Meta Offers Bonuses to Lure TikTok Creators
Meta is offering financial incentives to content creators from other social media platforms. The program, called the “Breakthrough Bonus”, provides creators with the opportunity to earn money by posting content on Facebook and Instagram. To qualify, creators must be US-based adults with a significant presence on platforms like TikTok. They
TikTok Creators: Posting Habits Vary
Americans on TikTok frequently follow individuals with a significant social media presence, commonly known as “influencers” or “content creators.” These creator accounts constitute approximately half of all accounts followed by U.S. TikTok users. A recent study examined the content creators followed by American adults on TikTok. Creator accounts were defined
Apple & Alibaba AI Deal Excites Devs
Apple has reportedly partnered with Alibaba to integrate Alibaba’s Qwen artificial intelligence models into Apple Intelligence for use in mainland China. This move is necessary because Chinese regulations require approval for AI models before they can be released to the public. Outside of China, Apple Intelligence relies on OpenAI’s GPT
Sick of X & Meta? Try These Platforms
Recent changes in major social media platforms, are driving some users to seek alternatives. In a recent week, over 700,000 users joined the Chinese app RedNote. Other platforms like Pixelfed and Cara also saw a surge in popularity. Bluesky, another alternative, boasts over 30 million users. RedNote, originally a product
TikTok Stays Online: Get the App Now
Despite a US ban that removed it from major app stores, TikTok continues to be available to American users. The social media company has made its Android app directly downloadable from its website. This allows users to bypass the restrictions imposed by the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
Texas Leads Nation in Banning DeepSeek and Rednote on Government Devices
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued an order banning the contested artificial intelligence app DeepSeek and the popular TikTok alternative RedNote from government-issued devices, becoming the first state to block the Chinese apps. The governor’s issue also prohibited Lemon8, another social media app owned by TikTok’s Chinese parent company Bytedance, which
US-China Rivalry Hits New Low with TikTok Ban
The wizard’s curtain of American national security has slipped, and we have the TikTok ban to thank. In recent years, the US and China have been locked in a geopolitical chess match nicknamed the Great Power Competition. It’s an ongoing struggle of powerful countries flexing their soft and hard power
U.S. Officials Cite National Security Issues with DeepSeek AI
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI application, has quickly become a sensation in the United States, attracting hordes of American users. Its introduction saw it become the most downloaded free application on Apple’s app store, causing shockwaves in Wall Street as investors scrambled to understand the sudden appearance of a low-cost, open-source
Meta’s Quest for TikTok’s Audience on Instagram
It was an opportunity too good for Meta to ignore: On January 19, TikTok, one of its biggest social media rivals, was set to go dark across the United States when a new national security law went into effect. In the days and weeks before the ban, as millions of
TikTok Vanishes from Stores
While US President Donald Trump issued an executive order that delayed the ban of TikTok for 75 days, the app wasn’t available on Google and Apple stores the following day.
US TikTok Users Breathe Sigh of Relief
Millions of American TikTok users were met with an unwelcome notice on Saturday night that their beloved app had been banned and shut down, but their exile lasted less than 24 hours. The Chinese-owned company restored service on Sunday after President-elect Donald Trump said he would revive U.S. access. As
TikTok Shocks Everyone with a Sudden Comeback
TikTok is now available in the United States again, after it was banned and then reinstated. This decision comes after a Supreme Court ruling against the platform. The app has been turned back on and is now accessible to the 170 million users in the United States. The downloads for
Malaysia Leads in Censoring TikTok Content Globally in 2024
Malaysia leads globally in TikTok content removal, with 2,606 government requests in 2024, raising concerns over online freedom.
TikTok Mega Sales Event 2024 Empowers Malaysian Businesses
TikTok's Mega Sales Event 2024 supports Malaysian businesses with digital strategies, boosting e-commerce during peak shopping seasons.
MCMC Introduces New Regulations for Social Media Providers in Malaysia
MCMC's new regulations mandate licenses for Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Telegram, and YouTube to enhance online safety.
ByteDance and Broadcom Collaborate on Advanced 5nm AI Chip
ByteDance partners with Broadcom to develop a 5nm AI chip, manufactured by TSMC, enhancing its AI capabilities amid U.S.-China tensions.
FTC Refers TikTok COPPA Violation Case to DOJ for Investigation
FTC refers TikTok to DOJ over potential COPPA violations, escalating scrutiny and emphasizing public interest in consumer protection.
Top 20 Most Popular Social Network Platforms in 2023
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