New legal documents claim that TikTok, the popular social media app, knew about the risks that children and teenagers face on its platform. These risks include exposure to harmful content, online bullying, and potentially dangerous challenges. According to the documents, the company allegedly failed to take proper action to protect younger users, even though it … Read more
US talks were abruptly terminated by Chinese firm specifics, citing $2 billion spent on a draft security deal ByteDance, a Chinese internet company, has filed additional court documents contesting the US government’s “unconstitutional singling out of TikTok,” disclosing new information regarding the breakdown of talks to potentially ban the app. Joe Biden’s April legislation gives … Read more
Joe Biden signed a bill requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok to an approved buyer by January 19, 2025, or face a US ban TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, have filed a lawsuit to block a recently signed law by Joe Biden. The law mandates the sale of the short video app or its potential … Read more
The former president’s change of heart comes after Joe Biden expressed willingness to sign legislation that might lead to a ban on the app in the US Donald Trump, who previously considered banning the Chinese owners of TikTok during his presidency, has now expressed support for the popular app. “There are many people on TikTok … Read more
Video platform faces probe for possible Digital Services Act violations, including age verification The EU has initiated a formal inquiry into whether TikTok has violated online content regulations, including child protection measures. The European Commission has commenced official proceedings against the Chinese-owned short video platform, examining potential infringements of the Digital Services Act (DSA). The … Read more
The lawsuit alleges that tech companies are responsible for producing products that are ‘addictive and dangerous,’ exacerbating the mental health crisis New York City, its schools, and public hospital system filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against tech giants including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube. They blame these platforms for fueling a childhood mental health … Read more
