Articles tagged with "TikTok"
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TikTok settles in landmark social media addiction case
ByteDance settled a landmark social media addiction lawsuit before jury selection, reaching a confidential agreement, while Meta and Google, YouTube’s parent company, remain defendants, the plaintiffs’ legal team confirmed.
January 27, 2026
Trump welcomes TikTok deal, thanks Xi for approving it
TikTok announced Thursday that it has established a majority American-owned joint venture to operate its US business, allowing the company to avoid a ban over its Chinese ownership.
January 23, 2026
EU accuses Meta, TikTok of breaking digital content rules
The European Union has a bolstered legal armoury that demands Big Tech prevent the spread of illegal content and ensure digital markets are open to competition.
October 26, 2025
Afghan man jailed for threating anti-migrant leader Nigel Farage in TikTok video
Fayaz Khan was last week convicted by a jury at London's Southwark Crown Court of a single count of making a threat to kill Farage in a TikTok video posted in October 2024.
October 14, 2025
Indonesia suspends TikTok licence over failure to share data
Indonesia suspended TikTok’s licence for refusing protest-related data. TikTok faces ongoing regulatory challenges, including fines, ecommerce restrictions, and scrutiny despite its 100 million users.
October 3, 2025
OpenAI launches Sora 2 with TikTok-style app
OpenAI launched Sora 2, an advanced video generator with realistic motion, sound, and dialogue, alongside a TikTok-style app allowing user cameos. The release highlights AI competition and addresses content, mental health, and environmental concerns.
October 1, 2025
Trump allies to control TikTok under new US deal
Trump signed an executive order for a US version of TikTok, reducing Chinese ownership to 20%, with allies like Larry Ellison and Rupert Murdoch controlling it. The deal addresses security concerns while allowing TikTok's continued operation.
September 26, 2025
Pakistani court charges man with murder of teenage TikTok influencer
Pakistani TikTok influencer Sana Yousuf’s accused killer, Umar Hayat, indicted for murder after rejection. Case sparks outrage and highlights TikTok’s influence.
September 20, 2025
Trump extends delay on U.S. TikTok ban until mid-December
China terms deal a 'win-win', will review app's technology and IP transfers.
September 17, 2025