US lifts TikTok ban on federal devices after ByteDance restructures ownership
The Trump administration reversed the ban on TikTok for U.S. government devices, citing ByteDance's restructuring of its ownership and algorithm control, though
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Meta, YouTube, TikTok face thousands of US lawsuits over child social media addiction
A federal appeals court ruled that Meta, YouTube, and TikTok must face thousands of consolidated lawsuits alleging that their platforms are designed to be addic
Fox Business · +14 outlets
TikTok cuts hundreds of staff in Ireland and globally, ends remote work
TikTok is laying off roughly 300 employees in Ireland via termination agreements and requiring Bay Area workers to return to the office five days a week, signal
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Taylor Swift music removed from TikTok videos posted by Trump team
Taylor Swift's label removed 'I Bet You Think About Me' and other songs from TikTok videos shared by the Trump campaign and White House accounts, continuing a p
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YouTube tightens monetization rules for creators starting 2027
YouTube announced tougher monetization criteria for creators beginning in 2027, affecting thousands of channels in Kenya and globally amid a broader crackdown o
nation.africa · +14 outlets
Disney and TikTok strike major content partnership deal
Disney+ is partnering with TikTok to bring short-form content from its streaming library to the platform, sparking debate over family safety and streaming relev
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Meta partners with TikTok on fact-check initiative after deadly Ceuta border rush in Spain
Meta and TikTok agreed to a coordination mechanism with EU authorities to combat misinformation after a deadly stampede at the Spain-Morocco border in Ceuta.
WION · +6 outlets
India government orders sweeping Instagram censorship after CJs protest
The Indian government issued sweeping content takedown orders on Instagram days after a protest by the Chief Justice of Pakistan, with data showing uneven reach
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Pennsylvania attorney general sues TikTok over youth addictiveness
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday filed a lawsuit against TikTok, alleging the platform is designed to addict children and expose them to mature content
WHYY · +14 outlets
Meta youth safety trial begins in California
A trial over Meta's alleged harmful effects on youth mental health and platform addiction opened in California court.
Yahoo · +14 outlets
TikTok testing 'Watch History' feature
TikTok is reportedly testing a 'Watch History' feature that would let users review previously viewed videos.
Mashable · +14 outlets
Meta rolls out neural handwriting for Ray-Ban smart glasses
Meta introduced a neural handwriting feature for its Ray-Ban Display glasses, enabling silent AI interactions.
Ubergizmo · +14 outlets
X launches new creator rewards model impacting India's influencer economy
X introduced a revamped rewards program for creators, which analysts say could significantly shift the influencer economy in India.
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Pew: TikTok is most popular social news source for Gen Z
A Pew Research report found TikTok has become the leading social platform for news consumption among Generation Z.
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TikTok Shop partners with TopDawg and MyyShop on new commerce models
TikTok Shop expanded its e-commerce integrations with dropshipping platform TopDawg and launched a 'Paid for Every View' CPM model via MyyShop.
PR Newswire · +3 outlets
Panorama Studios invests in Indian vertical streaming platform Rocket Reels
'Drishyam' producer Panorama Studios made an equity investment in Rocket Reels, a short-form vertical streaming platform in India.
Variety · +1 outlets
UK regulator warns influencers over undisclosed advertising on TikTok
A UK regulator put influencers on notice for failing to disclose paid promotions on TikTok, particularly around workout supplements.
Daily Mail · +3 outlets
TikTok star Savannah Moss developing 'Jeff the Killer' movie
TikTok creator Savannah Moss is producing a film adaptation of the viral creepypasta character 'Jeff the Killer', marking a crossover from social media to Holly
Gizmodo · +3 outlets