39 stories tagged #TikTok

  1. US Government Collects $10B Fee from TikTok Deal
    tech

    US Government Collects $10B Fee from TikTok Deal

    The Trump administration secured a $10 billion transaction fee from the TikTok deal-71% of its value-marking a seismic shift in federal involvement in private tech deals.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  2. Hot Water Trend: Hydration or Health Fad?
    health

    Hot Water Trend: Hydration or Health Fad?

    TikTok's latest wellness trend, drinking hot water, is gaining traction. Experts weigh in on its potential benefits for digestion, skin, and weight loss.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  3. Indonesia to Ban Social Media for Under 16s
    world

    Indonesia to Ban Social Media for Under 16s

    Indonesia introduces a ban on social media and online platforms for users under 16, citing concerns over cyberbullying, pornography, and addiction.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  4. Trump, Bondi Sued Over ByteDance TikTok Deal Approval
    world

    Trump, Bondi Sued Over ByteDance TikTok Deal Approval

    Lawsuit challenges legality of US government's approval for ByteDance's TikTok joint venture, citing unmet legal requirements and potential content censorship.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  5. TikTok Use Classified as Addiction by Scientists
    health

    TikTok Use Classified as Addiction by Scientists

    New research suggests problematic TikTok usage exhibits characteristics of addiction, impacting mental health and daily life.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  6. TikTok Rejects End-to-End Encryption for Direct Messages, Citing User Safety
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    TikTok Rejects End-to-End Encryption for Direct Messages, Citing User Safety

    TikTok announces it will not implement end-to-end encryption for direct messages, prioritizing user safety and law enforcement access over absolute privacy, diverging from industry trends.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  7. Algorithms Rule: How Platforms Engineer Democratic Narratives
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    Algorithms Rule: How Platforms Engineer Democratic Narratives

    Examines how social media algorithms prioritize engagement over truth, amplifying divisive content and shaping democratic discourse.

    3mo ago 1 min read