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The Effects of Being Addicted to TikTok on Adolescents

April 4, 2023 Mike West

Screen of a smartphone showing social media apps including Snapchat, Tiktok, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

What effect does TikTok have on adolescents? (Image: Mikhail Primakov via Dreamstime)

Is 13 Too Young to Have a Social Media Account?

February 22, 2023 Troy Oakes

Late last month, the current US surgeon general, Vivek Murthy, warned 13 is too young to join social media. (Image: Oleksandra Troian via Dreamstime)

Why Short Videos Are Taking Over the Internet

November 3, 2022July 22, 2022 Mike West

Instagram users can use 'Reels' while other social media apps also offer ways for users to create short-form videos on their platforms. (Image: Seemanta Dutta via Dreamstime)

Chinese Influencers Spread Propaganda on TikTok, Facebook, and Other Social Media Platforms

July 13, 2022 Haidene Go

A group of people sitting around a table using their smartphones.

China is exploiting the global social media ecosystem to enhance its already massive influence as it seeks to establish its economic dominance. (Image: Mirko Vitali via Dreamstime)

Artist Pays Respect to Victims of the Uvalde, Texas Massacre

July 2, 2022 Raven Montmorency

A Texas man worked for days on end to customize caskets for the 19 children who were killed after a gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. (Image: via SoulShine Industries)

Squid Game’s Dalgona Candy a Craze on TikTok

April 11, 2022February 12, 2022 Emma Lu

The hugely popular South Korean drama series 'Squid Game' shown on Netflix led to the popularity of dalgona candy or 'ppopgi.' (Image: via Netflix)

Accused of Harvesting Personal Data of Children: May Cost TikTok Billions

July 1, 2022May 12, 2021 Jack Roberts

Snapchat and TicTok apps on a mobile phone.

The safety and security of the personal data of children is a cause of growing concern. (Image: Mikhail Primakov via Dreamstime)

TikTok Is Seen as a Potential Security Threat by World Governments

July 14, 2022October 3, 2020 Jack Roberts

TikTok is under scrutiny by various world governments. (Image: 8268513 via Pixabay)

TikTok Takes Legal Action Against Trump Administration

July 21, 2022September 4, 2020 Jack Roberts

Almost 130 members of TikTok's senior management has affiliations with the CCP. (Image: Screenshot via YouTube)

Over 2,500 YouTube Channels Banned for Running Chinese Propaganda

November 3, 2022August 24, 2020 Jack Roberts

Over 2,500 YouTube channels with links to Beijing that were spreading disinformation through the platform were recently deleted. (Image: Screenshot via YouTube)

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