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US court revives TikTok lawsuit over girl’s ‘blackout challenge’ death

A U.S. appeals court has resumed a lawsuit against TikTok by the mother of a 10-year-old girl who died after taking part in the viral “Blackout Challenge,” which asked users of the social media platform to strangle themselves until they lost consciousness. Social media companies are generally protected by federal law from lawsuits over their […]

NYC couple who charged guest post ‘Non-traditional things’ from wedding on TikTok

A New York couple who made headlines after charging guests hundreds of dollars for their wedding have been posting about their unconventional nuptials on social media. The newlyweds listed “non-traditional things they did at their wedding” on TikTok, Yesterday’s 7thexplains, “Our wedding guests started their wedding day with a sound meditation.” Nova and Reemo Stiles […]

Mom of 3 shot dead at home while filming TikTok video

An Indiana mother of three was shot and killed through her kitchen window while making a TikTok video with a friend by an alleged stalker ex-boyfriend who had made dire predictions that he might kill her. According to the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office, Kaitlyn Lee, 25, was “laughing, dancing and lip syncing” while filming with […]

TikTok boosts pro-CCP content, shifts users views toward China: Study

TikTok algorithmically promotes content favorable to the Chinese government in order to change users’ perceptions. Reportedly According to the Network Contagion Research Institute (NCRI). The study, conducted in collaboration with Rutgers University, is based on findings from a December 2023 investigation that found the platform was likely promoting pro-China content amid bipartisan criticism of the […]

China’s TikTok Launches ‘Spotlight’ Tool for Hollywood to Drive Engagement

China’s TikTok has launched a new promotional tool to boost Hollywood engagement: “Studios will never again miss an opportunity to meaningfully interact with their fanbase,” the mind-control app announced. “Until now, there has been no reliable way for marketers to leverage this unique ecosystem,” TikTok said. said Before announcing Spotlight on Thursday, the company said […]