The Irish data regulator has now mandated that TikTok must align its data processing with compliance standards within a three-month timeframe, following specified actions.
The investigation found that the sign-up process for teen users resulted in settings that made their accounts public by default, allowing anyone to view and comment on their videos.
Twitch, the streaming platform, has begun testing its newly unveiled Discovery feed, aimed at offering users a personalized collection of Clips. This feature, announced at last month's TwitchCon Paris, is currently being rolled out to a limited group of users.
Spotify currently boasts over 100,000 podcasts with video content and has begun discussions with partners regarding the inclusion of music videos. The company seeks to attract more Gen Z audiences, luring them away from YouTube and TikTok.
A survey of 2,000 children aged 2 to 12 in the US was conducted online to gain insights into content consumption patterns and enhance engagement strategies across media platforms. The aim was to understand trends in young audiences' media preferences and optimize their interaction.
TikTok: In the lawsuit, TikTok claimed that the unprecedented ban, set to take effect in 2024, violates the right to free expression that is protected by the constitution.
The move was taken as part of efforts by the US to crack down on the ByteDance-run app, citing security concerns.
In a blog post TikTok said, "Beginning May 3, 2023, US creators with at least 10K followers and 100K authentic video views in the last 30 days are eligible to join the Creativity Programme Beta.
Dangerous TikTok trend claims life of Ohio teen, father warns of dangers of unsupervised social media use after son's death.
TikTok news: The United Kingdom regulator alleged that TikTok failed to take action to remove underage children and hadn't provided proper information to users about how their data was being collected and used.
The dangerous trend of 'death diving' is gaining popularity on social media platforms such as TikTok and YouTube, involving diving into clear blue waters from a great height with a belly flop.
TikTok ban: A spokesperson of Downing Street said that the app, which is used by several British MPs, will also be prohibited on devices issued to staff.
TikTok reportedly layoff its around 40 employees from India who were working under the parent company banner. The employee who worked for ByteDance was promised up to nine months of severance pay, and most of the employees will only receive three months, the report stated.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak finds himself in trouble after his dog was seen off the leash in Hyde Park, London. This comes after Sunak was previously fined twice for not wearing a seatbelt and breaching pandemic lockdown rules.
The White House has ordered federal agencies to remove TikTok from government-issued devices within 30 days, citing concerns over national security. However, the ban will not affect private citizens or businesses in the US who use the app.
TikTok has fired its entire Indian staff, almost three years after being banned in the country. The employees, who served the Brazilian and Dubai markets, were informed that February 28 would be their last day and were promised nine months of severance pay.
The New Year will now be critical for ByteDance, as it faces political uncertainties amid national security concerns over TikTok in the US. Other Chinese internet giants, including Alibaba Group Holding and Tencent Holdings, cut thousands of jobs in 2022.
The $1.7 trillion package includes requirements for the Biden administration to prohibit most uses of TikTok or any other app created by its owner, ByteDance Ltd.
TikTok said that its new enhanced editing tools will enable users to adjust the clips, text, sounds and images, in the new editing environment. The platform has also released the new Photo Mode for smartphones for photo content which are ideal for sharing HD images on TikTok.
It has been reported that Meta, TikTok, YouTube and Twitter have been failing over privacy and moderation on their respective platforms in recent years.
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