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TikTok removes more Universal Music songs as conflict worsens
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Unions slam TikTok over planned layoffs in UK moderation teams

TikTok is preparing to cut jobs in its trust and safety teams in the United Kingdom sparking criticism from unions who warn the move could undermine user protection. The affected staff oversee content moderation, a function unions argue is essential to safeguarding TikTok’s millions of British users. However, internal figures show the company is increasingly […]

Trump opens TikTok account amid pending ban deadline
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Trump opens TikTok account amid pending ban deadline

The White House has opened an official TikTok account even as President Donald Trump faces a looming deadline to resolve the app’s uncertain future in the United States. The account, @WhiteHouse, posted its first video Tuesday evening, highlighting Trump’s achievements, despite ongoing legal and political questions over whether TikTok can continue to operate in the […]

TikTok launches campus verification to help students connect
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TikTok launches campus verification to help students connect

TikTok is rolling out a new feature that allows college students to connect with peers on their campuses, in a move reminiscent of Facebook’s early beginnings. The feature, called Campus Verification, lets users add their school to their profile, verify enrollment, and browse a directory of fellow students. To activate the feature, users navigate to […]

TikTok launches campus verification to help students connect
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TikTok to update community guidelines with new rules

TikTok will roll out an update to its Community Guidelines on September 13, 2025, introducing new policies for creators and refining the platform’s approach to personalization, commercial content, and AI-generated media. While much of the revision simplifies existing language, several changes stand out. Notably, TikTok has tightened its rules for TikTok LIVE creators. Hosts are […]

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 […]