Chinese police have issued warnings to short video app operator Kuaishou Technology over alleged lapses in content moderation and protecting minors, according to a notice from local authorities. The Beijing-based video platform was called out for missteps that authorities say violate the country’s Cybersecurity Law, including failing to “deal in a timely manner with information … Read more
Lawyers spearheading hundreds of lawsuits accusing social media platforms of addicting youths say the protections that TikTok’s platform in China offers for children show that the popular video-sharing app could operate more responsibly in the US. But TikTok’s Beijing-based parent, ByteDance, is refusing to share information with the US lawyers about its platforms in China … Read more
The European Union will investigate whether ByteDance’s TikTok breached online content rules aimed at protecting children and ensuring transparent advertising, an official said on Monday, putting the social media platform at risk of a hefty fine. EU industry chief Thierry Breton said he took the decision after analysing the short video app’s risk assessment report … Read more
