TikTok Plans To Fight Censorship, Mouthy Politicians Make It Very Easy For Them
Congress targeted TikTok for divestment instead of addressing data privacy concerns from other tech giants. ByteDance claims divestment violates free speech. [ more ]
TikTok filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government for a violation of the First Amendment, aiming to prolong the time before being forced to sell or be banned. [ more ]
TikTok will automatically label more AI-generated content in its app
TikTok is implementing content credentials to automatically label AI-generated content, addressing enforcement challenges and increasing transparency. [ more ]
TikTok is adding an "AI-generated" label to watermarked third-party content
TikTok applies AI-generated tags to content from its AI tools and other platforms. It supports Adobe's tagging system and focuses on content authenticity. [ more ]
TikTok is suing the U.S. over 'obviously unconstitutional' law that would ban it | CBC News
TikTok and ByteDance are suing the US over a law that would force them to sell the app, setting up a legal battle over its future in the country. [ more ]
Pro-Trump PAC Joins TikTok Amid Fight Over Its Chinese Ownership
The super PAC supporting Donald Trump has joined TikTok to share his agenda to win the election, amid controversies over the platform's ownership. [ more ]
'F-king unhinged' TikTok boss reportedly placed on leave after allegedly bullying women
TikTok executive Tobias Henning placed on leave due to toxic work environment with allegations of bullying, mansplaining, and sexual harassment. [ more ]
The Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act banning TikTok is deemed unconstitutional due to singling out a specific platform for a permanent nationwide ban. [ more ]
TikTok & Universal Music Group Reach A New Licensing Agreement - Lindsey Gamble
The new licensing agreement between TikTok and Universal Music Group restores music to the platform, benefits artists, and warns creators on potential future licensing challenges. [ more ]
Press Play: Adam Ulanicki - Lonely - KALTBLUT Magazine
Adam Ulanicki's track 'Lonely' resonates with listeners, generating over 10,000 creations on TikTok and reflects his authentic narrative and emotional depth. [ more ]
Grupo Frontera's hybrid Mexican music went global. On a new album, their genre-melding has no limits | amNewYork
Grupo Frontera, a local band from Texas, gained viral fame on TikTok leading to hits, accolades, and collaborations with big names in the music industry. [ more ]
The Billionaire Frank McCourt Mounts Bid to Buy TikTok
Billionaire Frank McCourt is assembling a group of bidders to potentially buy and rethink TikTok's data usage, focusing on privacy and user control. [ more ]
TikTok content creators sue the US government over potential ban
Content creators on TikTok are taking legal action against the U.S. government in response to a new law requiring ByteDance to sell assets or face a ban. [ more ]
Eight TikTok creators file their own suit against the divest-or-ban law
The lawsuit challenges the potential impact on creators' speech if TikTok is banned, emphasizing the platform's unique characteristics for expression. [ more ]