TikTok is quitting the Hong Kong market over free speech concerns
The company says it will pull out of the app stores “within days”
The United States is “looking at” banning TikTok, says Secretary of State
The government is taking it “very seriously”, he added
WhatsApp will halt processing of Hong Kong police requests for user data
China’s National Security Law has raised concerns of privacy abuse
Twitter says it will add an edit button … if everyone wears a face mask
So, no, don’t expect the sought-after button to land anytime soon
Social media platforms are finally acting like the mini-governments they are
Is this burst of proactive community moderation just a temporary trend?
Twitter takes down a meme tweeted by Trump for copyright infringement
The tweet has been allowed to stay up, however
Facebook study shows how social media may influence our vacation behavior
Where are the most photographed tourist destinations?
India bans TikTok after deadly military conflict, accuses app of ‘stealing’ data
The Indian government banned TikTok, which is extremely popular in the country, for alleged privacy violations and threatening its “sovereignty.” On Monday, the government of India announced the banning of…
Microsoft reportedly suspends advertising on Facebook, Instagram
The suspension reportedly started in May and is the latest by a major brand
How Elon Musk became the internet’s most loved, and hated, meme
His off-the-cuff personality touts priceless internet cred