TikTok in the news

TikTok launched a legacy account option allowing users to choose if their profile is managed by a nominated contact or deleted after their death.

A mother is suing Roblox, Discord, and TikTok after her 13-year-old daughter's suicide, claiming the platforms exposed her to an extremist group, while the companies seek arbitration.

TikTok usage among Australian teens has returned to pre-ban levels eight months after a restriction for under-16s was implemented.

Texas Roadhouse is responding to social media allegations of racism and food tampering at its restaurants, asserting the claims are an unverified online hoax.

Alix Earle, a TikTok influencer, shared a video of her visit to Jay Group's Lancaster warehouse, her fulfillment partner for her beauty brand Reale Actives.

A viral TikTok trend featuring fake images of a life-sized 'Cat in the Hat' has caused fear among teenagers, prompting police to issue warnings about misinformation.

A TikTok trend of unsettling "Cat in the Hat" videos caused real-world paranoia, leading police to confirm they were AI-generated fakes, highlighting social media's impact on collective fears.

Amanda Serrano successfully defended her WBA and WBO featherweight titles against Lucrecia Manzur in a boxing match streamed live on TikTok.

Mental health content has become highly visible on social media platforms like TikTok, with professionals using these spaces for education and outreach, raising questions about accessibility, commercial ethics, and the quality of information.

TikTok is profiting from advertisements for illegal drugs and controlled substances, raising concerns about its content moderation and transparency.

Two US senators are demanding answers from TikTok regarding an experiment that withheld a safety feature from millions of users, including a teenager who died by suicide.

Sardines have become a viral food trend on social media, making them hard to find in grocery stores due to increased demand.

Werner Kalecinski, an 89-year-old German man, found unexpected fame as a TikTok star by sharing humorous content after exploring the platform at 88.

Expensive and elaborate dorm room makeovers and their reveals are a growing trend on social media, driven by influencer culture and a desire for personalized spaces.

Irish lawmakers summoned TikTok to address concerns about videos glorifying dangerous driving on its platform, following a fatal crash involving teenagers.

TikTok is cutting 75 jobs in the Seattle area, largely impacting its e-commerce teams.

Jay-Z's 2013 song "Tom Ford" is experiencing a significant resurgence on TikTok, leading to increased streaming numbers and renewed interest in his music.

Microdramas, short vertical video series, are experiencing a boom in Hollywood, driven by platforms like TikTok and attracting significant investment, while providing new opportunities for content creators.

TikTok is considering a feature that would allow users to send money through direct messages, utilizing its TikTok Pay service.

TikTok settled three lawsuits with young users who alleged mental health harm from the platform's addictive design.