Getting tagged on TikTok by strangers? Here’s how to untag yourself
TikTok users are being tagged in random videos by strangers. Here's how you can save yourself from getting tagged......»»
Like dogs, wolves recognize familiar human voices
Here, wolfie, wolfie, wolfie! Like dogs, wolves recognize and respond to the voices of familiar humans more than strangers, according to a study that has implications both for the story of canine domestication and our broader understanding of the nat.....»»
Top TikTok exec and public face of company in US is stepping down
TikTok's chief operating officer Vanessa Pappas is leaving the company, according to an internal memo obtained by CNN, after spending several tumultuous years as its top public advocate and a champion of TikTok creators in the face of accusations the.....»»
TikTok acknowledges some US creator data may be stored in China
TikTok has acknowledged to US lawmakers that some personal information belonging to creators on the platform may be stored in China, outside of the protections that the company applies to other types of US user data......»»
Who are the “Kia Boyz”? How TikTok fueled an epidemic of car thefts
Tens of thousands of Kias and Hyundais have been stolen for social media cred. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) You may have read about the recent lawsuits against Kia and Hyundai in New York and other US c.....»»
How to auto scroll on TikTok
Do you hate having to physically scroll through your TikTok feed? If you’re lazy, then you might be interested to learn that TikTok has an auto scroll feature and here’s how to turn it on. Scrolling through a timeline or feed on a soc.....»»
Photos: Infosecurity Europe 2023
Infosecurity Europe is taking place at ExCeL London from 20-22 June 2023 and Help Net Security is on site. Here’s a closer look at the conference featuring: Island, Crowdstrike, Panorays, ManageEngine, Mazebolt, Cobalt, Intruder, TikTok, and Ce.....»»
TikTok Candle Media partnership will create opportunities for ‘underrepresented’ creators and authors
A new TikTok Candle Media partnership will create opportunities for “underrepresented” creators and authors, according to the two companies. This will include a new program with a media company founded by actor and producer Reese Witherspoon ….....»»
The US Navy, NATO, and NASA are using a shady Chinese company’s encryption chips
US government warns encryption chipmaker Hualan has suspicious ties to China’s military. Enlarge (credit: Bet_Noire/Getty) From TikTok to Huawei routers to DJI drones, rising tensions between China and the US have made.....»»
Forget retirement. These Baby Boomers are amassing huge social media followings
At 62, Helen Polise isn't considering retirement. Not remotely. Her job: TikTok star......»»
TikTok to invest billions of dollars in Southeast Asia
Short video app TikTok, owned by China's ByteDance, said on Thursday it would invest billions of dollars in Southeast Asia over the next few years, as it doubles down on the region amid intensifying global scrutiny over its data security......»»
Facebook will start paying creators for actually posting on Facebook
Facebook is really getting desperate to compete with TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. In a blog post, the company announced that it is starting to test … The post Facebook will start paying creators for actually posting on Facebook appeared firs.....»»
First on CNN: New bipartisan bill in Senate could address TikTok security concerns without a ban
Five US senators are set to reintroduce legislation Wednesday that would block companies including TikTok from transferring Americans' personal data to countries such as China, as part of a proposed broadening of US export controls......»»
New study reveals TikTok"s spread of COVID-19 misinformation
A new study recently published in the International Journal of Communication reveals how TikTok's unique features have been used to spread COVID-19 misinformation. Unlike Twitter, which uses a text format, the micro-video format of TikTok makes it mo.....»»
Former ByteDance Executive Alleges Chinese Government Used ‘God Credential’ to Access User Data and Track Hong Kong Activists
The Chinese government had unfettered access to user data through a superuser credential—or “god credential”—alleges a former ByteDance executive. ByteDance, the Beijing-based parent company of short-form video platform TikTok, al.....»»
ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese Parent Company, Is Testing an AI Chatbot
ByteDance is testing an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot among employees, the first official indication of the company’s push into the nascent field of generative AI. ByteDance Ltd. is testing an artificial intelligence-powered c.....»»
TikTok’s Latest Obsession: Beige Flags
TikTok’s Latest Obsession: Beige Flags.....»»
Charli D"Amelio talks Tamagotchis and TikTok trends
If there's one thing everyone knows about Charli D'Amelio, it's that she dances. The 19-year-old climbed to fame on TikTok after posting videos of her dancing — something she'd practiced for over 10 years prior to becoming a social media supers.....»»
TikTok creators are calling Berberine supplements "nature"s Ozempic"
My TikTok For You Page wants me to take a diet pill or shot soooooo bad. It is so unpleasant to see.Just a few months ago, TikTok was flooded with videos advising users to try Ozempic or Wegovy, medications that are intended to treat diabetes but als.....»»
Chevy salesman leverages TikTok to educate, move metal
A former high school principal is bringing transparency to the car-buying process and rapidly gaining fans through social media......»»
Analysis: There is now some public evidence that China viewed TikTok data
US officials have long insisted the Chinese government may be able to view the personal information of TikTok users — but that claim was purely speculative. Until now......»»