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Florida Sues TikTok Over Age Verification Failures as Digital ID Mandate Takes Effect
Florida’s plan to protect kids online starts with surveilling every adult in the state.
TikTok Says Privacy Makes Users Less Safe
TikTok built a surveillance-ready messaging system and called it a safety feature.
Landmark LA Trial Targets Social Media Addiction Claims
A Los Angeles jury is about to decide whether social media design itself can be treated as a defective product in the eyes of American law.
TikTok’s New US Joint Venture Expands Data Collection to Include Precise Location Tracking
TikTok’s new era comes with a sharper eye on users’ exact whereabouts.
New York City Sues Platforms Over Failure to Protect Minors, Raising Broader Privacy Concerns Around Age Verification Laws
New York’s lawsuit drills into tech giants’ negligence, but the real endgame could be a future where online anonymity is collateral damage.
Indonesian Government Restores TikTok’s License After Platform Shares User Data
In a country where social media often outpaces law, TikTok’s quiet concession speaks volumes.
Washington’s TikTok Ban Heated Up Following Israel-Hamas War, Former Congressman States
Efforts to ban TikTok stalled until the October 7 attack, when concerns over pro-Palestinian narratives on the platform revived the legislation.
TikTok Returns to US App Stores After Temporary Ban Amid Legal Uncertainty
TikTok has returned to the Apple App Store and Google Play in the US after a temporary ban linked to ByteDance and a federal law.
TikTok Restores Service After US Shutdown Amid Trump Deal
President Trump’s intervention signals a lifeline for TikTok amid escalating tensions over its future in the US.
How to Access TikTok After a Ban
Navigate TikTok bans with ease while keeping your online privacy intact.
Supreme Court Upholds Law Forcing ByteDance to Divest TikTok or Face US Ban, Leaving Decision to Incoming President Trump
Trump’s return to the White House could decide whether TikTok stays or disappears for 170 million US users.
MembersFull Breakdown: Supreme Court Weighs Free Speech Against National Security in TikTok Ban Arguments
Here’s a breakdown of how oral arguments went and what will likely happen next.