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EU Orders TikTok to End Infinite Scroll and Autoplay
SolutionsFeb 6

EU Orders TikTok to End Infinite Scroll and Autoplay

European regulators are pushing TikTok to redesign its app to protect users from addictive features like endless scrolling. The move could reshape how social media platforms prioritize user wellbeing over engagement.

TechCrunch3 min read
TikTok Pays $400M, Strengthens Child Safety Protections
Solutions4d ago

TikTok Pays $400M, Strengthens Child Safety Protections

TikTok and ByteDance agreed to pay $400 million to settle child privacy violations and implemented extensive new protections for young users. The settlement marks one of the largest children's online privacy recoveries in history.

Egypt Independent2 min read
TikTok Returns to US Government Phones After New Deal
Global NewsJul 18

TikTok Returns to US Government Phones After New Deal

Federal employees can now use TikTok on government devices again after the app restructured under American investor control. The change ends a ban that started in 2022 over national security concerns.

Engadget2 min read
TikTok Launches Digital Commerce Labs in Nigeria
InnovationJun 19

TikTok Launches Digital Commerce Labs in Nigeria

TikTok and the International Chamber of Commerce are training Nigerian small businesses to sell globally through a new digital commerce program launching in Lagos. The free training includes AI tools, online marketing, and potential access to small business loans.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
TikTok Launches AI to Protect Kids Under 13 in Europe
SolutionsJan 20

TikTok Launches AI to Protect Kids Under 13 in Europe

TikTok is rolling out new technology across Europe that uses AI to identify and remove accounts belonging to children under 13. The move comes as the platform strengthens protections for young users after successful pilot testing removed thousands of underage accounts.

Independent UK - Good News2 min read
TikTok Adds $200K for AI Literacy in Sub-Saharan Africa
InnovationMar 10

TikTok Adds $200K for AI Literacy in Sub-Saharan Africa

TikTok is investing another $200,000 to help African organizations teach communities about AI and spot misinformation. Three local groups are already creating content that empowers young people and fact-checkers to navigate AI technology safely.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
TikTok and Snap Settle Landmark Teen Safety Lawsuit
SolutionsJan 28

TikTok and Snap Settle Landmark Teen Safety Lawsuit

Two major social media companies chose settlement over trial in a groundbreaking case about protecting young users online. While Meta and YouTube head to court, TikTok and Snap's decisions signal growing accountability in the tech industry.

TechCrunch2 min read
Disney and TikTok Partner to Let Fans Use Movie Clips
InnovationAug 5

Disney and TikTok Partner to Let Fans Use Movie Clips

Disney just made it official: TikTok creators can now legally use clips from Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar, and more in their videos. The deal marks a major shift in how Hollywood connects with fans in the social media age.

BBC Technology2 min read
Gaza Journalist Bisan Owda Gets TikTok Account Back
Acts of KindnessJan 30

Gaza Journalist Bisan Owda Gets TikTok Account Back

Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda regained access to her TikTok account after it was suddenly deleted, sparking widespread outcry from her millions of followers. The Emmy-winning creator, known for documenting daily life in Gaza, had her voice restored just days after losing it.

Al Jazeera English2 min read
Daughter Saves Dad's London Shoe Shop With One TikTok
Community HeroesAug 10

Daughter Saves Dad's London Shoe Shop With One TikTok

A 34-year-old shoe store in East London was weeks from closing when the owner's daughter posted a TikTok video that turned empty aisles into hours-long queues. Now Rachid Lazraq's struggling business is thriving with a whole new generation of customers.

Times of India - Good News3 min read
TikToker Reunites Grandmother with Princess of Bulgaria
Acts of KindnessMar 5

TikToker Reunites Grandmother with Princess of Bulgaria

A Montreal teen's viral TikTok videos brought her 92-year-old grandmother back together with her childhood best friend who happens to be royalty. Kaylee Patterson never imagined her social media hobby would reconnect two women separated for decades.

Google: reunion family2 min read
TikTok Strangers Married in Vegas, Still Together 5 Years Later
Acts of KindnessJun 26

TikTok Strangers Married in Vegas, Still Together 5 Years Later

A 24-year-old videographer offered to marry a complete stranger from TikTok, fly her to Vegas, and pay for the divorce. Five years later, they still haven't gotten around to that divorce.

Upworthy2 min read
NZ TikTok Star Raises Flood Funds After Losing Family Home
Community HeroesMar 26

NZ TikTok Star Raises Flood Funds After Losing Family Home

When floods destroyed his childhood home in New Zealand's Far North, Louis Davis didn't wait for help. The TikTok Creator of the Year rallied his 2 million followers to raise funds for devastated neighbors, proving social media can rebuild communities.

Google News - New Zealand Success3 min read
Cat's POV Camera Delights 50 Million TikTok Viewers
Acts of KindnessMay 17

Cat's POV Camera Delights 50 Million TikTok Viewers

A cat owner attached a camera to their pet's collar and accidentally created one of TikTok's most wholesome sensations. Mr. Kitters the Cat now shares his daily adventures with millions of delighted fans worldwide.

Upworthy2 min read
90s-Year-Old Grandpa's TikTok Singing Wows 1.3M Fans
Acts of KindnessJun 30

90s-Year-Old Grandpa's TikTok Singing Wows 1.3M Fans

Edwin Rayner started singing on TikTok in his mid-90s after his wife's death, and now has 1.3 million followers who adore his heartfelt covers. His latest rendition of "Hey There Delilah" has nearly 900,000 likes and proves it's never too late to chase a dream.

Upworthy2 min read
TikToker's 'Carmen Sandiego' Meal Tip Goes Viral
Daily MixJan 26

TikToker's 'Carmen Sandiego' Meal Tip Goes Viral

A TikToker says our dinner stress comes from trying to "travel the world" every week with our meals. Her simple solution is helping thousands simplify their kitchens.

Upworthy2 min read
Children's Book Hits #1 After 40 Years Thanks to TikTok
Acts of KindnessJun 19

Children's Book Hits #1 After 40 Years Thanks to TikTok

A children's vocabulary book published in 1985 rocketed to Amazon's bestseller list overnight after a viral TikTok video. The unexpected success finally rewarded authors Elissa Guralnick and Paul Levitt four decades after they first published Weighty Words.

Sunny Skyz2 min read
Ivory Coast Youth Dance Craze Goes Viral on TikTok
Global NewsAug 10

Ivory Coast Youth Dance Craze Goes Viral on TikTok

A high-energy street dance movement born in Abidjan's working-class neighborhoods is giving millions of young Ivorians a creative outlet and launching homegrown artists to international fame. Biama dancers are racking up millions of TikTok views without any major record label support.

France 24 English2 min read
Canadian Astronaut Brings Indigenous Wisdom to Space
Acts of KindnessApr 10

Canadian Astronaut Brings Indigenous Wisdom to Space

Jeremy Hansen carried the Seven Sacred Laws from Indigenous elders aboard Artemis II, using ancient teachings to guide humanity's farthest space journey. The Canadian Space Agency mission specialist says courage, humility, respect, love, honesty, wisdom, and truth shape his daily life.

Upworthy2 min read
Ancient 'Empty Boat' parable goes viral on TikTok
Health & WellnessFeb 8

Ancient 'Empty Boat' parable goes viral on TikTok

A 2,000-year-old Taoist story about an empty boat is helping millions manage anger and anxiety in our chaotic modern world. The simple parable reminds us that most people aren't thinking about us at all.

Upworthy3 min read

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