Tagged: TikTok
TikTok is a popular short-form video sharing platform owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, which allows users to create, share, and discover user-generated content, often accompanied by music and various effects. The platform has gained significant global popularity, particularly among younger users, and has become a major player in the social media landscape.
TikTok Introduces Labeling for AI-Generated Content
The short video platform TikTok has announced the launch of a new feature that will allow creators to explicitly indicate when their content has been generated using artificial intelligence (AI). This enhancement was first…
TikTok Fined €345 Million for Weak Protection of Children’s Personal Data
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) has fined the short-video service TikTok €345 million. The regulator concluded that the platform did not put forth sufficient efforts to safeguard the personal data of underage users. DPC…
TikTok Fined €345 Million by EU for Violations in Handling Minors’ Personal Data
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission has fined short video platform TikTok €345 million for violations related to the processing of children’s personal data. The regulator initiated its investigation in 2021 to examine TikTok’s compliance with…
ByteDance to Launch its Own Online Store in TikTok
Chinese IT giant ByteDance, owner of the popular video service TikTok, is implementing a program called Project S, aimed at expanding the company’s presence in the online trading sphere. A new feature, Trendy Beat,…
TikTok Tests Tako, an AI-Powered Chatbot
TikTok is experimenting with a new feature in its mobile app, a chatbot named Tako, that is capable of answering user questions and holding conversations. A company representative said that the venture is an…
Whistleblower Reveals TikTok’s Alleged Illegal Practices and Ties to Chinese Communist Party
An ex-employee of ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns TikTok, has filed a lawsuit alleging illegal activities, including content theft and collusion with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Yintao “Roger” Yu, a former head…
