U.S. Businesses Continue to Flirt with a Security Crisis That’s ‘100 Times’ Worse than TikTok
A San Francisco startup in human resources, Rippling, is causing concern due to its use of an AI model linked to a blacklisted Chinese lab. This comes at a time when U.S. companies face increased scrutiny from Beijing. Rippling positions itself as a comprehensive AI solution for human resources, IT, and finance, serving over 20,000 […]
TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat encouraged to implement stronger safeguards for children
Parents and Advocates Urge Action from Social Media Platforms A collective of parents, child advocates, and family policy organizations is urging TikTok, YouTube, and Snapchat to implement the same protective measures for minors that Meta has recently adopted. They believe these changes should set a new industry benchmark. In a letter addressed to these platforms, […]
Study: China’s ByteDance Remains Heavily Engaged with TikTok
Concerns Persist for TikTok’s U.S. Operations Post-Divestment Almost a year after TikTok’s U.S. operations were sold off, the newly formed TikTok USDS Joint Venture continues to rely significantly on technology and practices inherited from its former Chinese parent company, ByteDance, as suggested by interviews and internal documents reviewed by Politico. The article mentions that while […]
Meta prohibits TikTok advertisements on social media throughout the US
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has decided to prohibit advertisements from ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, across its platforms in the United States and several other nations, a spokesperson confirmed on Thursday. This decision highlights an intensifying competition between Meta and ByteDance, with TikTok positioned as a significant rival, drawing attention from […]
Florida TikTok demonologist with unsettling mug shot reportedly revealed women’s personal information
A TikTok creator from Florida, who identifies as a “demonologist” and “Grey Hat Hacker,” has found himself back in jail after allegedly leaking women’s private information online and claiming he could track their locations via their phones. Mark Stephen Asea, 36, from Port St. Lucie, was taken into custody at the St. Lucie County Jail […]
Florida TikTok ‘Grey Hat Hacker’ charged with revealing personal information of women
Florida TikTok Creator Arrested for Allegedly Exposing Women’s Personal Information A TikTok creator from Florida, identifying himself as a “demonologist” and “Grey Hat Hacker,” has found himself back in jail following accusations of revealing women’s private details online and claiming he could track their movements via their phones. Mark Stephen Asea, 36, from Port St. […]
Artificial intelligence-created influencer gains popularity during Bama Rush on TikTok
AI Experiment with a TikTok Influencer “Okay, hi everyone. I’m Janie,” begins a young woman with curly red hair and glasses, her hands clasped shyly in front of her as she speaks to the camera from her dorm room. “It’s day one of rush at the University of Alabama,” she goes on, casually sharing where […]
Couple from TikTok facing charges in West Virginia arson incident
A couple known for their TikTok videos was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly setting fire to an abandoned home in West Virginia, which may have caused over $10,000 in damages to a nearby church. Dakota Harper, 21, and Felicity Eatmon, 22, face charges of first-degree arson along with a charge of conspiracy to commit an […]
Do contradictions exist in the Bible? Pastors respond to popular TikTok theology
The Importance of Understanding the Bible Amidst Viral TikTok Theology With TikTok theology gaining millions of views, it’s crucial for Christians to grasp what the Bible genuinely conveys. In a recent episode of “Live Free,” hosts Josh Howerton, Paul Cunningham, and Carlos Erazo discussed a viral TikTok video in which the creator asserts that the […]
TikTok agrees to a $100 million settlement with Alabama regarding youth addiction allegations
On Friday, Alabama announced it had come to an agreement with TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, just days before a planned trial regarding accusations that the app is addictive and misleads users about its safety. This marks TikTok’s first settlement with a state amidst similar lawsuits across the country. As part of the settlement, […]