Keywords: TikTok


Mexican TikTok creator killed during livestream in targeted shooting

A Mexican social media creator was fatally shot while broadcasting a live video on TikTok, in an attack that has renewed concerns about violence against public figures and online personalities in the country. The victim, César Gastelum, who had amassed more than 500,000 followers on TikTok, was......

Sam Altman reveals his TikTok experience and concerns over digital addiction

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has revealed his personal experience with TikTok, explaining that he eventually deleted the application after finding himself spending hours scrolling through its content. The technology executive said he initially used the platform as an experiment to understand the power of its......

EU Commission accuses TikTok of failing to adequately protect minors under DSA rules

The European Commission has raised concerns over TikTok's protection measures for young users, stating in preliminary findings that the platform may have failed to meet requirements under the European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA). Brussels said the Chinese-owned social media platform did......

France moves toward social media ban for children under 15 amid growing safety concerns

French lawmakers are set to vote on a proposed law that would restrict social media access for children under the age of 15, placing France among a growing number of countries seeking stricter protections for minors online. The measure reflects rising concerns among policymakers, parents and educators......

Fake Lamine Yamal video about Morocco goes viral on TikTok in Spain

A manipulated video falsely claiming that Lamine Yamal would choose to represent Morocco if Spain failed to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup has gone viral on TikTok, sparking widespread discussion across Spanish social media. According to Spanish media reports, the circulating clip was digitally altered......

TikTok tightens crackdown on AI-generated spam accounts to protect users and creators

TikTok is strengthening its efforts to detect and remove accounts dedicated exclusively to publishing low-quality content generated by artificial intelligence, as the platform seeks to improve user trust and protect original creators. The social media company announced on Friday that it will begin testing......

French Influencer Paffman to stand trial in December on charges including glorifying rape and murder

French social media personality Paffman is set to appear before the Lille Criminal Court on December 1 after prosecutors announced charges that include the alleged glorification of rape and murder following controversial content shared on TikTok. The case intensified after the Lille Public Prosecutor's......

Algerian TikTok figure Doualemn receives suspended prison sentence in French appeal court

An appeal court in France has upheld the conviction of Algerian TikTok personality Boualem Naman, widely known online as Doualemn, sentencing him to five months in prison with a suspended sentence for incitement to violence. The Montpellier Court of Appeal confirmed the lower court's ruling, bringing......

Forgotten French cheese makes a comeback thanks to social media

A traditional cheese from eastern France is enjoying an unexpected revival as social media users rediscover one of the country’s lesser-known culinary specialties. Cancoillotte, a melted cheese originating from the Franche-Comté region, has recently gained widespread attention online, transforming......