Tiktok: Cyberattack targeted big names including CNN

Agence France Presse 06/05/2024

TikTok on Tuesday said it slammed the door on a cyberattack that targeted high-profile accounts including CNN. The number of accounts compromised was “very small” and TikTok has beefed up defenses to thwart the method used by…

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

05/10/2024

TikTok will begin labeling content created using artificial intelligence when it’s been uploaded from outside its own platform in an attempt to combat misinformation. “AI enables incredible creative opportunities, but can confuse or mislead viewers if they…

How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threat

04/28/2024

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — If it feels like TikTok has been around forever, that’s probably because it has, at least if you’re measuring via internet time. What’s now in question is whether it will be around much…

These are the countries where TikTok is already banned

04/27/2024

LONDON (AP) — TikTok is in the crosshairs of authorities in the U.S., where new law threatens a nationwide ban unless its China-based parent ByteDance divests. It would be the biggest blow yet to the popular video-sharing…

US House votes for possible TikTok ban if Chinese owners don’t sell

Associated Press 04/21/2024

WASHINGTON — The House passed legislation Saturday that would ban TikTok in the United States if the popular social media platform’s China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake within a year, but don’t expect the app to go away…

Tiktok, Meta, Snapchat sued by 4 Canadian school boards

Associated Press 03/29/2024

TORONTO — Four of the largest school boards in the Canadian province of Ontario said Thursday they launched lawsuits against TikTok, Meta and SnapChat alleging the social media platforms are disrupting student learning. The lawsuits claim platforms…

DepEd to probe teacher in viral scolding video

Dempsey Reyes - Reporter / @dempseyreyesINQ 03/19/2024

A show cause order has been issued on Monday to a public school teacher, who had scolded her students, while streaming the incident live on TikTok, and she was given 72 hours to explain her actions. That…

‘My Chicago’: Explaining another TikTok trend

Immae Lachica 03/18/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— TikTok has birthed so many trends in the past years. From dance trends, song trends, food trends, places to visit, and people to follow, this social media platform just keeps on giving new things…

TikTok flooded by AI conspiracies of monsters, asteroids, and vampires

Agence France Presse 03/18/2024

From vampires and wendigos to killer asteroids, TikTok users are pumping out outlandish end-of-the-world conspiracy theories, researchers say, in yet another misinformation trend on a platform whose fate in the United States hangs in the balance. In…

TikTok video on translating Cebuano term to English goes viral

Immae Lachica, Nikki Medalla- USJR Intern 02/15/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines– TikTok sensation Ms. Steffy posted a video that put netizens in a dilemma, questioning themselves, “So, unsaon man jud ni pag-ingon?” This simple jeepney scenario could be relatable to some and has gotten everyone…

Have you heard of the ‘Roman Empire’ trend on TikTok?

Immae Lachica 02/12/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— TikTok has unleashed several trends over time. From dance moves to challenges to making an old song come back to life, this social media platform is getting everyone hooked. The platform also paved the…

Biden campaign joins TikTok in push for young voters

02/12/2024

(Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign joined short-form video app TikTok on Sunday, using the NFL’s Super Bowl to kick off its new account to reach young voters ahead of the presidential election in November.…

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