'Mission impossible?': Tracking political misinformation and disinformation on TikTok
TikTok is one of the top five social media platforms in the world this year.
Dec 21, 2021
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TikTok CEO grilled by skeptical lawmakers on safety, content
A nearly six-hour grilling of TikTok's CEO by lawmakers brought the platform's 150 million U.S. users no closer to an answer as to whether the app will be wiped from their devices.
Mar 24, 2023
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TikTok and WeChat: Chinese apps dogged by security fears
The United States has fired a new salvo in its rivalry with China, ordering sweeping restrictions against Chinese-owned social media stars TikTok and WeChat.
Aug 7, 2020
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TikTok lowers barriers to virality, keeps tight control through algorithm
The short-form video platform TikTok has become one of the top social media platforms in the United States where users go to join online dance trends, get their news and even discuss politics. With a goal of understanding ...
Dec 12, 2022
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TikTok's use of music poses a threat to artistic diversity—an expert explains why
It has been another bumper year for TikTok. The short-form video service has earned US$12 billion (£10.5 billion) in advertising revenue in 2022, with many of its most popular videos featuring music—available to use for ...
Dec 13, 2022
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'Bite-sized' TikTok draws a Gen Z tired of Google. But misinformation remains rife
When Ashley Storino wants a new pair of black boots or book recommendations, she knows what gets results—and it isn't Google.
Sep 19, 2022
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TikTok users sue to stop app ban in Montana
Five TikTok users are calling on a federal court to overturn Montana's overall ban on the video sharing app, arguing that it violates their free speech rights.
May 19, 2023
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Amid alleged TikTok school shooting threats, here's what we know about app's response
TikTok is once again capturing attention for an alleged viral trend involving U.S. schools.
Dec 20, 2021
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TikTok challenges potential US ban in court
TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance filed a legal challenge against the United States on Tuesday, taking aim at a law that would force the app to be sold or face a US ban.
May 7, 2024
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The U.S. Navy banned TikTok from government-issued smartphones over cybersecurity concerns
The U.S. Navy thinks TikTok is a threat to national cybersecurity.
Dec 23, 2019
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