Newly un-redacted internal documents show TikTok fostered an environment that chose its public image over effective policies to address teen mental health, struggling to prioritize safety over engagement. The documents,…
ByteDance’s TikTok is laying off hundreds of employees, mainly in Malaysia, according to Reuters. The cuts come as the social network is increasingly turning to AI for content moderation. Although…
As officials encouraged western Florida residents to evacuate from Hurricane Milton’s path, several folks stuck around and posted about the storm online—for better or worse. Source
The new earbuds allow users to chat directly with ByteDance's GenAI chatbot without having to pick up their smartphones. Source
TikTok, the absurdly popular social media platform owned by China’s ByteDance, has announced the layoff of hundreds of employees worldwide – including a significant number in Malaysia. Source
New insights into teen social media usage habits. Source
TikTok continues to push its in-stream shopping elements. Source
Some important new programs from TikTok. Source
Members of the FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Task Force search a flood-damaged area with a search canine in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene along the Swannanoa River on October…
is pushing further into hardware with its first set of earbuds. The owner's $170 Ola Friend buds will only be available in China for now. They link to the company's…
Solana gaming ecosystem has launched Sonic X, a tap-to-earn game based natively inside TikTok as it aims to be the next ‘Notcoin.’ Source
TikTok announced new advertising solutions that aim to help brands achieve better business results. The big picture. TikTok is positioning itself as more than just an entertainment platform, emphasizing its…
Workplace and salary review platform Glassdoor is drawing inspiration from LinkedIn’s roadmap as it is launching short videos, polls, and images to foster engagement with the community. Professional platforms are…
Texas sued TikTok, and now the social media platform is facing 14 other lawsuits from 14 states... Source
Another legal challenge for the app. Source
Another legal challenge for the app. Source
TikTok is growing fast as a destination for news, but news and politics accounts make up less than one percent of accounts followed by U.S. adults, the Pew Research Center…
The suit also alleges that TikTok violates COPPA by "actively" monetizing data on users younger than 13 years old. Source
European Union residents will have a new place to turn to settle disputes with Facebook, TikTok and YouTube. A new Appeals Centre, certified , will soon begin accepting complaints about…
TikTok and its owner ByteDance are being sued in California and New York by a group of 14 state attorney generals, alleging the company misled the public about the safety…