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Florida sues TikTok, claiming it violates state child safety law

In the lawsuit, filed in state court in St Lucie County, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, a Republican, accuses TikTok of violating the law by allowing underage users to access the platform and misrepresenting the amount of violent or sexual content young users can be exposed to.

TikTok launches Pro events app for FIFA World Cup and other major cultural moments

TikTok launches a standalone FIFA World Cup-focused app in the U.S. as it expands beyond social media into fan engagement, commerce, and live events

Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube settle lawsuit over addictive social media platforms

Meta Platforms, along with TikTok and Snap, has reached to settle a lawsuit brought by a Kentucky school district accusing social media companies of designing addictive platforms that harmed students’ mental health. The agreement comes weeks before a closely watched trial.

‘Clicks, cash and cruelty’: How primates are illegally being sold on social media in the US

A new report has raised concern that wildlife trafficking of primates is becoming more prevalent on social media in the US and is putting the health and welfare of animals at risk. Researchers found over 1,600 animals for sale on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube

Australia to make Google, Meta, TikTok pay for news or face 2.25% levy

Australia is taking a tougher stance on Big Tech, proposing a levy to force platforms to pay for journalism or strike deals with publishers. The move reflects growing global concern over the sustainability of news, as digital giants profit from content without directly funding the industry that produces it.

Viral TikTok AI reality show: Why it’s dividing audiences online

A viral TikTok “AI reality show” that stirred curiosity and criticism has now vanished from the platform. Here's a closer look

One-fifth of Australian teens still use TikTok, Snapchat after social media ban

Australia became the first nation to ban social media for children under 16. But, according to the new data, over 20 per cent of kids are still using TikTok and Snapchat. The data is among the first to show the effects on youth online behaviour since Australia rolled out the ban.

Europe ramps up pressure on large online platforms 2 years after EU’s landmark regulation

National and EU regulators are intensifying scrutiny of Meta, X, TikTok and online marketplaces such as Shein as enforcement of the Digital Services Act enters a more assertive phase across the bloc.

China fuels AI war, its largest tech firms preparing to launch new AI models soon

Alibaba, Baidu and ByteDance are gearing up for a wave of high-profile AI model launches around the Lunar New Year, marking a new chapter in China’s race to dominate the artificial intelligence landscape.

Jennifer O’Brien jailed for 17 years: UK court finds TikTok influencer guilty of serious crimes

The court received a powerful victim impact statement that illustrated the psychological devastation caused by O’Brien’s actions over several years. The survivor spoke of a life now defined by hyper-vigilance and social withdrawal