The EU launched on Monday an official investigation against TikTok for suspected violations of its duty to safeguard kids online, as part of a major new rule on digital content enforcement. It is the second investigation into a major online platform since Brussels passed the Digital Services Act (DSA), which targeted tech tycoon Elon Musk’s … Read more
Osama bin Laden’s 2002 ‘Letter to America’ has resurfaced on TikTok, sparking a heated debate on the platform. The letter, written a year after the 9/11 attacks, addresses the American people and delves into the reasons behind Al Qaeda’s opposition to the United States. The controversy has led to varied reactions on social media. Viral … Read more
A heated exchange occurred during the third Republican Presidential debate held in Miami, with Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy getting embroiled in a personal dispute. The disagreement began when Vivek Ramaswamy, who had been criticized for using TikTok to connect with a younger audience, pointed out that even Nikki Haley’s daughter was a TikTok user. … Read more
New York City has taken a decisive step by banning the popular short video-sharing app TikTok on government-owned devices, joining a growing list of US cities with similar concerns. This move comes as a response to security worries linked to the app’s ownership and data privacy issues. The administration of Mayor Eric Adams issued an … Read more