TikTok briefly went dark in the US over the weekend after the Supreme Court denied a last-ditch challenge from its Chinese owner ByteDance to overturn a law banning the platform. But it was back after a day with a message thanking incoming president Donald Trump for his “efforts” in restoring the app. The US Supreme […]
Tag Archives: SocialMedia
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The social media app TikTok was unavailable on app stores in the United States early Sunday morning, as a U.S. ban was expected to take effect. “TikTok and ByteDance Ltd. apps are no longer available in the United States, and visitors to the United States might have limited access to features,” Apple said in a support update. Results for the app were also unavailable on the Samsung Galaxy Store and Google Play Store, where users were given a message saying, “Downloads of this app are paused due to current US legal requirements.” The platform had become unavailable for some users Saturday evening, just ahead of a U.S. ban, with a popup message saying, “Sorry, TikTok isn’t available right now.” “A law banning TikTok has been enacted in the U.S. Unfortunately
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Social media giant Meta announced Friday it is dismantling its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programmes across the company, marking another major shift in strategy as it aligns with politically conservative priorities. In an internal memo to employees, the company outlined sweeping changes including the elimination of its diverse slate hiring approach and the disbanding of its DEI team. The move comes amid what Meta describes as “a changing legal and policy landscape” following recent Supreme Court decisions against programmes that allowed for increased diversity priorities at US universities. The memo, first reported by Axios, landed days after Meta abruptly overhauled its content moderation policies, including ending its US fact-checking programme on Facebook and Instagram, in a major shift that conforms with the priorities of incoming US president Donald Trump.
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In today’s digital age, cyberbullying has become an urgent concern affecting millions of lives worldwide. Did you know that 59% of teens have experienced some form of cyberbullying? This comprehensive guide reveals proven strategies to combat online harassment and create safer social media spaces for everyone. Understanding the Impact Before diving into solutions, let’s acknowledge […]
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has once again sparked controversy with his recent comments directed at pop star Taylor Swift. This time, his remarks have drawn sharp criticism from his own daughter, Vivian Wilson. In a recent social media post, Musk offered to “give [Taylor Swift] a child” after the singer endorsed […]
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Social media is a double-edged sword, empowering us to connect globally yet exploiting our attention with addictive strategies. While it fosters understanding across boundaries, its manipulative algorithms keep us hooked, enabling misinformation to thrive unchecked in this digital realm. Understanding Social Media Addiction Social media addiction often arises from psychological and physiological factors intertwined. When […]