TikTok sues Montana after US state bans Chinese-owned video app

TikTok is suing Montana after the US state passed a law banning the video-sharing app from personal devices. TikTok filed a lawsuit on Monday arguing the ban is an “unconstitutional” violation of free speech and is based on “unfounded speculation” that the Chinese government could access users’ data. Montana became the first state in the […]

TikTok: Montana becomes first US state to ban video-sharing app on personal devices

Montana has become the first state in the US to ban Chinese-owned popular video-sharing platform TikTok from personal devices. The state’s Republican governor Greg Gianforte signed legislation prohibiting mobile application stores from offering the app. The legislation makes it illegal for app stores to offer TikTok, but does not prevent those who already have the […]

TikTok videos falsely claim parasite cleanses and fad diets cure liver disease

TikTok is awash with videos falsely claiming “detox” drinks, fad diets and parasite cleanses can cure liver disease.  Four in 10 posts about liver disease on TikTok contain misinformation, according to a study presented at Digestive Disease Week in Chicago on Tuesday. The most common inaccurate posts boasted claims about herbal products reversing liver disease. […]

The European Commission bans TikTok on official devices

The European Commission on Thursday banned installing and using TikTok on official devices, marking the latest challenge from a government entity to the social media platform. Citing cybersecurity concerns, officials said Thursday’s decision applies only to devices supervised by the European Union’s executive branch. “This measure is intended to protect the Commission against cybersecurity threats […]

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