Social media giant parent fires intern for 'maliciously' interfering with AI project
ByteDance, the China-based owner of TikTok, has confirmed that it terminated an intern over the summer for "maliciously" interfering with an artificial intelligence model.
More than a dozen states and DC file lawsuits against TikTok, claiming platform harms youth mental health
A coalition of more than a dozen state attorneys filed lawsuits against TikTok on Tuesday, claiming the company knowingly allows its algorithm to get kids addicted to its platform.
Texas AG sues TikTok for allegedly sharing personal data of minors
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit this week against social media platform TikTok for allegedly sharing the personal data of minors, violating state law.
Online side hustles that will score you some extra cash pretty easily, quickly
Many Americans have side hustles as an extra source of income. Many side hustles can be accomplished right from your couch through your computer.
TikTok creator posts cryptic video day before collapsing, dying at finish of Disneyland half-marathon: report
Caleb Graves, a 35-year-old avid runner and TikToker, died Sunday just moments after crossing the finish line of Disneyland's Halloween Half Marathon.
Telegram founder released from police custody as report claims iPhone hacked in 2017 French spy operation
Telegram founder Pavel Durov had his iPhone hacked in 2017 in a joint operation by France and the United Arab Emirates, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
New York coffee shop charges customers for Wi-Fi, sparking debate on social media
Bedford Studios, a coffee shop in New York City, is requiring customers to pay for Wi-Fi. TikTok users appear to be split on whether the policy is fair to customers.
TikTok hit with federal lawsuit over 'massive-scale' violations of children's privacy
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against TikTok on Friday alleging the popular social media platform violated a children's online privacy law on a "massive-scale."
More people trying 'no-buy year' trend to save thousands of dollars
Inflation is making it harder for people to stretch their paychecks and meet basic needs. So some are turning to a Tiktok challenge to save money.
Justice Department accuses TikTok of gathering American user data on social issues like abortion, gun control
The Justice Department claims TikTok is collecting data on U.S. users and their views on social issues like gun control and abortion to send to engineers in China.
Harris campaign joins TikTok after Biden signed ban
Vice President Kamala Harris has joined TikTok even as the Biden administration has called the ByteDance-owned app a national security threat and enacted legislation to ban it.
Zuckerberg says Trump fist pump reaction to shooting was 'bada--'
Former President Trump's response to being shot at on Saturday was "bada--" and inspiring, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has said.
Target-exclusive lemon cow Squishmallow has collectors, influencers on the hunt
Target has another exclusive item this summer that has become all the rage on social media and has collectors urging people to head to the store to pick up theirs.
TikTok users host live 'co-working' sessions on social media app during business hours
TikTok users are going live on the social media app to "co-work" with others across the globe daily. Two psychiatrists shared insights into the trend from their perspectives.
Arizona delivery driver's viral note to a Chipotle customer led TikTokers to bankroll his wedding
Arizona delivery driver Paul Slobodzian had no idea that a note he left on a delivery order of Chipotle would lead complete strangers to pay for his wedding.
Federal lawsuit against TikTok to focus on children's privacy: report
The Justice Department is reportedly planning to focus an upcoming lawsuit against TikTok on the social media platform allegedly violating the privacy rights of children.
TikTok says US ban is inevitable unless law requiring divestment is blocked
TikTok asked a federal court to strike down the law requiring the app be divested from its China-based parent company ByteDance, arguing that a ban is inevitable unless the court acts.
FTC refers complaint against TikTok to Justice Department over child privacy violations
The Federal Trade Commission announced that it referred a complaint against TikTok and China-based parent company ByteDance to the Justice Department for investigation.
Right wing TikTokers sue Biden admin, challenging TikTok action on First Amendment grounds: 'A ban on speech'
Right-leaning TikTok users filed a lawsuit Thursday against the TikTok law President Biden signed in April, arguing it violates users' constitutional right to free speech.
Biden admin, TikTok ask court to fast-track pivotal ruling to decide fate of social media platform
The Justice Department and TIkTok have asked a federal court to fast-track TikTok's lawsuit challenging a law that requires parent company ByteDance to divest TikTok's U.S. assets.