How to block on TikTok
The last thing you want to see on your FYP is something negative, uncomfortable, or down right dumb -- so let's change that by teaching you how to block on TikTok......»»
The city without TikTok offers a window to America"s potential future
Across the United States, more than 150 million people are being faced with the possibility of a new reality: life without TikTok......»»
TikTok ban bill is so broad it could apply to nearly any type of tech product
RESTRICT Act could be read as criminalizing some VPN use, EFF says. Enlarge / TikTok ad at a Metro station in Washington, DC on March 30, 2023. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg) Banning TikTok has been a hot topic in Co.....»»
Is TikTok getting banned? Here’s every country that’s blocked the app
TikTok has been banned across the globe, and many fear that the U.S. will be banning it too. Here's what you need to know about every country banning the app......»»
Could TikTok ban bill criminalize VPN use? The EFF says it’s not impossible
EFF: Bill "can be read as criminalizing common practices like using a VPN." Enlarge / TikTok ad at a Metro station in Washington, DC on March 30, 2023. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg) Banning TikTok has been a hot top.....»»
Apple still a top spender on TikTok ads, despite growing controversy
Apple remains one of the top-spending companies when it comes to TikTok ads, despite growing controversy about whether the app is a threat to US national security. A separate report today reveals that the Chinese government engaged in an organized s.....»»
Despite growing security concerns about TikTok, Apple remains among top ad spenders
Despite growing concerns that TikTok could be banned in the US, and increasing pressure by US regulators, companies — including Apple — are doubling down and increasing their reach and ad spends on the platform.TikTok on a smartphoneTikTok saw an.....»»
As infotainment systems integrate Zoom and TikTok, the question remains: Why?
Third-party app stores will bring TikTok and Zoom to cars. Are the risks worth the rewards? Safety advocates are questioning the logic behind these integrations......»»
TikTok banned, fined, and members of Congress under pressure not to use it
With Australia the latest country to act, we’ve now seen TikTok banned from government devices in the US, Canada, the UK, France, Belgium, the European Commission, Australia, and New Zealand … more… The post TikTok banned, fined, and members.....»»
Australia bans TikTok on federal government devices
Australia has joined other Western countries in banning the use of TikTok on government devices as the Chinese-owned video app comes under increasing pressure over claims it presents a security concern......»»
TikTok fined £12.7m for misusing children"s data
The data regulator finds TikTok "did not do enough" to check the ages of who was using their platform......»»
What Americans think of a TikTok ban
Half of Americans support a US government ban on TikTok, while 22% oppose the idea and more than a quarter are unsure, according to a Pew Research Center survey released Friday......»»
Italy May Fine OpenAI $20 Million, Block ChatGPT For Violating Data Protection Laws
Italy has filed a notice with OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT about OpenAI's use of harvested data to train its LLM. We have all the details. Italy has filed.....»»
NATO bans TikTok on devices
NATO has officially banned staffers from downloading the social media app TikTok onto their NATO-provided devices, citing security concerns, according to two NATO officials familiar with the matter......»»
Half of Americans support a US ban on TikTok, but many are unsure, Pew survey says
Half of Americans support a US government ban on TikTok, while 22% oppose the idea and more than a quarter are unsure, according to a Pew Research Center survey released Friday......»»
Hyundai, Kia offer free steering locks to combat TikTok-inspired car thefts
The viral videos target Hyundais and Kias that lack an electronic-security feature — called an engine immobilizer — that keeps the car from being started without a key......»»
The FTC should investigate OpenAI and block GPT over "deceptive" behavior, AI policy group claims
An AI policy think tank wants the US government to investigate OpenAI and its wildly popular GPT artificial intelligence product, claiming that algorithmic bias, privacy concerns and the technology's tendency to produce sometimes inaccurate results m.....»»
Arkansas sues TikTok, ByteDance and Meta over mental health claims
The state of Arkansas has sued TikTok, its parent ByteDance, and Facebook-parent Meta over claims the companies' products are harmful to users, in the latest effort by public officials to take social media companies to court over mental-health and pr.....»»
Why fun apps are banned on French officials" phones
France is removing not only TikTok but all "recreational" applications from government devices......»»
Asian Americans are anxious about hate crimes. TikTok ban rhetoric isn"t helping
Ellen Min doesn't go to the grocery store anymore. She avoids bars and going out to eat with her friends; festivals and community events are out, too. This year, she opted not to take her kids to the local St. Patrick's Day parade......»»
TikTok users are making fun of Congress members for their questions to app CEO Shou Chew
TikTok creators have had enough of Congress seemingly not understanding how the internet works......»»