Washington’s TikTok Ban Hypocrisy: Internet Censorship Is Good, Now
With the Supreme Court approving the TikTok ban, the U.S. is embracing the type of internet authoritarianism it long opposed.
As US TikTok users move to RedNote, some are encountering Chinese-style censorship for the first time
RedNote Censorship Concerns Emerge As TikTok Users Flock to Chinese App
TikTok makes app unavailable for U.S. users ahead of ban
TikTok says it will be 'forced to go dark' unless it gets 'definitive' statement from White House
Social media platform TikTok said it will be "forced to go dark" on Sunday unless the White House gives a "definitive" statement about its future, the company said in an announcement Friday night.
Will TikTok be banned this weekend? What to know after Supreme Court's decision
Massachusetts politicians, TikTok users react to Supreme Court's decision to uphold TikTok ban
A federal appeals court panel unanimously upheld a law on Dec. 6, that could lead to a ban on TikTok, citing national security concerns, as TikTok is owned by Chinese company, ByteDance. On April 24, President Joe Biden signed legislation requiring TikTok parent ByteDance to sell to a U.S. owner within a year or to shut down.
Updates: Supreme Court Backs Law Requiring TikTok to Be Sold or Banned
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A protest against America’s TikTok ban is mired in contradiction
ByteDance has until January 19th to sell TikTok to a non-Chinese owner, or see the app banned in America. As the chances of a ban have grown, following the Supreme Court’s decision on January 17th to uphold a sell-or-ban law passed last year,
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‘TikTok refugees’ flock to another (heavily censored) Chinese app
Even Chinese state media noted that Xiaohongshu would find it difficult to adjust its censorship regime to handle American TikTok teens. “The content posted by American users is more diversified ...
RedNote Gains Traffic Ahead Of TikTok Ban — But Sparks Consent And Control Concerns
Millions are turning to RedNote, a Chinese social media app, as its resemblance to TikTok appeals to users. But dig a little deeper, and the reality becomes far more insidious.
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As TikTok ban looms, RedNote rises — but experts warn of greater risks
Creators are flocking to RedNote, a TikTok alternative, but tech experts caution users to think twice about data privacy, censorship, and potential manipulation on the app.
Is RedNote Safe? Here’s What Millions Of TikTok Users Need To Know
As TikTok users flock to RedNote, there are several considerations, including the privacy of your data. Here’s what you need to know.
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Even if TikTok is banned, rivals pose their own dangers to free speech
The case hinges on whether TikTok can convince Justices that such a mandate violates the First Amendment by forcing a foreign-controlled app to sell or shut down. As of Friday, they have not — and the Court has compelled Tik-Tok to be sold or shuttered this weekend.
As TikTok battles for existence in US, CEO Shou Chew thanks President Donald Trump for ‘commitment’ | Watch viral video
TikTok CEO Shou Chew posted a video message to user in the US and thanked Donald Trump after the US Supreme Court upheld a law potentially shutting down the platform due to alleged national security concerns over its Chinese ownership.
What is Xiaohongshu, the Chinese Social Media App and TikTok Alternative in US?
As TikTok becomes unavailable on prominent app stores in the US, know all about Xiaohongshu or the Rednote app, a Chinese platform and TikTok alternative in US.