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TikTok knew its algorithm harmed kids, accidentally revealed internal documents show
Officials across 14 states are suing TikTok for what they say is an addictive algorithm that endang…
Kenneth Niemeyer,Laura Italia…
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Why athletes at Olympic Village are finding some Grindr features disabled
"If athletes are not out or come from a country where being LGBTQ+ is dangerous or illegal, using G…
Jaures Yip
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Europe cracks down on TikTok Lite variant that rewards users with Amazon vouchers
The TikTok Lite spinoff app rewards users when they log in daily, watch videos, or like posts, spar…
Matthew Loh
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The 'Gen Z Boss and a mini' trend is taking off on TikTok. A lawyer says it's a lesson in how not to use social media.
A light-hearted video was hijacked by Andrew Tate and subjected to misogyny. An employment lawyer s…
Lindsay Dodgson
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Audi driver says their car's Pre Sense safety feature stopped the vehicle in the middle of a highway and almost killed them
The woman wrote that she was in the car with her husband, their dog, and their 4-month-old child at…
Polly Thompson
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TikTok's aggressive growth tactics are upsetting partners, creators, and everyday users
TikTok is puffing up its chest as it takes on politicians, business partners, and its own users. It…
Dan Whateley,Sydney Bradley
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TikTok now allows users to find specific parts of videos
Chinese short-form video making app TikTok has quietly added a 'video-scrubbing thumbnail' feature …
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TikTok is about to find out if it can survive without Taylor Swift and Ice Spice
Universal Media Group will pull its artists' catalogs from the social media platform unless TikTok …
Hannah Getahun,Kwan Wei Kevin…
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TikToker says she was trapped in 115-degree heat after her Tesla locked her inside during a software update
The Tesla handbook says opening the car doors during a software update can damage the vehicle, prom…
Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert
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Side hustles are becoming young people's safety net amid so much economic uncertainty
In today's big story, we're looking at why side hustles are all the rage these days.
Dan DeFrancesco
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Viral TikTok shows firefighters trying to share safety tips with deaf seniors, who hilariously rejected all of the advice
The Jewish Deaf Association video has been viewed 1.9 million times, with people saying comedy writ…
Lindsay Dodgson
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TikTok announces new child safety update that will test organizing content by maturity level
TikTok has a long history of spawning mature trends and content on its platform, including dangerou…
Kieran Press-Reynolds
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Indiana is suing TikTok over claims it misled users about child safety and data security
Indiana's Attorney General accused TikTok of exposing children "to drug use, alcohol abuse, profani…
Beatrice Nolan
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Meta is begging the government for new rules on age verification. But is it really trying to stick it to TikTok?
Meta is asking for federal rules to require parental permission for kids who download apps. That mi…
Katie Notopoulos
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She spent her inheritance sending money to TikTok Livestreamers. What started as a game turned into addiction.
Cindi White spent more than $25,000 on TikTok Influencers. TikTok's Live Matches have a dark side.
Jessica Lucas
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Pregnant influencers share the impact of receiving trolling comments that make them fear for their baby's safety
Abbie Herbert, Sarati Callahan, and Bella Retamosa all documented their pregnancies on TikTok, sayi…
Charissa Cheong
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TikTok thirst traps could soon be rated adults-only as the app experiments with ways to block mature content from young users' feeds
TikTok is experimenting with an internal rating system as social media companies grapple with how t…
Hannah Towey
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A middle school reportedly removed bathroom mirrors after students were taking up to 9 breaks a day to film TikToks
A North Carolina middle school removed its bathroom mirrors to stop students making up to nine visi…
Andrew Lloyd
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A TikTok chef selling a $20 'Pink Sauce' says it's 'natural' and 'edible,' but a food safety expert said eating it could be 'risky'
The nutrition label glued to the bottle claimed there were 444 servings per container, which would …
Connor Perrett,Lindsay Dodgson
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How to block or unblock someone on TikTok
You can unblock users on TikTok through the app's Privacy menu. Blocking or unblocking a TikTok use…