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‘TikTok may be used on government devices’: Trump administration removes TikTok ban on government phones, so employees are now free to doomscroll once again
The Trump administration has lifted the TikTok ban for federal devices The app was banned from being installed by government employees in 2022 TikTok in America is now majority owned by a US company, with ByteDance still holding around a 20% share The Trump administration has lifted a ban on…
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TikTok says AI-generated spam ‘crowds out original creators’ — so it’s teaching users how to spot AI
TikTok is releasing a new tool to help users identify AI spam It says that AI spam “crowds out original creators” Industry insider suspects that ad revenue may be the real motivator If you’re getting tired of AI slop on social media, you’re not alone. Even TikTok, which has spent…
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Don’t worry, TikTok isn’t going anywhere – at least not for the next 75 days
Many of us remember January 19, the day TikTok was erased from app stores before being reinstated approximately 12 hours later. We were told TikTok had a new shelf life of 75 days, and promised a US buyer would soon swoop in to save the day. But today, April 4,…
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TikTok is no longer available in the US, but the ban could soon be reversed
TikTok can no longer be downloaded in the US The app will still let you access your data President Trump may reverse the ban decision It’s finally happened: TikTok has been banned in the United States. If you’re in the US, you won’t find the app available in the Android…
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TikTok says it will go dark in the US on January 19 – seeking ‘clarity’ and ‘assurance’ from the White House
TikTok says it will shut down in the US on January 19 There’s uncertainty over the implementation of a ban The US is about to swap presidents on Monday By now you’ve almost certainly heard that TikTok could be about to get banned in the US this coming Sunday, January…
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TikTok finally adds group chat functionality with new safety barriers for teens
TikTok fans, your pleas have been heard. The social video juggernaut today announced that group chat, one of the platform’s most requested features, will finally be introduced in a new update. Group Chat will allow users to share their favorite videos, latest trends, and greatest memes with their friends without…
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