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The bill that could ban TikTok is barreling ahead
The bill that could lead to a ban of TikTok in the United States appears to be much closer to becoming law.
TikTok is trying to clean up its ‘For You’ recommendations
TikTok is ramping up penalties for creators who post potentially “problematic” content and tightening its rules around what can be recommended in the app.
TikTok Notes is basically Instagram for your TikTok account
TikTok is experimenting with an all-new app that’s just for sharing photos with text updates. It’s called TikTok Notes, and it’s available now in Australia and Canada.
Taylor Swift’s music is back on TikTok
Taylor Swift’s music is back on TikTok after a ten-week hiatus. There’s no specifics regarding the deal, but it doesn’t extend to other Universal artists.
LinkedIn is testing a TikTok-like feed for vertical video
LinkedIn is testing a new feed of TikTok-like vertical videos.
The FTC might sue TikTok over its handling of users’ privacy and security
TikTok, already fighting a proposed law that could lead to a ban of the app in the United States, may soon also find itself in the crosshairs of the Federal Trade Commission.
TikTok turns to teenage 'youth council' as part of its latest safety push
TikTok's "youth council" is now official, and they have already started meeting with the company, including CEO Shou Chew, the company announced.
Senators ask intelligence officials to declassify details about TikTok and ByteDance
Two senators are asking the office of the Director of National Intelligence to declassify the contents of intelligence briefings about TikTok and ByteDance,
Activision Blizzard’s ex-CEO Bobby Kotick reportedly wants to buy TikTok
According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, Bobby Kotick has expressed interest in purchasing TikTok, and approached others including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman about the idea of partnering. A new bill has left TikTok's future in the US up in the air.
The case against the TikTok ban bill
The renewed support for banning or forcing a sale of TikTok doesn’t seem to be tied to any newly uncovered information about TikTok, ByteDance or the Chinese Communist Party.
Engadget Podcast: Why is the US trying to ban TikTok again?
Cherlynn and Devindra chat with Engadget Senior Editor Karissa Bell around the latest TikTok drama.
TikTok is now asking users to call their Senators to prevent a US ban
TikTok began pushing new in-app messages to users asking them to "tell your Senator how important TikTok is to you” and to “ask them to vote not on the TikTok ban.”
House passes bill that could ban TikTok
A bill that could force a sale or outright ban on TikTok passed the House just days after it was first introduced.
Joe Biden says he would sign bill that would force a sale or ban of TikTok
TikTok’s future is looking increasingly uncertain as President Joe Biden has now come out in support of the measure, one day after it cleared its first legislative hurdle in the House.
TikTok is encouraging its users to call their representatives about attempts to ban the app
TikTok has been alerting its millions of US users about the measure, which would force ByteDance to sell TikTok in order for the app to remain available in US app stores.
Facebook is using AI to supercharge the algorithm that recommends you videos
Facebook tested the new system with Reels and noticed that watch times went up significantly. So it will roll it out to the main Facebook feed and Groups as well.
TikTok to creators: make longer videos, get paid
TikTok is rolling out the Creator Rewards Program that only pays for videos longer than one minute.
Lawmakers have a new plan to force ByteDance to sell TikTok
A group of lawmakers have introduced a new bill that would force ByteDance to sell TikTok in order for the app to remain available in the United States.
TikTok is muting all Universal Music-related songs
More songs are disappearing from and being muted on TikTok. The platform is at loggerheads with Universal Music Group over royalty payments.
The EU opens a wide-ranging probe into TikTok
TikTok is in the EU's crosshairs over potential Digital Services Act violations around the safety of minors and other matters.
