I see the way young people interact in day-to-day life and how TikTok has shaped their personalities and it does concern me.”
Rage-baiting — posting infuriating content to social media to attract attention and engagement — has been making headlines in recent years because it’s, well, enraging. And baiting followers into leaving millions of angry comments on videos designed to upset them is making influencers, especially those on TikTok, six-figure profits.
Around two million creators rely on TikTok to make a living. Now, with a Supreme Court hearing looming, they’re preparing for a potential ban.
Key social media stocks reversed course higher after a negative open, as the Supreme Court takes up oral argument over a potential U.S. ban of TikTok (BDNCE) looming within 10 days. Against a Communication Services sector that opened sharply lower,
Billions in advertising flows through TikTok, which could be banned in the U.S. as soon as Jan. 19. Brands and creators are racing to prepare.
The fate of TikTok is up to the Supreme Court. Users of the short-form video platform may need to find an alternative should the ban go into effect.
Recent data reveals that 1 in 5 Gen Zers are actively using social media sites to land jobs. NBC’s Savannah Sellers chats with several young professionals who have found jobs through social media, whether through being recognized for creative content they’ve posted,
An argument for the ban on TikTok highlights evidence that harm social media can have on kid's mental health. The Surgeon General called on Congress to add warning labels to social media platforms.
Lemon8 is a "lifestyle community" social media app powered by TikTok. The app could be banned alongside TikTok in the U.S. on Jan. 19.
Congress says the popular video app poses a looming threat to the nation’s security because of its Chinese owner. What the justices decide could determine if the app is shut down.
Research suggests that TikTok pushes content favoring the Chinese Government and is skewing opinions of users by doing so