Malaysian tourists are facing backlash in China for filming strangers and calling locals "smelly" and disrespectful. Videos posted on TikTok, though later deleted, went viral on Malaysian social media, sparking debate on travel etiquette and national image.
UK Labour leader Keir Starmer proposed banning social media for under-16s, citing parental demand for controls. A 13-year-old expressed that social media is crucial for communication and social integration. Guardian Australia's Stephen Byrne noted mixed results from a similar ban there but acknowledged the need for child protection.
LAPD officers fatally shot a 2-year-old doodle named Jameson outside an apartment in Canoga Park, California, after responding to a report of a screaming woman. The woman was celebrating the New York Knicks' championship win, and the dog was wearing a Knicks jersey. The dog's owner claims Jameson was shot minutes after the celebration.
YouTuber Philip DeFranco announced he will give away the entire $1 million prize from MrBeast's 50 YouTuber Challenge to his subscribers. Forty winners will each receive $25,000, though entry details are yet to be revealed. DeFranco also mentioned alleged attempts to influence voting during the competition.
Florida Başsavcısı James Uthmeier, TikTok'un eyalet yasalarını ihlal ederek çocukların sosyal medya erişimini sınırlayan yasayı çiğnediği gerekçesiyle TikTok'a dava açtıklarını duyurdu. Uthmeier, platformun çocukları bağımlı hale getirdiğini ve zararlı içeriklere maruz bıraktığını belirtti.
Florida is suing TikTok, alleging the company violates the state's child safety law by allowing 13-year-olds to create accounts and failing to get parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds. The lawsuit also claims TikTok deceives parents about app risks and content.
Hindistan, tıp fakültesi giriş sınavı sorularının sızdırılmasını önlemek amacıyla Telegram'a erişim kısıtlaması getirdi. 21 Haziran'da yeniden yapılacak sınav öncesi alınan bu karar, ajans tarafından memnuniyetle karşılansa da eleştirilere neden oldu.
ABD'nin Oklahoma eyaletinde 15 yaşındaki Leah Presson, TikTok'ta popüler olma isteğiyle Benadryl challenge'ına katıldı. Yüksek dozda alerji ilacı kullanımı sonucu beyin ölümü gerçekleşen Presson'ın organları bağışlanacak.
Florida Başsavcısı James Uthmeier, TikTok'un eyalet yasalarını ihlal ederek çocukların sosyal medyaya erişimini sınırlayan yasayı çiğnediği gerekçesiyle dava açtıklarını duyurdu. Uthmeier, platformun çocukları bağımlı hale getirerek kar elde ettiğini ve zararlı içeriklere maruz bıraktığını belirtti.
TikTok's 'Surprise Sets' feature, where users bid on items in live auctions, is facing backlash for allegedly misleading customers with high-value item lures that often result in winning cheap plushies or chargers. Following viewer complaints and WIRED's inquiry, TikTok updated its policies to ban high-value items like iPhones and gift cards from these auctions.
TikTok近期出現大量冒用政府名義的補助詐騙廣告，民眾欲檢舉或提醒親友時，發現複製的影片連結無法正常觀看。數發部澄清，TikTok廣告採用受眾定向投放，連結複製功能正常，但非目標受眾者可能無法觀看。數發部呼籲民眾提高警覺，並提供通報管道。
ByteDance and Tencent Holdings are cutting prices for their AI models, joining rivals like Xiaomi and Alibaba in a price war sparked by intense competition in China's AI market. ByteDance's Seedance 2.0 Mini is now half price, while Tencent reduced costs on its TokenHub platform. This follows similar moves by other major tech firms aiming to attract users amid a vibrant but crowded AI landscape.
Artist Lex Marie's viral artwork uses belts to explore corporal punishment in Black households, linking it to historical trauma and challenging traditional disciplinary methods. Her pieces, like "Watch Your Tone" and "Because I Love You," aim to spark open conversations about childhood discipline and its lasting impact.
Tín Nguyễn, từ một TikToker đời thường, đã lấn sân sang điện ảnh và gặt hái thành công với "Lật mặt 7". Cô vượt qua những chỉ trích ban đầu để trở thành một diễn viên tiềm năng, tham gia nhiều dự án phim đa dạng.
Tín Nguyễn, từ một TikToker đời thường, đã bén duyên điện ảnh nhờ ngưỡng mộ Thái Hòa. Dù ban đầu bị công kích, cô đã chứng tỏ bản thân qua các phim "Lật mặt 7" và "Thám tử Kiên", dần thoát mác "TikToker đóng phim" và hướng tới hình tượng diễn viên đa năng.
美國佛羅里達州檢察長對TikTok提起訴訟，指控該公司違反禁止14歲以下兒童開設帳號的法律，並誤導公眾對平台內容的認知。TikTok表示正與州檢察長溝通並更新服務。
O Reino Unido proibirá menores de 16 anos de usar redes sociais como TikTok e Instagram a partir de 2027, inspirando-se na Austrália. A medida visa proteger jovens e responsabilizar plataformas. A consulta pública mostrou forte apoio dos pais.
Selon un rapport de l'Institut Reuters, les réseaux sociaux et plateformes vidéo sont devenus la principale source d'information mondiale en 2026, dépassant les médias traditionnels. L'usage varie selon les plateformes et les âges, menaçant le modèle économique des médias.
The UK government announced a ban on social media use for children under 16, set to take effect in early 2027. Prime Minister Keir Starmer cited addiction and unhappiness as reasons, drawing parallels to alcohol and tobacco age restrictions. The move has support from campaigners but faces potential opposition from US tech giants.
Florida is suing TikTok, accusing the company of violating a state law that restricts social media use for minors. The lawsuit claims TikTok exposes children to harmful content and addictive features, and deceives parents about the risks.
The UK government will ban under-16s from accessing social media platforms like TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram starting in spring 2027. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced the regulation, aimed at enhancing child safety online, though tech companies expressed concerns about driving children to less safe alternatives.
The UK government will ban under-16s from accessing social media platforms like TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram starting in spring 2027. Age verification may be required for older teens, while messaging apps and YouTube Kids are exempt. The move aims to enhance child safety online, though tech companies express concerns about driving users to less regulated alternatives.
The UK government plans to ban social media access for under-16s next spring, affecting platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and X. The move aims to protect children, but parents have mixed reactions, with some seeing it as a relief and others as ineffective.
The UK government plans to ban social media access for under-16s next spring, affecting platforms like TikTok and Instagram. While some parents welcome the move to protect children, others question its effectiveness and potential to shift risks.
