TikTok

TikTok Ban

Trump team urges US Supreme Court to halt looming TikTok ban

— Donald Trump’s legal team requested the US Supreme Court delay a January 2025 TikTok ban to allow his administration to negotiate. Critics cite national security; supporters argue free speech violations.

Far-Right

How a little-known far-right candidate manipulated TikTok to rise to the top in the Romanian election

— Far-right independent Călin Georgescu leads Romania’s presidential race after leveraging TikTok for propaganda and controversial appeals. Allegations of bot-driven manipulation and pro-Putin stances heighten the stakes for next week’s decisive vote.

2024 US Presidential Election

US election: Turning off TikTok is a big risk for the Democrats

— Accusations against TikTok include data held in China, censorship, and disinformation. US Democrats face dilemmas over its potential closure, impacting their outreach to young voters and the 2024 election.

Political Cartoons

Ban the ban

— Hours before Thursday’s House Panel on TikTok, the Chinese Government official said they opposed the sale - openly contradicting TikTok CEO’s argument that the CCP has no control over TikTok. – Today’s political cartoon by FM Hansen.

Tech

Why Meta’s share price collapse is good news for the future of social media

— Meta’s focus on virtual reality might free up space for smaller social media firms to compete.