Keywords: TikTok


EU plans stricter social media rules to protect children

The European Union is preparing new measures aimed at strengthening the protection of children and teenagers online by introducing stricter regulations for social media platforms. Ursula von der Leyen stated that European authorities are increasingly concerned about the impact of social media business......

AI deepfakes of celebrities flood TikTok ads promoting scams

Fraudsters are using artificial intelligence-generated deepfakes of Taylor Swift, Rihanna and other public figures to promote fake reward schemes on TikTok, exposing growing weaknesses in how social media platforms handle synthetic media. The activity highlights the rapid spread of low-cost AI tools......

Irish Supreme Court allows TikTok EU–China data transfers during appeal process

The TikTok will be allowed to continue transferring user data from the European Union to China while it appeals a major privacy ruling, after a decision by the Irish Supreme Court. The ruling confirms that the company can maintain its data flows during the ongoing legal process against a decision by......

Australia increases pressure on Meta, Google and TikTok to pay media outlets

The government of Australia has introduced a new legislative proposal aimed at strengthening financial obligations for major technology companies such as Meta, Google, and TikTok. The initiative seeks to ensure that digital platforms contribute financially to local news organizations. Under the proposed......

Elon Musk appears on TikTok and Instagram ahead of SpaceX IPO

Elon Musk appears to have expanded his social media presence beyond X to include TikTok and Instagram, in a move that coincides with preparations for a potential public listing of SpaceX. A verified TikTok account under the handle @elonmusk posted its first video on Wednesday, according to reporting......

TikTok pulls "Fruit Love Island" after AI fruit drama series hits 300 million views in 10 days

A talking banana named Bananito became the unlikely star of social media's latest viral obsession. "Fruit Love Island," a micro-drama series entirely generated by AI featuring anthropomorphic fruit characters caught in soap opera-style love triangles, amassed around 300 million views and......

Grey blush makeup trend gains traction across TikTok and Instagram

A new makeup trend centered on grey blush is spreading rapidly across social media platforms, challenging long-standing beauty standards dominated by pink and coral tones. First noticed on TikTok and Instagram in early 2026, the unusual shade is gaining attention for its ability to soften bold pigments......

Spain orders probe into X, Meta and TikTok over AI child abuse images

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Tuesday that prosecutors have been instructed to investigate X, Meta and TikTok over allegations that their platforms facilitated the creation and distribution of AI generated child sexual abuse material. In a message posted on X, Sánchez said......

Norway's data authority says TikTok still transfers user data to China

The Norwegian Data Protection Authority (DPA) has raised concerns that TikTok continues to transfer personal data of Norwegian and European users to China, potentially violating privacy regulations. According to the DPA, Norwegian users recently received a notice explaining how their data is processed,......