TikTok is a social media platform focusing on short-form videos owned by Chinese firm ByteDance.
First launched worldwide in 2017 and becoming even more available in 2018, TikTok has skyrocketed in popularity in recent years, particularly among younger users, with the app boasting a large daily userbase.
It has been downloaded billions of times worldwide and at one point was even estimated to have surpassed Google in popularity.
The app itself is well-known for its trends and its easy-to-use video creation, making it very accessible to new users.
However, the app is also controversial due to a number of issues, such as its links to China, perceived addictive nature, censorship issues and privacy concerns.
How TikTok and Instagram are shaping Gen Z’s sympathy for Palestine and igniting campus protests.
Biden and Trump can both play key roles in determining TikTok's fate in the US.
In Israel, at least 19 children and teenagers have been injured while participating in the TikTok "Superman Challenge" and required medical treatment.
A viral video capturing a tense confrontation on a Gol Airlines flight in Brazil sparked widespread debate and controversy.
The ruling is expected to be appealed to the Supreme Court of the United States.
The Chinese video platform announced new restrictions to block appearance-altering filters for users under 18, following research on the emotional impact of videos on children and teenagers.
‘Brain rot’ is a noun defined as, “Supposed deterioration of a person’s mental or intellectual state, especially viewed as a result of overconsumption of material."
Impacted companies have argued the legislation should be postponed until after the age verification trial.
In this past year, antisemitism has skyrocketed on the streets and at schools, yet little legislation has been passed to combat it. Certainly, none has come out of Washington.
'Demure' surged in popularity after TikToker Jools Lebron's viral 'very demure, very mindful' video.
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