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TikTok removes more Universal Music songs as conflict worsens
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TikTok unveils safety suite amid regulatory scrutiny

TikTok has rolled out a new suite of features aimed at bolstering user safety and supporting content creators, as part of its ongoing strategy to strengthen platform governance and retain trust amid increasing scrutiny from regulators and parents alike. In a statement released Wednesday, the short-form video platform—owned by China’s ByteDance—announced expanded parental controls through […]

TikTok removes more Universal Music songs as conflict worsens
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TikTok takes down 3.6m Nigerian videos in Q1 for policy violations

TikTok, the short video platform owned by ByteDance, removed over 3.6 million videos posted by Nigerian users in the first quarter of 2025 for violating its content policies—a 50% increase from the 2.4 million takedowns recorded in the previous quarter. The figures, published in TikTok’s Q1 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, highlight the platform’s continued […]

Trump opens TikTok account amid pending ban deadline
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TikTok prepares new US app ahead of planned sale – Report

TikTok is reportedly developing a new version of its app specifically for users in the United States, in anticipation of a potential sale to a consortium of American investors. The Information disclosed on Sunday, that the move is aimed at complying with U.S. regulatory demands and avoiding a ban. The development comes as U.S. President […]

TikTok deal talks with China to begin next week - Trump
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TikTok deal talks with China to begin next week – Trump

United States President Donald Trump said on Friday that discussions with China over a potential deal involving the popular short-video app TikTok will begin early next week. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said the United States “pretty much” has a deal in place regarding the sale of TikTok’s U.S. operations, and expects […]

TikTok removes more Universal Music songs as conflict worsens
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Trump confirms buyer found for TikTok’s US operations

President Donald Trump has announced that a buyer has been identified for the United States operations of TikTok, the social media platform owned by China’s ByteDance Ltd. Trump however said he will not reveal further details for another two weeks. “We have a buyer for Tiktok, by the way. I think I’ll need probably China […]

Trump opens TikTok account amid pending ban deadline
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TikTok rivals Instagram’s ‘broadcast channel’ with ‘Bulletin Boards’ feature

TikTok is experimenting with a new messaging tool called “bulletin boards,” which allows creators and brands to send one-to-many updates directly to their followers. The feature closely mirrors Instagram’s “broadcast channels,” introduced in 2023. Like its Meta counterpart, bulletin boards limit posting rights to the creator or brand, while followers can only respond using emoji […]

TikTok launches campus verification to help students connect
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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 […]