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Greece’s New Political Star Is a TikTok Creation
Wired
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1y ago
Medial
Stefanos Kasselakis, a former Goldman Sachs associate and shipowner, gained unexpected popularity in Greek politics through a social media-driven campaign. Using platforms like TikTok and Instagram, Kasselakis created a buzz around his candidacy, focusing more on style and entertainment rather than policy. His rise in popularity indicates a new trend in European politics, where social media allows politicians to project a tailored image and bypass traditional public discourse. However, Kasselakis' lack of substance and connections to powerful vested interests have raised concerns. While he won the party leadership, his popularity did not translate into electoral success in local elections.
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US billionaire eyes TikTok takeover to save internet from Big Tech
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Frank McCourt, former owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team and current owner of Olympique de Marseille, aims to rescue the internet from major platforms like TikTok that he believes are harming society and endangering children. McCourt plans to create a new internet where users control their own data on a decentralized protocol. Acquiring TikTok would give his project, called Project Liberty, a larger user base. McCourt is joined by others, including ex-Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, in eyeing the Chinese-owned platform, but the sale is uncertain due to legal and political obstacles.
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TikTok rejects Malaysian accusation it blocks pro-Palestinian content
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
TikTok has denied allegations from Malaysia that it is blocking pro-Palestinian content on its platform. The Malaysian government previously accused TikTok of suppressing content related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but the company claims it does not have any policies in place to target specific political perspectives. TikTok affirms its commitment to providing a safe and inclusive environment for its users to express themselves.
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YouTube launches new Shopping features to help creators market products and grow their earnings
TechCrunch
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1y ago
Medial
YouTube is rolling out new Shopping features for creators to enhance their shoppable videos and collections. The launch includes the introduction of "Shopping Collections," allowing creators to curate product selections from favorite brands for users to explore. YouTube is also launching an Affiliate Hub, providing creators with information about Shopping partners, commission rates, and promo codes. Additionally, Fourthwall, a website builder tool, will be integrated into YouTube Studio, simplifying content creation and management. YouTube's move comes as TikTok aims to expand its US-based TikTok Shop business significantly, potentially reaching $17.5 billion this year.
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A TikTok Ban May Be Easier in Theory
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
The potential ban or forced sale of TikTok in the US is facing various challenges, both practical and legal. A new House bill seeking to fast-track the ban has caught the short-video platform off guard. Legal questions surrounding the ban have been raised, citing concerns over the violation of the First Amendment and anti-Chinese sentiment. Moreover, implementing a ban would require intrusive regulations and could have significant political implications, especially ahead of a presidential election. A forced sale of TikTok may be a preferable solution for the US, but this too presents challenges as Beijing opposes any such move.
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Dance moves and deepfakes: Indonesia presidential candidates duke it out on TikTok
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Indonesia's presidential candidates are using short video app TikTok to reach out to young voters, who constitute over half of the country's registered voters. The platform, with 125 million users in Indonesia, has become a popular battleground for political campaigns. However, experts warn that TikTok is also flooded with manipulative and problematic content, including manipulated images and 'deepfake' videos of the candidates. Despite this, candidates like Prabowo Subianto have gained popularity through TikTok by sharing fun and relatable content, such as dance moves.
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TikTok says Romanian presidential candidate Georgescu's account treated like any other
Economic Times
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8m ago
Medial
Romanian presidential candidate Calin Georgescu's TikTok account was treated the same as any other political account, according to the platform. TikTok stated that it acted upon videos flagged by authorities, asserting that Georgescu's account was not given any preferential treatment. When the Romanian authorities alerted TikTok about videos lacking identifiers, the platform took action within 24 hours.
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Watch: The TikTok ban, or at least the effort to force its sale, is gaining steam
TechCrunch
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1y ago
Medial
A House subcommittee has passed a bill that could lead to a sale of TikTok or a ban on the app in American app stores. Former President Donald Trump has now come out in support of TikTok, while Elon Musk opposes the ban. Congress appears largely in agreement, citing concerns over data safety and potential political interference. The question remains: should TikTok be divested to resolve these issues?
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TikTok employees say they're largely numb to the latest threat of a ban
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
The US House of Representatives has voted on a bill that could lead to a forced sale or ban of TikTok, the popular Chinese-owned social media app. This is not the first time TikTok has faced threats of a ban, with previous attempts failing to materialize. The constant political attacks have left many TikTok employees feeling numb and unfazed, as they continue to focus on their day-to-day work. Despite the uncertainty surrounding the app's future, employees are mainly concerned about job security and the potential impact of a ban on their careers.
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Universal Music Group expected to pull music from TikTok over concerns with AI and artist pay
The Verge
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1y ago
Medial
TikTok is facing backlash from Universal Music Group (UMG) for allowing AI-generated content and not adequately addressing copyright infringement issues and hate speech on the platform. UMG accuses TikTok of attempting to dilute the royalty pool for human artists and promoting AI music creation. UMG refuses to concede to a deal that undervalues music and shortchanges artists and fans, vowing to protect the rights of artists.
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Trump delays TikTok ban once again
Economic Times
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1m ago
Medial
President Trump has signed an executive order extending TikTok's operation in the U.S. for another 90 days to negotiate American ownership. This marks the third extension amid negotiations hampered by various political and economic factors. While the order has faced scrutiny, it has not yet been legally challenged. Public opinion on banning TikTok is divided, with data security concerns cited by supporters of a ban. Meanwhile, TikTok remains operational for its 170 million U.S. users.
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