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EU charges TikTok over harmful algorithmic 'rabbit hole' effects
EU tech regulators charged social media platform TikTok on Friday with breaching the bloc's online content rules due to the so-called "rabbit hole" effect of its recommender system, which attracts users' attention to a constant stream of
Brazil fines TikTok $30 million in 'powerful signal' over child safety
Brazil's data protection agency on Tuesday fined TikTok nearly $30 million for failing to implement child safety measures in what it said was a "powerful signal" to social media companies. He said the fine of 153.7 million reais ($29.9 million) was a "powerful signal to other platforms regarding how seriously the ANPD takes this work" and that the agency hoped they "get the message".
Brazil fines TikTok owner ByteDance for unlawful processing of teenagers' data
ANPD said that the local unit of China's ByteDance had processed personal data of teenagers aged 13 to 18 without a valid legal basis. The regulator estimated that, during the period under review, TikTok may have processed the data of at least 8 million children, reflecting what it described as shortcomings in the platform's age-verification system.
TikTok agrees to $400 million US children's privacy settlement
The Justice Department sued TikTok and ByteDance in 2024 for allegedly failing to protect children's privacy, and illegally collecting their information.
TikTok challenges EU 'gatekeeper' status at Europe's top court
TikTok is fighting its EU 'gatekeeper' status in court. The company argues it does not meet the strict criteria set by the Digital Markets Act. This case could significantly impact how Europe regulates big tech firms. A ruling is expected in the coming months.
All-in on AI: what TikTok creator ByteDance did next
ByteDance, the Beijing-based owner of TikTok, is shifting strongly into artificial intelligence after years of legal and privacy scrutiny. Its chatbot Doubao, launched in 2023, has become China’s most popular AI assistant with over 100 million daily users, rivalling services from OpenAI and Google. New tools like Seedance 2.0 are boosting its global profile, though overseas challenges remain.
Irish data regulator opens new inquiry into TikTok over data stored in China
TikTok, owned by China's ByteDance, was in May fined 530 million euros ($620 million) by the Irish commissioner over the transfer of European user data to China.
China denies accessing data after TikTok hit with huge EU fine
TikTok was fined 530 million euros ($600 million) on Friday for transferring user data from Europe to China without ensuring it was protected from access by Chinese authorities. It is the European Union’s second-largest fine to date, following an investigation into the legality of TikTok’s data transfer practices.
China apps fade in US as TikTok returns on Apple, Google app stores
Since its relisting on Apple's App Store and Google Play five days ago, downloads of Chinese apps like Xiaohongshu have plummeted 91%, while TikTok is witnessing more than double the usual number of downloads.
TikTok app unavailable on Apple, Google stores in US despite Donald Trump delaying ban
TikTok remains unavailable on Apple and Google app stores in the U.S. despite President Trump's executive order delaying the ban by 75 days. Analysts believe the delay is due to awaiting additional protections. Ex-U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and investor Bill Ford explore alternative ownership structures for the app.
TikTok is facing legal backlash around the world
TikTok is increasingly facing global scrutiny due to concerns over its ties to China and its influence on politics, misinformation, and mental health. Countries like India, Nepal and Albania have banned the app, while others, including the US, Canada and Russia, have implemented fines and security measures. Despite this, TikTok remains highly popular worldwide.
What happens next for TikTok after court ruling against it?
A US appeals court upheld a law mandating ByteDance to divest TikTok by January 19 or face a ban, citing national security concerns. TikTok sued, arguing the law infringes on free speech. The ruling, appealable to the Supreme Court, stems from a 2020 effort to ban the app, revived by Congress despite Biden's revocation of Trump's initial ban.
EU opens formal investigation into TikTok over possible online content breaches
The European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA), which applies to all online platforms since Feb. 17, requires in particular very large online platforms and search engines to do more to tackle illegal online content and risks to public security.
Zhang Yiming, founder of TikTok parent ByteDance, lost $17 billion in 2022
The reasons for the losses are unknown, but Zhang is still the second-richest entrepreneur in the world under the age of 40, with wealth valued at $37 billion, .
Russian court fines TikTok $50,000 over refusal to delete LGBT content
News agencies reported that the case against TikTok was based on accusations that the company was "promoting non-traditional values, LGBT, feminism and a distorted representation of traditional sexual values" on its platform.
ByteDance plans for maximum of nine board directors: source
This week Reuters reported that TikTok, the popular short video app, could face a fine of $29 million in Britain after an investigation showed it may have breached data protection laws regarding the privacy of children.
Timeline: ByteDance founder who put TikTok on global map to quit as CEO
Zhang, 38, turned ByteDance into a social media powerhouse which has also had many brushes with global regulators
TikTok faces UK lawsuit over alleged kids' data breach
The former children's commissioner for England, Anne Longfield, and law firm Scott + Scott have brought the case against the firm and its Chinese parent group ByteDance on behalf of children aged under 13 in the UK and under 16 in the European Economic Area, a statement said.
TikTok owner's sales doubled to $35 billion despite US ban
The Chinese company managed to grow operating profit to roughly $7 billion in 2020 from less than $4 billion the prior year.
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