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Montana governor signs into law first-of-its-kind TikTok ban

Governor Greg Gianforte, a Republican, denounced the social media app’s alleged ties to China’s Communist government.

Al Jazeera · May 18, 2023

Chinese Party has 'supreme access' to all TikTok data, claims former employee

Allegations against ByteDance also include spreading China propaganda and "worldwide scheme" to profit from competitors' content.

TechRadar · May 17, 2023

Why is TikTok being targeted by the RESTRICT Act?

The new bill seems to be the US government's best shot to finally ban TikTok for all Americans. But, how did we get here?

TechRadar · May 9, 2023

Texan leading TikTok ban in Congress urges state lawmakers to rein in their own social media legislation

U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul has warned members of the Texas Legislature to keep their China-countering legislation focused on espionage and not to target Chinese immigrants.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 11, 2023

The problem with threatening to ban TikTok

Experts say the U.S. doesn't have the infrastructure to block and no attempts at it would be bulletproof.

Fortune · Apr 11, 2023

What TikTok ban? Brands actually increased their ad spending on the app last month despite a high-profile congressional hearing

TikTok, owned by Beijing-based ByteDance, has become a key advertising platform in the West and also a flashpoint in the ongoing U.S.-China tussle.

Fortune · Apr 6, 2023

As TikTok remains in limbo, it’s time for YouTube Shorts to have a major glow-up

As lawmakers in the U.S. debate whether or not to ban TikTok permanently, Google and Meta should start thinking about how it can capitalize on this moment with Shorts and Reels, analysts suggest.

Android Central · Apr 6, 2023

TikTok Reveals The Platform Algorithm Promoting Teen Suicide Using Dark Content

The social media platform was revealed in a study by Eko how it has promoted teen suicide using algorithms and targeted hashtags

Zenger · Apr 5, 2023

Rep. Jeff Jackson, Congress’ biggest TikTok star, sees the app as a tool for transparency

WASHINGTON — If you’ve heard of Rep. Jeff Jackson and you’re not from North Carolina, there’s a good chance you’ve seen him on TikTok.

Tribune News Service · Apr 5, 2023

Rep. Jeff Jackson, Congress’ biggest TikTok star, sees the app as a tool for transparency - Roll Call

Rep. Jeff Jackson uses TikTok to talk to his constituents as most members of Congress say the app is a tool of the Chinese Communist Party.

Roll Call · Apr 5, 2023