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TikTok says it's removed millions of fake accounts since start of Israel-Hamas war
TikTok is pushing back on critics who claim the video app is falling short in its content moderation duties amid the Israel-Hamas war.
YouTube's new teen protections limit recommendations on potentially harmful videos
The video streamer is also increasing the frequency of its Bedtime and Take a Break reminders.
TikTok's first live 'global music event' will feature Cardi B and Charlie Puth
TikTok is hosting its first live "global music event" in Arizona in December. Emerging artists will perform alongside headliners Cardi B, Niall Horan, Anitta and Charlie Puth.
Twitch will allow simulcasting to competitor streaming platforms
Twitch will now allow users to cross-stream on other live video sites. The announcement was made at TwitchCon in Las Vegas, just as it dropped new simulcasting guidelines.
The EU is probing Meta and TikTok’s Israel-Hamas response
Under the Digital Services Act, the European Commission has asked Meta and TikTok for information about how they’ve handled misinformation regarding the Isreal-Hamas crisis.
Snapchat enables video and stories embeds
Snap appears to be taking a leaf out of TikTok’s content playbook.
TikTok details how it's taking action against Israel-Hamas misinformation
The announcement follows similar statements from Meta and X.
TikTok is changing how it pays filter creators
TikTok is making changes to its Effect Creator Rewards program. These changes will affect creators of viral filters and effects.
New York lawmakers are cracking down on kids' exposure to social media algorithms
If passed, anyone under 18 would require permission from a parent or guardian to view content on accounts they don't follow.
Utah sues TikTok over child safety issues and its links to China
Utah has sued TikTok over child safety issues and the company's China-based ownership.
TikTok now lets you post directly from third-party apps
TikTok announced a new API today that lets creators post to the platform directly from select third-party apps. Direct Post will launch with products from Adobe, Twitch and more.
TikTok might be exploring an ad-free subscription plan
Code snippets found in the latest version of TikTok app indicate possible paid subscription ahead.
TikTok now lets creators label AI-generated content
TikTok will now let users label posts that have been enhanced by AI in any way. The company is also working on tools that automatically detect AI-generated posts.
European regulators fine TikTok $368 million over failing to protect the data of young users
European authorities have found that Twitter had violated General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) rules when it comes to how it processes its younger users' personal data.
Billboard's latest top 50 chart pulls the biggest tracks from TikTok
TikTok and Billboard are collaborating on a pop music chart. TikTok Billboard Top 50 Chart is a new weekly roundup listing the most popular songs on the social platform in the US. The list debuts with the track “SkeeYee” by Sexyy Red taking the inaugural top spot.
TikTok is pushing shopping features into nearly every part of its app
TikTok has launched its official TikTok Shop in an attempt to capitalize on the app's popularity.
TikTok starts migrating European users' data to its first local data center
TikTok has started migrating its European users' data to its long-promised center in Ireland.
TikTok job postings point to social features to help it compete with Meta
TikTok appears ready to move the platform closer to a full-fledged social network. The company has posted new job listings for positions focused on social networking features and expanded direct messaging.
Instagram reportedly making Reels longer to take on TikTok and YouTube
It looks like Instagram is about to significantly increase the maximum length of Reels, according to reputable mobile developer and leaker Alessandro Paluzzi. The current hard limit for these videos is three minutes, but screenshots provided by Paluzzi indicate a forthcoming leap to 10 minutes. This would effectively transform the social media site into a more robust video-sharing platform like YouTube.
TikTok search results are about to get infested with ads
TikTok is integrated ads into search results, so you’ll get branded content every time you look for a hashtag, a specific user or anything else. These ads are pulled from sponsored videos hosted on the platform and exist as a way to “further power brand discovery.” Clicking on an ad doesn’t interrupt the search experience, as the feed remains static as you peruse.