Social Media Regulation

TikTok will not be sold, Chinese parent ByteDance tells US – BBC News

As I scrolled through my feed and stumbled upon the news that TikTok will not be sold, ByteDance telling the US to essentially take a hike, I couldn’t help but feel a mix of emotions. On one hand, there’s a sense of relief that the app I’ve grown accustomed to using won’t be disappearing from my life anytime soon. However, on the other hand, there’s a looming sense of uncertainty about what this decision means for the future of TikTok in the US.

The saga of TikTok’s potential sale has been ongoing for quite some time now, with the US government attempting to force ByteDance to divest its popular social media platform.… Continue reading

TikTok: US Congress passes bill that could see app banned

I find the recent news about TikTok facing a potential ban in the US quite intriguing. The fact that the US Congress passed a bill that could lead to the app being banned is a significant development in the ongoing debate surrounding privacy and data security issues.

The shift in attitudes towards TikTok is quite remarkable, from being a platform associated with cringy content to now a hub of engaging and entertaining videos. The app has undoubtedly gained immense popularity, especially among younger audiences who make up a substantial portion of its user base.

However, concerns about data privacy and security have plagued TikTok for quite some time.… Continue reading