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November 15, 2023:
FTC warns food industry trade groups and influencers about disclosures on paid social media posts
The Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday said it issued warnings to two food and beverage industry groups, as well as a dozen online influencers, for failing to adequately disclose paid social media posts that promoted a sweetener and sugary products. The letters point to Instagram and TikTok posts made by the influencers who were apparently hired by the American Beverage Association, a lobbying group whose members include Coca-Cola Co. and PepsiCo, and the Canadian Sugar Institute, which represents Canadian sugar manufacturers. (Associated Press 11/15/23)
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The Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday said it issued warnings to two food and beverage industry groups, as well as a dozen online influencers, for failing to adequately disclose paid social media posts that promoted a sweetener and sugary products. The letters point to Instagram and TikTok posts made by the influencers who were apparently hired by the American Beverage Association, a lobbying group whose members include Coca-Cola Co. and PepsiCo, and the Canadian Sugar Institute, which represents Canadian sugar manufacturers. (Associated Press 11/15/23)
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“If the federal government feels like it’s this important to do, I feel that we as a state government should be implementing the security and protecting our state and county and local constituents across the state in saying, you know, we’re gonna ban TikTok because we’re following what the federal government had basically told us." --Massachusetts Representative Michael Soter 1.12.23
Mar 23, 2023: The Hill: TikTok executive says House hearing ‘felt rooted in xenophobia’
“We’re committed to providing a safe, secure platform, that fosters an inclusive place for our amazing, diverse communities to call home. It’s a shame today’s conversation felt rooted in xenophobia,” Vanessa Pappas, TikTok’s COO, wrote on Twitter. “Thank you to our employees who work tirelessly to protect our platform & community.”
“We’re committed to providing a safe, secure platform, that fosters an inclusive place for our amazing, diverse communities to call home. It’s a shame today’s conversation felt rooted in xenophobia,” Vanessa Pappas, TikTok’s COO, wrote on Twitter. “Thank you to our employees who work tirelessly to protect our platform & community.”
Jan 12, 2023: Ellen Fleming: WWLP: MA Rep. proposes bill to ban TikTok on government owned devices
Jan 10, 2023: Jewish News of Northern California: How long before new TikTok users see Nazi content? 75 minutes, says Jan. 6 committee
The committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol wanted to test how fast it took a social media user to get to radical content. The answer, when it came to TikTok and Nazis, was just over an hour
The committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol wanted to test how fast it took a social media user to get to radical content. The answer, when it came to TikTok and Nazis, was just over an hour
Jan 5, 2023: USA Today: Andy Cohen, Michael B. Jordan and the problem with the dead celebrities TikTok prank
Andy Cohen is not dead. Michael B. Jordan is not dead. But if you weren't paying attention to the news and someone told you they were, would you believe them?
It's the latest trend engulfing TikTok feeds, with the hashtag #celebritydeathprank at more than 200 million views on the platform. Kids, in particular, are pranking their parents.
Andy Cohen is not dead. Michael B. Jordan is not dead. But if you weren't paying attention to the news and someone told you they were, would you believe them?
It's the latest trend engulfing TikTok feeds, with the hashtag #celebritydeathprank at more than 200 million views on the platform. Kids, in particular, are pranking their parents.
Dec 25, 2022: The Hill: TikTok bans on government devices raise questions about platform’s future
TikTok is getting banned from a growing number of federal and state devices, underscoring how political winds are turning against the platform given worries about China and raising questions about its future.
TikTok is getting banned from a growing number of federal and state devices, underscoring how political winds are turning against the platform given worries about China and raising questions about its future.
