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TikTok introduces new tools to label AI generated content
Over the coming days, TikTok will be releasing tutorials and other resources to teach them how to use these tools
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Virginia, other US states back Montana in TikTok ban
States say TikTok has faced growing calls from US lawmakers for a nationwide ban over Chinese government influence
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TikTok fined 345 million euros over handling of children's data in Europe
TikTok fines 345 million Euros for breaching privacy laws on the processing of children’s date in the EU
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PTA, TikTok join forces to bolster digital safety in schools
Sign MoU to promote digital safety in schools through training and awareness programmes
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TikToker's lion seized by Punjab wildlife authorities
Punjab Wildlife raids Khurram Gujjar's home, recovers lion featured in videos, moves it to Wildlife Park
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Chalkboards to algorithms: Pakistan's tech-powered education renaissance
Tech is revolutionising education in PK. Online learning, AI, & platforms like TikTok are making education accessible
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Close to half of American adults favor TikTok ban, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows
Almost half of Americans support a TikTok ban, poll shows, especially after national security concerns over China
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New York City bans TikTok on government-owned devices over security concerns
New York bans TikTok on government devices due to security concerns, joining a number of other US states in the ban
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ByteDance promotes new social app Lemon8 on TikTok
According to a source, TikTok might integrate Lemon8 with TikTok to boost installs and Adoption of the social app
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TikTok unveils new measures ahead of EU Digital Services Act
TikTok launched a range of new feature for its users in Europe to comply with the Digital Services Act
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Meta's Reels revenue narrows in on TikTok, boosted by AI
Meta reveals good numbers on its TikTok-like feature, Reels, which have generated ad revenue for users and advertisers
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TikTok adds text posts similar to Instagram
Users can add a background colour, edit text style, add music and stickers to the post
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The faces behind Pakistan’s FashionTok
Young Pakistani fashion content creators on TikTok are paving the way for a new era of self-expression and style
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TikTok allows Europe to access research software
TikTok opens its research software to researchers in Europe ahead of new EU rules adhering to Big Tech
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TikTok launches ‘TikTok Music’ in Brazil, Indonesia
TikTok Music doesn’t have a free membership option, but offers a one-month free trial
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Spotify considering full-length music videos on app
Spotify already allows artists to upload looping GIFs, which plays when a music track is playing
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Fewer people trust traditional media, more turn to TikTok for news, report says
The number of people accessing news from a website or app has dropped while young groups look to social media for news
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TikTok seeks up to $20 bln in e-commerce business this year
TikTok hoping to quadruple its e-commerce sales to $20 billion this year, relying on South Asia growth
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Montana to become first US state to ban TikTok
Montana governor signs legislation to ban TikTok in the state in an effort to protect residence from Chinese spying
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Ex ByteDance exec alleges TikTok used bots to increase engagement
Former employee claims he was wrongly fired from company as he resisted these company practices
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TikTok introduces NewMusic search feature
TikTok launches new feature to enable users to discover new tracks and artists using its search bar
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TikTok advertisers stick by the app amid threat of US ban
TikTok has already been banned from government-issued phones in multiple countries
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TikTok advertisers stick by the app amid threat of US ban
Advertisers in the US continue to spend on the popular TikTok app despite concerns that it may be banned in the region
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Amid concerns about TikTok, Commerce details effort to secure US data
Biden government outlines efforts to address US national security interest concerns over TikTok use
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TikTok cashing in on counterfeit cosmetics, prescription skin creams
TikTok Shop sells counterfeit and potent cosmetic products, after promotion from the platform's creators and brands
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Montana lawmakers vote to ban TikTok in the state
Bill, known as SB 419, would prohibit mobile app stores from offering TikTok for download to users in Montana
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TikTok removes 12.68m videos uploaded from Pakistan
Report says content taken down in Q4 2022 violated platform’s community guidelines
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TikTok introduces animated video stickers feature
Users can opt for the stickers provided by TikTok, or they can create their customised stickers as well
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Vietnam to conduct 'comprehensive inspection' of TikTok over harmful content
TikTok removed 1.7 million videos on government's request in fourth quarter of last year over violation of policies
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TikTok introduces new features for feed recommendations
TikTok introduces feature for users to refresh For You feed for better relevant recommendations
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Australia bans TikTok on government devices over security concerns
Australia joins the US and bans TikTok from government devices over similar security concerns
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Zigazoo launches short-video platform for Gen Z
The new TikTok-style app is attracting new creators and users alike because of its toxic-free environment
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Influencers take stock of life and dreams if US bans TikTok
Last week, TikTok said Biden administration demanded its Chinese owners divest their stakes or face a potential ban
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TikTok congressional hearing: CEO Shou Zi Chew grilled by US lawmakers
Chew repeatedly denied the app shares data or has connections with the Chinese Communist Party
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TikTok creators, some US Democratic lawmakers oppose ban on app
As TikTok CEO expects to take the stand on Thursday, American creators and three Democrats oppose the TikTok ban
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TikTok bans AI deep fakes of celebrity endorsements
TikTok has revised its policies amidst the growing fear of the US ban
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TikTok CEO: App has never shared US data with Chinese government
He added that TikTok's parent company ByteDance is not owned or controlled by any government or state entity
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TikTok hits 150 m US monthly users, up from 100 million in 2020
Amidst risks of a TikTok ban, monthly active users increase by a 100 million since 2020 in the US
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New Zealand to ban TikTok on devices linked to parliament, cites security concerns
Concerns have mounted about potential for Chinese government to access users' location and contact data through app
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TikTok says US threatens ban if Chinese owners don't sell stakes
The move is the most dramatic in a series of recent steps by US officials and legislators
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TikTok mulls splitting from ByteDance if proposal with US fails
TikTok considers separating from parent company, ByteDance, in light of US national concerns that threaten its use
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Spotify revamps app with TikTok-style discover feed, Smart Shuffle
Spotify revamps its app with new features in the Discover feature, including a feed with music and podcast previews
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TikTok unveils new European data security regime
European Parliament, European Commission and EU Council banned TikTok from staff phones due to growing concerns
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Reddit to introduce TikTok style video feed
Video style feed aims to make the platform easier to use
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Facebook increases Reels length to 90 seconds
Meta Platforms extends Reels to a maximum of 90-seconds along with the ability to sync clips with a song
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Snapchat kicks few children off app in Britain
Snapchat removes a dozen children from the app for being under 13, and not adhering to Britain's child protection law
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TikTok to limit screen time for teenagers to 60 minutes
TikTok adds a range of parent controls and screen time limit features to protect teens and children under 13
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US House panel approves bill giving Biden power to ban TikTok
Lawmakers voted 24 to 16 to grant the administration new powers to ban TikTok as well as other apps for security risks
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TikTok to develop parental control tool to block certain videos
ByteDance is facing renewed scrutiny worldwide over its proximity to the Chinese govt and protection of user data
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Canada bans TikTok from government devices citing security risks
Justin Trudeau told reporters that his government was looking carefully at how to ensure Canadians' online safety