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TikTok collected U.S. users’ views on abortion, gun control and religion, Justice Department says

by HALELUYA HADERO and ERIC TUCKER July 27, 2024July 27, 2024

Government lawyers wrote in court documents that the sensitive data would up on Chinese servers accessible to ByteDance employees in China.

New England

Massachusetts teacher fired for her TikTok videos loses First Amendment federal appeal

by Rick Sobey July 4, 2024July 4, 2024

The appeals court said the lower court ‘got it right’ in upholding Kari MacRae’s dismissal.

Business, Food & Dining, Life & Culture, Nation & World, News

From ‘latte makeup’ to ‘girl dinners,’ TikTok has launched tons of trends. Will its influence last?

by ANNE D'INNOCENZIO, HALELUYA HADERO and DEE-ANN DURBIN July 3, 2024July 3, 2024

While the company is mired in political wrangling, its business influence is huge and undisputed.

Business, Nation & World

TikTok to start labeling AI-generated content as technology becomes more universal

by MICHELLE CHAPMAN May 9, 2024May 9, 2024

The shift in policy is part of a broader attempt in the technology industry to provide more safeguards for artificial intelligence usage.

Business, Nation & World, News

TikTok sues U.S. to block the law that could ban the social media platform

by HALELUYA HADERO May 7, 2024May 7, 2024

The popular social video company alleged the law is so ‘obviously unconstitutional’ that its sponsors are trying to portray the law not as a ban, but as a regulation of TikTok’s ownership.

Arts & Entertainment, Business

Artists from Universal Music Group are heading back to TikTok after new licensing agreement struck

by MICHELLE CHAPMAN May 2, 2024May 2, 2024

The artists include Drake, Adele, Bad Bunny and Billie Eilish.

Business, Nation & World, News

TikTok law kicks off new showdown between Beijing and Washington. What’s coming next?

by DIDI TANG and HALELUYA HADERO April 25, 2024April 25, 2024

The legislation that U.S. President Biden signed this week could allow Washington to widen its scope to target other China-related apps, such as the popular e-commerce platform Temu.