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EU charges TikTok with breaching online content rules
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Trump signals possible extension for TikTok sale deadline 

U.S. President Donald Trump indicated on Tuesday that he is likely to extend the deadline for China-based ByteDance to divest the U.S. operations of the popular short video app TikTok. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump reaffirmed his previous statements in May about postponing the June 19 deadline. The president cited TikTok’s influence […]

TikTok removes more Universal Music songs as conflict worsens
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TikTok unveils new generative AI tools for marketers

TikTok on Monday introduced a new lineup of generative AI tools to simplify creative production for marketers. Available both on TikTok and through integrations with Adobe Express and WPP Open, the tools are part of the platform’s Symphony suite of AI-powered products. Among the new features are image-to-video generation, which turns product photos, brand assets, […]

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Meta, TikTok challenge EU tech fee in court

Tech giants Meta and TikTok took their dispute with European regulators to the General Court of the European Union on Wednesday, arguing that a supervisory fee imposed under the Digital Services Act is unfair, disproportionate, and based on flawed calculations. The DSA, which came into force in 2022, imposes an annual supervisory fee of 0.05% […]

Most followed TikToker, Khaby Lame leaves US over visa violation
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Most followed TikToker, Khaby Lame leaves US over visa violation

Italian-Senegalese TikTok star, Khaby Lame, has left the United States after allegedly overstaying his visa, according to a report by The New York Times The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement confirmed that the 25-year-old social media personality was detained last Friday at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas. In an official statement, ICE […]

TikTok launches feature for quality sleep amid lawsuits
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TikTok launches feature for quality sleep amid lawsuits

In a move aimed at promoting mental well-being and healthier screen habits, TikTok has officially launched in-app guided meditation exercises, the company announced Thursday. The feature, which had been in testing with a select group of teenage users earlier this year, is now rolling out to all users globally. The meditation tool is designed to […]

EU charges TikTok with breaching online content rules
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EU charges TikTok with breaching online content rules

TikTok has been formally charged by the European Commission with violating the European Union’s Digital Services Act, potentially exposing its parent company, ByteDance, to a fine of up to 6% of its global revenue. The charges were issued on Thursday following a year-long investigation by EU tech regulators, who allege the social media platform failed […]

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Tinubu’s ministers ignore TikTok, LinkedIn despite massive following – Report 

A new report reveals a stark digital divide between Nigeria’s cabinet ministers and the country’s rapidly growing online population, with most ministers neglecting key social media platforms like TikTok and LinkedIn despite a collective following of 17 million across major networks. The Nigerian Cabinet Social Media Report 2025, released by UK-based digital strategy firm Column, […]

TikTok removes more Universal Music songs as conflict worsens
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Ireland slaps TikTok €530m over data transfers to China

TikTok has been fined €530 million ($601.3 million) by Ireland’s privacy regulator for breaching the EU’s GDPR law by transferring user data to China. The Irish Data Protection Commission, which oversees TikTok’s privacy practices in the EU, announced the fine on Friday, citing violations related to the handling of European user data. The regulator has […]

Meta to invest $65bn in AI infrastructure, says Zuckerberg
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TikTok poses ‘highly urgent’ threat to Meta – Zuckerberg

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified Wednesday that TikTok posed a serious threat to the company’s dominance, describing the short-form video app as a “top priority” and “highly urgent” competitive challenge when it emerged in 2018. His remarks came during the first week of the United States Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust trial against Meta, according to […]

Meta, TikTok challenge EU tech fee in court
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TikTok unveils feature to allow users add for video context

TikTok began testing a new feature called “Footnotes” in the United States on Wednesday, offering users the ability to add contextual information to videos—a move similar to the “Community Notes” feature already implemented by X (formerly Twitter) and Meta. The feature, designed to provide additional context and relevant details about content shared on the platform, […]

TikTok launches feature for quality sleep amid lawsuits
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China reiterates authority over TikTok deal amid US deadline extension

China on Wednesday reaffirmed that any potential deal involving the sale or restructuring of TikTok must comply with its domestic laws, doubling down on its position as the United States pushes for a resolution over the app’s U.S. operations. The statement comes in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision last week to extend the […]

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