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The US Justice Department has reversed a 2022 ban on TikTok for federal employees following ByteDance's agreement to cede control of US user data and operations to a joint venture, with American investors holding 80.1% ownership.
A Malaysian blogger has been convicted and fined RM11,000 by the Sessions Court for posting offensive TikTok content targeting former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob and Umno party, in a case highlighting digital media regulation.
TikTok has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by a Florida teenager alleging social media addiction caused severe mental health problems. The agreement leaves Meta and Snapchat as remaining defendants in a trial set for late July in Los Angeles.
TikTok has agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by a Florida teenager who alleged the platform caused depression, anxiety and sleep deprivation, marking another legal victory for youth mental health advocates challenging social media giants.
TikTok has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by a 15-year-old Florida boy claiming the platform damaged his mental health. The settlement comes ahead of broader trials against Meta and Snapchat scheduled for July.
Florida's attorney general has sued TikTok, accusing the ByteDance-owned platform of violating state law by permitting underage users to access the service and failing to adequately warn parents about harmful content.