Category: Social Media
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U.S. House Bans WhatsApp on Official Devices Over Security and Data Protection Issues
The U.S. House of Representatives has formally banned congressional staff members from using WhatsApp on government-issued devices, citing security concerns. The development was first reported by Axios. The decision, according to the House Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), was motivated by worries about the app’s security. “The Office of Cybersecurity has deemed WhatsApp a high-risk to…
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Meta Threatens to Pull Out of Nigeria Over $290 Million Fine
Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is facing serious regulatory heat in Nigeria. The West African nation has imposed a hefty $290 million fine on the tech giant, accusing it of violating local laws related to digital operations and user data. In response, Meta has described the fine as “unrealistic” and…
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FTC v. Meta Trial: The Future of Instagram and WhatsApp Is at Stake
On April 14, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) initiated a landmark antitrust trial against Meta Platforms, Inc., the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The FTC alleges that Meta’s acquisitions of Instagram in 2012 and WhatsApp in 2014 were strategic moves to suppress competition and maintain dominance in the social media market. The outcome of…
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🇰🇪 TikTok moderator found dead in Kenya after being stranded for two years
Technology workers in Kenya have held a vigil for a colleague who died in unclear circumstances after she was unable to travel to her home in Nigeria for two years. Ladi Anzaki Olubunmi, a content moderator for TikTok employed by the subcontractor Teleperformance Kenya, died last week and her decomposing body was discovered in her…
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South Sudan orders temporary ban on social media over violence in neighboring Sudan
JUBA, South Sudan — South Sudanese authorities on Wednesday ordered telecoms to block access to social media for at least 30 days, citing concerns over the dissemination of graphic content relating to the ongoing violence against South Sudanese in neighboring Sudan. The temporary ban, which could be extended to up to 90 days, will come…
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TikTok went dark in the US hours before a federal ban came into effect
Popular social media app, TikTok, stopped working in the United States late on Saturday night, leaving millions of users unable to watch or post videos on the platform. The temporary shutdown came hours before a new law banning the video-sharing app was due to come into effect. In a message to users, the Chinese company…
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TikTok says it will ‘go dark’ on Sunday without US government action
TikTok has said it will be forced to “go dark” in the US on Sunday unless the government intervenes before a ban takes effect. In a statement late on Friday, it said the White House and the Department of Justice had “failed to provide the necessary clarity and assurance to the service providers that are…
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The TikTok Ban Would Be Social Media’s First Extinction-Level Event: What It Means for Dropshipping, E-commerce, and Net Neutrality
In recent years, TikTok has become one of the world’s most influential social media platforms, shaping consumer trends, advertising strategies, and the future of e-commerce. However, growing discussions in the United States about banning TikTok due to national security concerns could trigger what some are calling social media’s first “extinction-level event.” Such a move would…
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🇳🇬 Almost 800 arrested over Nigerian crypto-romance scam
Nigeria’s anti-graft agency said it had arrested 792 suspects in a raid on a building believed to be a hub for fraudsters who lured victims with offers of romance, then pressed them to hand over cash for phoney cryptocurrency investments. The suspects, including 148 Chinese and 40 Filipino nationals, were detained on Dec. 10 at…
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Elon Musk’s Xmail: A New Contender in the Email Service Arena
Elon Musk, the visionary behind Tesla and SpaceX, has recently hinted at launching a new email service called Xmail, aiming to challenge established giants like Gmail and Outlook. This initiative is part of Musk’s broader strategy to transform X (formerly Twitter) into a comprehensive “everything app.” Current Email Market Landscape As of September 2024, the…
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