TikTok

$1.7 Billion in a Quarter: TikTok Live’s Soaring Revenue Amid Exploitation Lawsuit and U.S Ban Threats

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Washington — TikTok reported generating a staggering $1.7 billion in global revenues from its live-streaming service, TikTok Live, in just the third quarter of 2023. Over $400 million of these earnings originated from the U.S., detailed in a recent lawsuit revealed in the capital. The suit, initiated in October by District of Columbia Attorney General Brian Schwalb, accuses the platform of enabling both sexual and financial exploitation of minors through its live features, which permit users to broadcast in real time to a global audience potentially numbering in the billions. According to projections within the … Read more

From Courtroom to TikTok: Young Woman Chooses Viral Videos Over Law Scholarship With No Regrets

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In an unconventional twist of fate, a young individual chose the path of social media over a promising career in law, despite landing a full scholarship to pursue legal studies. This decision highlights an emerging trend where digital platforms are becoming the career launching pads for the younger generation. Originally set for a conventional professional journey, the scholarship recipient made a pivotal decision to focus on creating content on TikTok, the popular social media platform known for its viral videos and creative content. This choice was driven by a passion for media and entertainment, which … Read more

Trump’s Pledge to Enforce Laws at Odds with His Position on TikTok Regulation

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Washington, D.C. – As President Donald Trump took the oath of office, he committed to uphold America’s laws and to “preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States.” However, his administration’s stance on the social media platform TikTok has raised questions about consistency with those inaugural promises. Trump’s threats to ban the popular app, which has roots in China owing to its parent company ByteDance, starkly contrasts with his initial vow. TikTok emerged as a major player in the global digital landscape, captivating millions with its short-form video content. The app’s popularity is … Read more

TikTok Reopens in U.S. after Trump Pledges Executive Order, Promising First Amendment Protections

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WASHINGTON — TikTok has started to restore its services in the U.S. after a brief, voluntarily initiated shutdown. The popular video-sharing app faced a potential ban due to national security concerns linked to its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. This administrative halt came just before a Supreme Court endorsement of the legislation designed to curtail its operations. By late Sunday, TikTok was back online, attributing the recovery to a promise from President-elect Donald Trump, who has foreseen issuing an executive order aimed at keeping the platform operational in the U.S. The reopening provides relief to over … Read more