News & Reviews:   TikTok

Other platforms want to be TikTok, but TikTok also wants to copy other platforms. That's probably just the nature of businesses, so seeing TikTok testing out adopted features isn't unusual. Having said that, what do you think of longer TikTok videos?

TikTok has now filed a lawsuit against the United States government. More specifically, an extension of new legislation that forces TikTok to sell their company to firms in the United States or the app will be banned in the country. That said, what should you know about it?

Previously, we mentioned how DJi drones could be banned in the USA. Looks like the drama is not ending anytime soon. Recently, a report said the USA wants ByteDance to sell CapCut too. That said, what should you know about it?

Previously, we mentioned how ByteDance was given time to sell TikTok before it was banned in the USA. This time, the same congress could also ban DJI drones. That said, what should you know about it?

Previously, we mentioned that the US has passed a bill to ban TikTok. Today, President Joe Biden signed a bill forcing Bytedance to sell TikTok if it wants to continue operating in the United States. The bill is now in force and gives Bytedance 270 days to sell, with this period extendable by another three months. That said, what should you know about it?

Previously, we mentioned that TikTok might be banned by the USA. Looks like the TikTok drama in the USA might reach new heights. Recently, the bill passed by the US House of Representatives is going to the Senate. That said, what should you know about it?

For your information, the ‘For You timeline uses an algorithm to suggest content that TikTok feels is compatible with your' tastes. Everyone has their algorithm so content from unfollowed accounts will be recommended. Today, TikTok has updated its user guidelines and will issue a warning to accounts found to violate the site's terms and conditions. That said, what should you know about it?

Yesterday, we reported how Meta and TikTok have pledged their commitments to monitor fake news and 3R (race, religion, royalty) issues on their platforms following a meeting with MCMC and the Communications Ministry. Today, MCMC and PDRM released a joint statement following up on the matter, urging the 2 companies to step up monitoring of harmful content.

Previously, we shared how the Communications Ministry and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) held a meeting with Meta and TikTok today. Well, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has announced the result of the meeting, which has resulted in both companies pledging commitment to address online safety and monitoring criminal-related content on their platforms.

Does TikTok truly bring negative impact on the younger generation? Like it or not, this is how the older generation see it. Thanks to its popularity, TikTok has become a scapegoat for everything that is unfavourable. However, that could change soon.