As per a report from Reuters, President-elect Donald Trump has expressed that the US should "start thinking" about keeping TikTok "around for a while." This statement marks the most significant support for the Chinese social media app to date. TikTok is currently struggling due to a new law enacted by the Biden administration that will lead […]
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The European Union (EU) has initiated a second probe into TikTok, suspecting potential breaches of the Digital Services Act (DSA) in Romania, according to a statement from the European Commission. Initial Investigation Earlier this year, in February, the EU began looking into the controversial Chinese social media app for alleged DSA violations. These issues include the
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TikTok, the popular platform for short videos, has submitted an emergency request to postpone its expected ban in the US set for January 19, 2025. The parent company, ByteDance, a Chinese tech giant, claims that the Supreme Court requires additional time to evaluate the case. Impact on Users and Businesses In a statement, ByteDance highlighted that
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TikTok’s parent firm ByteDance has faced a setback in its latest legal battle in US courts concerning a possible ban on the app. A federal appeals court has declined to intervene in a bill that could put ByteDance in a difficult situation; if the law proceeds as intended, the company will be forced to either divest
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Although social media platforms can serve educational purposes, the unfortunate reality is that many teenagers spend excessive amounts of time glued to their screens, using apps like TikTok or Instagram without gaining any meaningful advantages for their lives. While parents in other countries might view this ban as excessive, Australia has determined that teenagers under 16
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Last year, the Canadian government began examining the expansion strategy of ByteDance Ltd., the firm responsible for TikTok, which intended to establish a local branch named "TikTok Technology Canada Inc." Unfortunately, this initiative was halted as the government opted to eliminate TikTok’s business operations in the nation, which also results in the loss of hundreds of
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Attorneys general from more than a dozen U.S. states, plus the District of Columbia, have taken legal action against TikTok. These lawsuits argue that the app is harming the mental well-being of young users by making it highly addictive. Moreover, they assert that TikTok’s algorithm curates content that aligns with users’ preferences, resulting in excessive screen
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TikTok is currently experimenting with 60-minute video uploads on its platform, following an earlier test of 30-minute video uploads in January. This new 60-minute feature is accessible to a select group of users in certain markets. However, the company has no immediate plans to roll this out to all users. Shift in Strategy This development signifies
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TikTok's recent legal move has intensified its conflict with the U.S. government. By filing a lawsuit against the Biden administration's divestiture bill, the social media giant argues that the law unfairly singles out its platform. Beckman, TikTok's U.S. public policy director, strongly criticized the bill, deeming it unconstitutional and warning of severe consequences for its vast
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The US House of Representatives has sparked renewed discussion surrounding TikTok by proposing a potential ban or sale of the app. This time, the bill has been linked to a crucial foreign aid package, elevating its importance and possibly expediting the process. Revised Bill Key Points The updated bill mandates ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, to divest
