39 stories tagged #TikTok

  1. Malaysia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Takes Effect
    world

    Malaysia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Takes Effect

    Malaysia enforces a ban on social media accounts for children under 16. Tech firms face fines of up to $2.5 million for non-compliance.

    yesterday 1 min read
  2. TikTok's AI Remix Feature Ignites Creator Backlash Over Consent and Likeness
    tech

    TikTok's AI Remix Feature Ignites Creator Backlash Over Consent and Likeness

    TikTok enabled an AI remix feature by default, sparking outrage among creators regarding consent and use of their content.

    4d ago 1 min read
  3. Social Media Giants Pay $27 Million in Landmark School Mental Health Lawsuit
    world

    Social Media Giants Pay $27 Million in Landmark School Mental Health Lawsuit

    Meta, Snap, TikTok, and YouTube settle with a Kentucky school district over claims of fueling a student mental health crisis.

    4d ago 1 min read
  4. ByteDance Boosts AI CapEx to $30B, Targets $70B Industry Spend
    tech

    ByteDance Boosts AI CapEx to $30B, Targets $70B Industry Spend

    ByteDance increases 2026 AI capital expenditure to $30B, with Goldman Sachs projecting $70B from Chinese internet firms.

    6d ago 1 min read
  5. ByteDance Develops Custom CPUs to Fuel AI Expansion
    tech

    ByteDance Develops Custom CPUs to Fuel AI Expansion

    ByteDance is designing custom CPUs to reduce costs and secure supply for its AI infrastructure, amidst surging prices and shortages.

    6d ago 1 min read
  6. OpenAI, Tech Giants Sign Accord to Combat AI Misinformation in Elections
    tech

    OpenAI, Tech Giants Sign Accord to Combat AI Misinformation in Elections

    OpenAI partners with Meta, Google, and others to fight deceptive AI content in elections. The accord focuses on detection, transparency, and education.

    last wk. 1 min read
  7. Malaysia mandates digital safeguards for minors starting June 1
    tech

    Malaysia mandates digital safeguards for minors starting June 1

    Malaysia requires digital platforms to restrict accounts for under-16s and strengthen content governance to protect minors.

    last wk. 1 min read
  8. Thunder’s Jared McCain Responds to Hate Over Nail Painting and TikTok
    sports

    Thunder’s Jared McCain Responds to Hate Over Nail Painting and TikTok

    Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain addresses online criticism for his colorful nails and dance videos while staying focused on basketball.

    last wk. 2 min read