Category: TikTok
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Oracle, TikTok & algorithms: Manipulating minds on Israel
Oracle’s Ellison in TikTok Takeover: A Bid to Sway US Youth on Israel, Analysts Claim A controversial plan to reshape American public opinion on Israel through the powerful algorithms of TikTok is reportedly underway, led by a powerful consortium of U.S. tech and political figures. According to a new analysis, the potential takeover of TikTok’s…
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The American Takeover of TikTok: A New Digital Colonialism or a Blueprint for Sovereignty?
For months, the fate of TikTok, the wildly popular video app used by 170 million Americans, hung in the balance. Now, a landmark deal has been sealed, shifting its US operations from Chinese ownership to a powerful consortium of American corporate giants, including Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX. But beneath the surface of this corporate…
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π°πͺ 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 Mediaβs First Extinction-Level Event: What It Means for Dropshipping, E-commerce, and Net Neutrality
In recent years, TikTok has become one of the worldβs 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 mediaβs first “extinction-level event.” Such a move would…
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πΊπ¬ Ugandans detained for insulting President Museveni and family on TikTok
Two Ugandan men have been detained for allegedly insulting President Yoweri Museveni, First Lady Janet Museveni, and the president’s son, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, on TikTok. David Ssengozi, also known as Lucky Choice (21), and Isaiah Ssekagiri (28) appeared before Magistrate Stella Maris Amabilis, who ordered their detention at Kigo Prison until November 13 for an…
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π²πΊ Mauritius bans social media access until election ends
JOHANNESBURG β The government of Mauritius on Friday banned access to social media websites ahead of parliamentary elections on Nov. 10 in which Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth is seeking a second term in power. The directive was announced by the national communications regulator, which said social media sites will be banned until Nov. 11, the…
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