Archive snapshot · Platforms
Thu, Aug 13, 3:19 AM ET
White House lifts TikTok ban on government devices after ByteDance restructuring
The Trump administration reversed a ban on TikTok for federal employee devices, citing ownership restructuring at ByteDance, though the company retains control
South China Morning Post · +15 outlets
Appeals court rules Meta and other platforms must face thousands of child addiction lawsuits
A federal appeals court rejected efforts by Meta, YouTube and TikTok to dismiss consolidated lawsuits alleging social media platforms are designed to addict chi
foxbusiness.com · +10 outlets
YouTube raises monetization thresholds, making it harder for creators to earn ad revenue
YouTube is doubling its monetization requirements (4,000 watch hours and 1,000 subscribers becoming the new minimums) starting in 2027, tightening the bar for c
tekedia.com · +14 outlets
Pennsylvania attorney general sues TikTok over youth addictiveness and mature content
Pennsylvania AG Dave Sunday filed a lawsuit against TikTok alleging the platform is designed to addict minors and exposes them to inappropriate content.
whyy.org · +14 outlets
Disney and TikTok strike partnership deal, raising family safety concerns
Disney+ partnered with TikTok in a deal that observers say pushes streaming further into short-form content, but critics raise concerns about children's data an
thecollision.org · +6 outlets
TikTok mandates 5-day office work for US employees starting September
TikTok will require its Bay Area and US workforce to return to the office five days a week beginning next month, tightening remote work policy.
livemint.com · +14 outlets
TikTok's Bay Area office mandate signals end of remote work for US staff
TikTok ordered its US employees back to desks five days a week from September, part of a broader return-to-office push.
San Francisco Chronicle · +3 outlets
Meta and TikTok agree EU coordination mechanism after deadly Ceuta migrant rush
Meta and TikTok committed to a joint fact-checking and coordination mechanism with EU authorities following a deadly incident involving migrants at the Ceuta bo
eutoday.net · +2 outlets
Meta youth safety trial kicks off in California
A high-profile trial examining Meta's liability for youth mental health harm began in California state court.
Yahoo · +14 outlets
Courts find platforms addictive and dangerous by design in legal findings
Court rulings in ongoing platform liability cases have stated that social media platforms are designed to be addictive, supporting plaintiffs' arguments.
Tech Policy Press · +14 outlets
Australia targets Google, Meta and TikTok with tougher news payment rules
Australia is expanding its news media bargaining code to require more platforms, including TikTok, to pay publishers for news content.
Latest news from Azerbaijan · +4 outlets
Around 300 TikTok staff in Ireland offered termination agreements
TikTok offered voluntary termination packages to approximately 300 employees in Ireland following a consultation process.
The Journal · +2 outlets
TikTok launches #ThinkTwice Family Guide for teen online safety
TikTok introduced a family safety guide aimed at helping parents and teens build healthier digital habits, with a rollout beginning in the Philippines.
news.tv5.com.ph · +7 outlets
Pew: TikTok is the most popular social news source for Gen Z
A Pew Research study found TikTok has become the primary social news source for Generation Z, surpassing Instagram and YouTube.
MediaPost · +14 outlets
Ghana data report says Africa must act to protect children on TikTok
Analysis of TikTok's data practices in Ghana underscores broader calls for African governments to strengthen child online safety regulations.
Modern Ghana
MyyShop launches 'Paid for Every View' TikTok CPM model for creators
MyyShop introduced a new TikTok monetization model that pays creators for every view at a transparent CPM rate.
The Manila Times · +1 outlets
Taylor Swift removes music from White House TikTok videos amid political controversy
Taylor Swift removed her songs from another White House TikTok post, drawing criticism from both sides of the political spectrum.
Rolling Stone · +14 outlets
Instagram outage reported by users on Tuesday morning
Thousands of Instagram users reported access issues during a widespread outage tracked by Downdetector.
International Business Times Australia · +14 outlets

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