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EU challenges TikTok for digital advertising transparency

The European Commission has formally accused TikTok of violating the Digital Services Act (DSA) by failing to provide adequate information about its advertisements, including details on ad content, targeted users, and advertisers’ identities. This marks the first official EU action against TikTok......

China Rejects Trump’s Tariff Concessions Linked to TikTok Deal

China has dismissed former U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal to ease tariffs if Beijing approves a deal involving TikTok. Trump recently stated that four groups were in negotiations to acquire the platform, which faces an uncertain future in the United States. Under a U.S. law enacted due to......

Albania suspends TikTok for a year amid concerns over child safety

The Albanian government has announced a year-long suspension of TikTok, citing concerns over its role in promoting violence and bullying, particularly among children. The decision, made on Thursday, follows increasing reports of harmful content influencing young users. Education Minister Ogerta Manastirliu......

Social media amplifies nocebo effect: How online content triggers real physical symptoms

The nocebo effect, a psychological phenomenon where anticipating illness leads to actual physical symptoms, has found a powerful new catalyst in social media platforms. Initially confined to specific medical contexts, this concerning trend has gained significant momentum, with platforms like TikTok becoming......

South Korea accuses DeepSeek of sharing user data with TikTok owner

South Korea has raised allegations against the Chinese AI company DeepSeek for allegedly sharing user data with ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok. According to the Yonhap news agency, the South Korean data regulator revealed that DeepSeek had been in communication with ByteDance, though the specific......

How TikTok's 2025 algorithm shapes content strategy and growth

TikTok's evolving platform continues to dominate social media, with its sophisticated algorithm determining which content reaches broader audiences. Success on the platform now requires a deep understanding of both technical and creative elements to achieve sustainable growth. The platform's......

TikTok returns to US app stores after Trump’s assurance

TikTok has made a return to major app stores in the United States, following an assurance from President Trump that tech giants Apple and Google would not face fines for re-listing the app. This development comes after TikTok was removed from the stores in January due to a new law mandating its Chinese......

Social media platform faces legal action after UK children's deaths

Four British families have initiated legal proceedings against TikTok in Delaware's Superior Court, linking their children's deaths to a dangerous viral trend called the "blackout challenge." The lawsuit, filed Thursday, addresses the deaths of four minors: Isaac Kenevan, 13, Archie......

Digital trends 2025: Internet hits 5.5 billion users as mobile dominates

The latest Digital Report by We Are Social and Meltwater reveals significant shifts in worldwide internet usage, mobile adoption, and social media engagement. As of 2025, global internet users have reached 5.56 billion, marking a 2.5% increase from the previous year. Users spend an average of 6 hours......