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Federal Trade Commission refers complaint about TikTok's adherence to child privacy law to the DOJ

The Federal Trade Commission has referred a complaint against TikTok and its Beijing-based parent company to the Department of Justice

The Independent UK

TikTok is hiring policy managers for ‘shocking and graphic content’

Duties include watching "deeply disturbing content on a daily basis."

Fortune

'If They Can Control the Flow of Information, They Can Control You': BASEDPolitics Sues To Stop TikTok Ban

The plaintiffs hope to "help Republicans and conservatives see why this ban is inconsistent with the free speech values they say they care about."

Reason

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What Does a Looming TikTok Ban Mean for Fashion Trends?

The app has completely changed the style landscape. But a recent legal ruling has put the availability of TikTok in the U.S. after mid-January in even more jeopardy.

Marie Claire

Paris Hilton among those targeted in TikTok hack: Tech & Science Daily podcast

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Evening Standard

TikTok hackers target Paris Hilton, CNN and other high-profile users

Social video app taking steps to tackle cyber-attack on well-known brands and celebrities

The Guardian - UK

CNN and Paris Hilton among TikTok accounts targeted in cyber attack

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TikTok hit with malicious malware that’s taking over accounts — don’t open those DMs

High profile celebrity and brand accounts hit by malicious malware sent via DMs on TikTok.

Tom’s Guide

Trump tried to ban TikTok, now he’s joined it: So what changed?

The former president garnered over three million followers in just two days after joining the app on Saturday

The Independent UK

Trump joins TikTok and gains 3 million followers in two days

Trump’s launch video gains 56 million views over the weekend

The Independent UK

Trump Joins TikTok, Which He Once Tried To Ban

Former US president and current White House hopeful Donald Trump has joined TikTok, posting his first video on the wildly popular social media app he once tried to ban while in office.

International Business Times

Trump Joins TikTok Years After Attempting To Ban The App

Trump's decision to join TikTok aims to connect with potential voters, particularly younger ones, ahead of the November election.

International Business Times

Frank McCourt, the billionaire bidding to buy U.S. part of TikTok, wants users to control their data

McCourt said tech companies have to become more democratic in a conversation with The Texas Tribune’s CEO.

The Texas Tribune

US activists worry about ‘losing major asset’ TikTok as potential ban looms

Recent decisions by US gov’t and platforms have made organising on TikTok, Instagram much harder for activists.

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Fortune

Some TikTok creators surprisingly support a TikTok ban to protect national security and help people ‘live in the moment again’

A relatively small number of TikTok’s content creators support shutting down the social media platform—even if it would mean one less source of income for them.

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Biden Administration Rejects Tiktok's Offer For Unprecedented Control

Biden administration rejects TikTok's offer for control, sparking legal battle with ByteDance and creators. National security and data privacy at the foref...

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Should Nvidia Be Worried as an AI Price War Escalates in China?

Chinese tech companies have lowered prices for their AI services, triggering a price war. Will the AI price war in China land on U.S. shores, too - and what could it mean for companies like Nvidia?

The Independent UK

White House rejected offer from TikTok allowing US government to oversee social media app

TikTok’s parent company ByteDance made extraordinary offer to the White House in 2022

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The Independent UK

TikTok rolls out new rules to limit the reach of state-affiliated media accounts on its platform

TikTok said Thursday its putting in place new rules to limit the reach of state-affiliated media accounts

Reason

Free Speech Unmuted: Free Speech, TikTok (and Bills of Attainder!), with Prof. Alan Rozenshtein (Minnesota Law)

https://youtu.be/tKWqi-ghGuI Can Congress require China-based ByteDance to divest itself of TikTok as a condition for TikTok continuing to be easily accessible in the US? Prof. Alan Rozenshtein (Minnesota) joins Jane Bambauer and me to discuss this.

Fortune

The race to lead China's AI sector heats up as ByteDance, Alibaba and Baidu offer their models at rock-bottom prices

China's AI providers are slashing prices after TikTok-owned ByteDance unveiled new AI models that it claimed cost 99% less than the competition.

Reason

TikTok's Got Trouble

It starts with "T' and that rhymes with "B" and that stands for "ban."

Android Central

Canadian intelligence agency advises against TikTok over 'risky' data practices

An interview with Canada's intelligence director sees a stern warning arrive about the usage of TikTok.

Axios

Billionaire Frank McCourt assembles "people's bid" to buy TikTok

McCourt is a vocal critic of tech and social media.

WEKU

Legal experts say a TikTok ban without specific evidence violates the First Amendment

The Justice Department is expected to argue that its clamp down on TikTok is about national security, but Constitutional lawyers say there is no way around grappling with the free speech implications.

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