Category Archives: TikTok Under Fire

TikTok’s blazing UX makes Trump’s lies spread faster than ever

August 12, 2024 TikTok’s blazing UX makes Trump’s lies spread faster than ever Trump told a lie about Kamala Harris. And TikTok is still spreading it with abandon. BY Hunter Schwarz The race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump has its first controversy over misinformation. But rather than faked images that push … Continue reading TikTok’s blazing UX makes Trump’s lies spread faster than ever

Top TikTok exec out on leave amid accusations of bullying and harassment (exclusive)

May 08, 2024 Top TikTok exec out on leave amid accusations of bullying and harassment (exclusive) TikTok Germany’s general manager, Tobias Henning, has been subject to at least three complaints since 2021. BY Chris Stokel-Walker Update: This story has been updated to include comments from Tobias Henning. TikTok’s general manager in Germany, Tobias Henning, has gone … Continue reading Top TikTok exec out on leave amid accusations of bullying and harassment (exclusive)

TikTok warns 170 million Americans could lose their free speech rights if U.S. bill is enacted

April 22, 2024 TikTok warns 170 million Americans could lose their free speech rights if U.S. bill is enacted The legislation provides a nine-month deadline with a possible extension, if ByteDance makes progress towards a sale. BY Reuters TikTok on Sunday repeated its free-speech concerns about a bill passed by the House of Representatives that would … Continue reading TikTok warns 170 million Americans could lose their free speech rights if U.S. bill is enacted