TikTok Ban Upheld: Federal Court Ruling Threatens App's Future in US
A federal appeals court has unanimously upheld legislation that could force TikTok's parent company ByteDance to sell or face a US ban by January 19. The ruling affects over 170 million American users and raises critical questions about national security versus digital rights.
TikTok's US Future Hangs in Balance as Federal Court Decision Looms
A pivotal federal appeals court ruling this week could determine TikTok's fate in America, as ByteDance faces a 2025 deadline to sell or face a ban. The case has drawn unexpected support from Trump while Biden's stance remains unclear, with declining public support for an outright ban.
TikTok to Restrict Beauty Filters for Teens in Major Mental Health Initiative
TikTok announces global restrictions on beauty-altering filters for users under 18, addressing concerns about mental health and self-image among youth. The platform will block filters that modify facial features while enhancing age verification systems and transparency around digital alterations.
ByteDance Fires Intern for Sabotaging AI Model Training
ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, terminated an intern for maliciously interfering with AI model training. The company refuted rumors of extensive damage, emphasizing the incident's limited impact on commercial projects and large AI models.