TikTok

TikTok Ban Under Biden Law Faces Uncertainty as Trump Reelection Looms

Months after President Joe Biden signed the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (PAFACAA) into law, its fate now faces potential upheaval with Donald Trump’s reelection. The law, which aims to sever Chinese ownership of TikTok, may encounter...
Parliament of Australia

Australia’s Push to Ban Social Media for Under-16s: A Political Promise, Practical Dilemma

The Australian government is taking bold steps to protect children from the potential harms of social media. A new proposal aims to restrict access to platforms like X, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram for those under 16, sparking a heated debate...
TikTok

Canada Orders Dissolution of TikTok’s Canadian Business, Citing National Security Concerns

Canada has ordered the dissolution of TikTok Technology Canada Inc., the Canadian branch of the popular social media app TikTok. The decision comes after an extensive national security review scrutinized the operations and data practices of TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance...
Social Media

Social Media Giants Face Lawsuits Over Alleged Role in Youth Mental Health Crisis

Meta Platforms Inc., Google, TikTok, and Snap Inc. are facing mounting legal challenges from U.S. school districts, accusing the tech giants of contributing to a youth mental health crisis through the addictive design of their apps. The ruling by U.S....
TikTok-US

TikTok Faces Legal Battle 13 US States Sue Over Allegations of Harming Children

TikTok, a popular social media platform with about 120 million active users in the United States, is facing a major legal challenge. On Tuesday, 13 US states and Washington, D.C. filed lawsuits against the platform, accusing it of harming young...
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Embrace New Responsibilities in Age of New Tech

Human imagination is the foundation of all technology, and with the convergence of multiple technologies in the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the technological fantasies that inventors have created are even more audacious. These bold technological fantasies drive innovation and will impact...