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MiscellaneousSpain Considers TikTok Ban Amidst Alarming Child Abuse Video Investigation
Spain is considering banning TikTok after an investigation by Maldita.es revealed over 1,000 child sexual abuse videos and thousands of suspected pedophile profiles on the platform. The foundation also accused TikTok of amplifying minors' content and profiting from abuse.
TechnologyEU Demands TikTok Overhaul 'Harmful' Algorithm, Threatens Massive Fines Under Digital Services Act
The European Union has ordered TikTok to alter its 'For You' feed algorithm, citing concerns about harmful content and potential violations of the Digital Services Act, and has threatened substantial fines if the platform does not comply.
TechnologyTikTok Reaches $100 Million Settlement with Alabama Over Teen Addiction Claims
TikTok has agreed to pay $100 million to Alabama to resolve a settlement regarding teen addiction on the platform.
TechnologyFacebook Found Liable and TikTok Settles for $100M Over User Safety and Privacy Violations
Facebook was found liable by a jury in New Mexico for consumer protection violations related to the Cambridge Analytica scandal, while TikTok agreed to a $100m settlement with Alabama over youth safety concerns.
TechnologyMeta Agrees to Massive $17.1 Billion Settlement Over Child Social Media Addiction Lawsuits
Meta has agreed to a settlement of up to $17.1 billion with US states and territories over allegations that its social media platforms are addictive to children. As part of the agreement, the company will implement new safety features for younger users.
TechnologyByteDance Faces $30 Million Fine in Brazil Over TikTok Child Data Privacy Violations
Brazil's data protection authority has fined TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, nearly $30m for mishandling the personal data of millions of children and teenagers.
MiscellaneousPopular Lebanese TikTok Influencer 'Dr Food' Arrested Following Major Drug Smuggling Investigation
Lebanese TikTok influencer Georges Dib, known as Dr Food, has been arrested in northern Lebanon following a month-long surveillance operation linked to an ongoing drug smuggling investigation.
TechnologyTikTok Agrees to Massive $400 Million Settlement With Justice Department Over Child Privacy Violations
TikTok and ByteDance have agreed to a $400 million settlement with the US Justice Department over allegations that the app unlawfully collected children's data and violated privacy laws.
TechnologyTikTok Reaches $400 Million Settlement With US Justice Department Over Children's Privacy Violations
TikTok and parent company ByteDance have agreed to a $400m settlement with the US Department of Justice to resolve allegations of violating children's online privacy laws.
HealthDr TikTok: How Mental Health Care is Moving from Consulting Rooms to Social Media Feeds
Mental health content is booming across social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, sparking a debate among clinicians regarding its benefits for accessibility versus the risks of misinformation and blurred professional boundaries.