Thursday to overturn a rule that will prohibit the popular…

2 weeks ago

TikTok Child Privacy Complaint Sent to Justice Dept

On Tuesday, the FTC referred a complaint against TikTok and its parent company ByteDance for potential pediatric privacy violations to…

2 weeks ago

FTC: TikTok Complaint Goes to Justice Dept

The Federal Trade Commission said on Tuesday that it is referring the complaint against TikTok to the Department of Justice…

2 weeks ago

Surgeon General Urges Social Media Warning Labels for Adolescents

On Monday, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy urged for warning labels on social media apps, emphasizing their risks to adolescent…

2 weeks ago

Appeals Court to Hear TikTok Ban Challenge Sept. 16

Monday, a U.S. appeals court announced oral arguments on Sept. 16 on legal challenges to a new legislation mandating China-based…

2 weeks ago

TikTok Admits Exploit on High-Profile Accounts

The security team at Tiktok is tackling a breach that let hackers access high-profile celebrity and brand accounts, including Paris…

4 weeks ago

Trump Joins TikTok, Gains 3 Million Followers Quickly

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has 3 million TikTok followers a day after joining the short video social media app…

4 weeks ago

TikTok to Create US Version of Core Algorithm

According to people with firsthand knowledge of the activities, TikTok is cloning its recommendation algorithm for its 170 million U.S.…

1 month ago