TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew: 3 things to know
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testified Thursday at a congressional hearing over concerns about user data collected by the popular video-sharing app and potential Chinese spying.
Mar 24, 2023
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All social media platforms have TikTok-like risks, transparency group says
The national-security and mental-health risks posed by TikTok are shared by other social media platforms, according to an advocacy group that's urging Congress to also hold U.S. companies accountable ahead of high-profile ...
Mar 21, 2023
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Consumer Privacy Protection Act could lead to fines for deceptive designs in apps and websites
Canada's proposed Consumer Privacy Protection Act (CPPA) prohibits online consent processes that are deceptive or misleading.
Mar 15, 2023
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Meta working on potential Twitter rival
Facebook owner Meta is working on a new "text sharing" social media network, it said Friday, in a project seen as a potential rival to embattled Twitter.
Mar 10, 2023
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Startup will use ChatGPT to answer online reviews on Yelp and Google
San Diego digital marketing outfit SOCi said Tuesday that it raised $120 million in a tough funding environment for startups to bulk up artificial intelligence in its software platform—including the integration of OpenAI's ...
Mar 9, 2023
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Should you pay for Meta's and Twitter's verified identity subscriptions? A social media researcher explains
Social media services have generally been free of charge for users, but now, with ad revenues slowing down, social media companies are looking for new revenue streams beyond targeted ads. Now, Twitter is charging for its ...
Mar 8, 2023
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'Digital Red Scare' or Chinese propaganda tool? As legislators push to ban TikTok, users wonder what will happen
U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Mark Warner plans to introduce a bill this week that will allow the U.S. to ban Chinese technology, including popular social media platform TikTok.
Mar 8, 2023
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Turkish watchdog says it's fining Musk over Twitter takeover
Turkey's competition watchdog said Monday it was fining Twitter owner Elon Musk for taking over the social media platform without first seeking the watchdog's permission.
Mar 6, 2023
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Protecting privacy online begins with tackling 'digital resignation,' say researchers
From smart watches and meditation apps to digital assistants and social media platforms, we interact with technology daily. And some of these technologies have become an essential part of our social and professional lives.
Mar 3, 2023
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The next phase of the internet is coming: Here's what you need to know about Web3
The rapid growth of cryptocurrencies and virtual non-fungible tokens have dominated news headlines in recent years. But not many may see how these modish applications connect together in a wider idea being touted by some ...
Feb 28, 2023
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