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Security minister raises concerns over TikTok as news source

Tom Tugendhat said ‘challenges’ could be created if Beijing declares the platform’s algorithms a national security asset.

The Independent UK

TikTok’s Problem Child Has 7 Million Followers and One Proud Mom

Young creators like Jenny Popach are posting suggestively sexual content, sometimes with parental approval, leaving moderators and executives unsure what to do.

Businessweek

TikTok ‘has not and would not’ share UK user data with the Chinese government

The social media giant’s director of government relations outlined its stance in a letter to a parliamentary committee.

The Independent UK

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Maryland is the latest state to ban TikTok in government agencies

Maryland is banning the use of TikTok and certain China and Russia-based platforms in its executive branch. It's the latest state to address cybersecurity risks presented by the platforms.

WEKU

GOP-backed TikTok ban unable to hitch ride on NDAA

WASHINGTON — Republicans who want to ban TikTok, the social media app owned by Chinese technology company ByteDance, from federal electronic devices may have missed their chance this Congress.

Tribune News Service

FBI director raises national security concerns about TikTok

FBI Director Chris Wray is raising national security concerns about TikTok

The Independent UK

TikTok’s ‘blackout’ challenge linked to deaths of 20 children in 18 months, report says

Report suggests 15 victims of the challenge were aged 12 or younger

The Independent UK

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South Dakota governor bans TikTok from state agencies over ‘intelligence gathering’ concerns

TikTok is owned by ByteDance, a Beijing-based privated tech giant

The Independent UK

The FBI alleges TikTok poses national security concerns

The FBI is concerned that the Chinese government could use TikTok to influence American users or control their devices. The company is working with the U.S. government towards a security agreement.

WEKU

TikTok’s ties to China: why concerns over your data are here to stay

Harvesting data is the norm for social media apps, but the question that many have is where it goes and who has access to it

The Guardian - US

China's super-rich see fortunes plunge as economy slows

China's super-rich saw their wealth tumble by the most in over two decades this year, as the Russia-Ukraine war, Beijing's zero-COVID measures and falling mainland and Hong Kong stock markets pummelled fortunes, an annual rich list said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Why Meta's share price collapse is good news for the future of social media

Facebook may not be the original social media platform but it has stood the test of time – until recently. Meta, the company that owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, saw its value plummet by around $80 billion (£69 billion) in just one day at the end of October, after its…

The Conversation

Interview: FCC commissioner says government should ban TikTok

It's the strongest language Carr has used to-date to urge action on TikTok.

Axios

Musk Says He Bought Twitter 'To Help Humanity,' Pledges Not To Let It Become a 'Free-for-All Hellscape'

Plus: Charlottesville cracks down on city employee speech, judge dismisses "blackout challenge" lawsuit against TikTok, and more...

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The Guardian - UK

TechScape: Twitch and the dark side of the streaming dream

After streamer complaints of a toxic community culture, slashes in earnings and an unsustainable work model, what next for the Amazon-owned site?

The Guardian - US

From dance videos to global sensation: what you need to know about TikTok’s rise

The app has grown at breakneck speed from a simple lip sync platform to surpassing the internet behemoths in downloads

The Guardian - UK

TikTok denies report data used to track or ‘target’ US citizens

Chinese-based team at parent company ByteDance alleged by Forbes to have planned to collect location information

Benzinga

Facebook's Chinese Rival Internally Shares Its Financial Reports; Losses Mount In Its Bid For Growth

TikTok parent ByteDance Ltd saw its operating losses more than triple last year to above $7 billion as it spent heavily to continue its torrid growth, the Wall Street Journal reports citing financial info shared with employees. ByteDance also produced an operating profit in the first quarter of 2022, the report showed. ByteDance has closely…

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The Guardian - UK

TikTok reports $1bn turnover across international markets

Chinese-owned platform popular among teens and young adults saw its turnover rise by 477% last year

Reuters

Russia fines TikTok for 'LGBT propaganda', Twitch over Ukraine content

Russia on Tuesday fined TikTok for failing to delete content that violates Russian laws on 'LGBT propaganda' and streaming service Twitch for hosting a video interview with a Ukrainian political figure that Moscow said contained 'fake' information.

The New Daily

Actors voice concerns over the rising use of AI in film industry

While James Earl Jones has given Disney permission to generate his Darth Vader voice using AI, others in the space haven't been as fortunate.

Evening Standard

TikTok drawing up plans to deal with Chinese security concerns to avoid a sale

The US government had asked TikTok’s Chinese parent company to sell it over concerns Chinese authorities were able to access user information

Benzinga

Will TikTok Get Banned In The US? Over 60% Of Benzinga's Twitter Followers Say This

Leading social platform TikTok has become one of the most downloaded and used apps around the world with growing interest in the U.S. Facing security concerns with links to China, the app faces a potential ban in the U.S. Here’s what Benzinga followers think could happen.

Benzinga

Yesterday's News? Qutoutiao Adds Delisting Threat to Growing Headaches

Key Takeaways: Qutoutiao faces potential delisting after being notified last week that the value of its publicly held shares is too small The cash-strapped company has adopted a cost-cutting strategy over the last two years, and has yet to report its first and second quarter results for this year By…

The Guardian - AU

TikTok can track users’ every tap as they visit other sites through iOS app, new research shows

Researcher says social media app can collect keystroke information but ‘there is no way for us to know’ if or how data is used

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