What the Tech: Will a U.S. ban on TikTok actually happen?
President Biden has signed a bill giving TikTok nine months to separate itself from its ties to China.
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Senate passes bill forcing TikTok’s parent company to sell or face ban, sends to Biden for signature
The Senate has passed legislation that would force TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban.
What the Tech: Q&A on possible U.S. TikTok ban
Here are answers to common questions on what happens if the U.S. bans TikTok unless it gets sold.
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says he’s putting together investor group to buy TikTok
Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says he will put together a group to buy TikTok after the U.S. House passed a bill that would ban the platform in the U.S. if its China-based owner does not sell its stake.
House passes bill that would lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner doesn’t sell, Senate path unclear
The bill, passed by a vote of 352-65, now goes to the Senate, where its prospects are unclear.
U.S. lawmakers say TikTok won’t be banned if it finds a new owner
U.S. lawmakers are threatening to ban TikTok but also say they are giving its Chinese parent company a chance to keep it running.
Meta, TikTok, other social media CEOs testify in heated Senate hearing on child exploitation
The CEOs of some of the largest social media companies testified before a Senate committee as lawmakers and parents grow increasingly concerned about the effects of social media on young people’s lives.
Taylor Swift, others may vanish from TikTok in licensing dispute
Universal Music Group, which represents artists including Taylor Swift, Drake, Adele, Bad Bunny and Billie Eilish, says that it will no longer allow its music on TikTok now that a licensing deal has expired.
What the Tech: Gift ideas as seen on TikTok
What do TikTok fans want for Christmas? Something they’ve seen on TikTok.
Study: YouTube’s Recommendations Sent Violent and Graphic Gun Videos to 9-Year-Olds
Critics say that despite YouTube’s rules and content moderation efforts, it’s failing to stop the spread of frightening videos that could traumatize children.
