TikTok
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki downplays monopoly suggestions, says it’s a “competitive landscape”
This competitive landscape includes Facebook, Apple, TikTok, and Amazon-owned Twitch according to Wojcicki.
The internet is calling out coronavirus offenders who are going viral in more ways than one
The virus is bringing out the worst in people.
Coronavirus memes are driving awareness
Hygiene, panic-buying, and working from home are all getting the meme treatment.
DMCA abuser targets Justin Whang’s Twitter account
“Ultimately, the DMCA needs to be reformed. It’s way too susceptible to abuse.”
TikTok removes coronavirus parody song, says it violates community guidelines
It’s becoming increasingly difficult for creators to discuss the coronavirus on big tech platforms.
TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook sued in India for allowing “anti-nationalist content”
Pressures for social networks to censor is increasing.
Sheryl Sandberg hits back at control-freak claims, says privacy criticism of Facebook is “lack of understanding”
Sandberg tacked criticism during a podcast interview.
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman says TikTok is “terrifying”
While taking a break to defend his own platform during a week of controversial changes, Huffman criticized the rise of TikTok.
Apple ignores request to testify on privacy and censorship concerns regarding China
This is the second time Apple has ignored requests.
TikTok accused of censorship after deleting videos by transgender users
The platform has denied the censorship.
Unlike on other social platforms, TikTok’s top accounts are indie creators, not brands or celebs
TikTok is growing rapidly.
Four Fresno Yosemite Airport staff fired over viral TikTok video
While the video was positive, the airport management wasn’t happy about it.