According to a March Pew Research study of 10,000 American adults, TikTok was least likely to influence news stories through algorithmic recommendations or content moderation than Facebook, Instagram, and X.
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EU Forces TikTok to Comply with New Digital Market Laws
ByteDance, owner of TikTok, must comply with the Digital Markets Act, with the EU regulator rejecting ByteDance's claim that TikTok should not be classified as a "gatekeeper" in the digital space.
TikToker Lai Yi Jing Exposes Scammer Promising $9,000 in Return for Sexual Photoshoot Involving 50 Men
A Singapore TikToker's viral video warns women about a scam offering $9,000 for a sexually suggestive photoshoot involving 50 men.
Gen Zs in Asia-Pacific Rely on TikTok, Influencers for Shopping Decisions: KPMG Study
Gen Z has been primarily looking for trends online rather than visiting department stores, according to a recent report.
TikTok Ban Could Suppress Minority Voices, Justice Groups Argue in Court
A coalition of social and racial justice groups argued in a legal brief that a federal ban or forced sale of TikTok would suppress minority voices by disrupting a crucial platform for online connection and advocacy.
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Hackers have taken over major TikTok accounts, including those of CNN, Sony, and Paris Hilton, by exploiting a vulnerability that requires only opening a direct message without additional user actions.
Former US president Donald Trump joined TikTok in a surprise move, with his first video post being his attendance on UFC 302.
The "Smellmaxxing" trend on TikTok encourages teenage boys and girls in the US to increasingly invest in upscale designer perfumes, becoming a new demographic target for brands.
TikTok restricted state-backed media to combat foreign influence during a crucial election year in numerous nations.
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers sued TikTok, alleging that it is addictive and unsafe for youth, contributing to their mental health crisis.
TikTok is leaning on generative AI to boost its digital advertising business. TikTok is leaning on generative AI to boost its digital advertising business.
TikTok has launched a $1 million program for socially driven creators amid a potential ban in the US.
Billionaire Frank McCourt is organizing a group to acquire TikTok's US businesses, joining a growing list of investors seeking chances under a new legal order to sell the platform's Chinese parent company.
Police are deeply concerned about the ongoing issue of underage teenagers buying knives online as the sale of weapons through social media platforms by illegal dealers is a troubling trend that continues to raise alarm.
