TikTok

August 08, 2024 – On August 6th, soyacincau reported on their recent visit to TikTok’s Transparency and Accountability Center (TAC) in Singapore, shedding light on the content moderation mechanisms of the globally popular short video platform. TikTok currently employs over 40,000 moderators worldwide to ensure platform safety, managing content in over 70 languages. These moderators,…

August 03, 2024 – On Friday local time, the U.S. Justice Department filed a lawsuit against TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, alleging failures to protect children’s privacy on the social media platform, according to Bloomberg. The U.S. government claimed that TikTok violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, which requires parental consent before collecting…

July 29, 2024 – TikTok, the popular short-video platform, is currently testing a new feature called “Sound Search,” which brings the familiar music recognition function from music apps into the realm of short videos. According to a report by TechCrunch, the “Sound Search” feature allows users to find the songs they want to listen to,…

July 18, 2024 – In a landmark decision, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) upheld the European Commission’s classification of ByteDance as a “gatekeeper” under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), dismissing the company’s appeal against the ruling. This victory for the EU’s antitrust watchdog underscores its commitment to reigning in the power…

June 25, 2024 – Oracle, the American software giant, has issued a warning to investors about the potential impact of a new law that may ban TikTok in the United States. The law, signed by President Joe Biden in April, “will prohibit the provision of internet hosting services to TikTok” unless its parent company, ByteDance,…

June 05, 2024 – TikTok, the popular short-video app, has taken proactive measures to thwart a series of cyberattacks targeting several high-profile accounts, including that of CNN, according to a TikTok spokesperson on Tuesday. A recent report by Forbes revealed a new vulnerability within the TikTok platform, which could be exploited through direct messages. This…

June 04, 2024 – On June 3rd, ByteDance announced through its official TikTok website that John Rogovin has been appointed as the company’s Global General Counsel. Prior to his departure in 2022, Rogovin served as the General Counsel at Warner Bros. for over twelve years, overseeing the studio’s legal affairs worldwide. This encompassed Warner Bros.’…

May 23, 2024 – TikTok has announced the launch of its “TikTok Symphony” AI suite, designed specifically for brand usage. This innovative toolkit aims to empower marketers in scripting and video production, leveraging the platform’s unique understanding of what resonates with its audience. According to TikTok’s official data, a staggering 61% of users have either…