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TikTok introduces voice comments and simplified polls
TikTok is introducing new features including voice comments and simplified polls. The platform is also enabling users to upload multiple photos when reacting to posts.
Jobs roundup: September 2026 | Fandom expands executive leadership team
Several companies in the gaming industry have announced executive appointments and promotions. Fandom expanded its leadership team with new hires and a promotion, while The New York Times appointed Jonathan Knight as chief games officer. Scopely saw two new appointments, and other companies like Arrowhead Game Studios, Epic Games, Blizzard Entertainment, King, CD Projekt Red, and Unity also announced new roles and promotions for their staff.
Two Hours a Day: Inside Meta’s Sweeping New Teen Limits for Instagram and Facebook
Meta has agreed to impose a daily two-hour time limit on teen accounts for Instagram and Facebook in the US as part of a child safety settlement with attorneys general nationwide. The agreement also includes new safeguards and limits on teen access during certain hours, with most protections mandated for at least 10 years. A significant portion of Meta's $17.1 billion settlement payment is contingent on TikTok and YouTube matching these new teen usage restrictions.
Legal experts say Meta's settlement puts YouTube, TikTok and Snap on notice
Meta's recent settlement could prompt major competitors like YouTube, TikTok, and Snap to alter their application designs. Legal experts suggest this development signals a potential shift in how these platforms operate.
Meta will pay up to $18 billion to settle states' lawsuit alleging harms to young users
Meta has agreed to pay up to $18 billion to settle a lawsuit brought by states alleging the company's platforms have harmed young users. The company also called on YouTube and TikTok to implement time limits for teenage users.
TikTok Agrees to $400 Million Settlement in DOJ Children’s Privacy Suit
TikTok has agreed to a $400 million settlement to resolve a lawsuit accusing it of violating the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). The settlement includes an immediate payment of $300 million, with an additional $100 million contingent on a court vacating a prior consent decree against TikTok's predecessor, Musical.ly. The Department of Justice noted TikTok has made significant changes to its privacy practices since the suit was filed.
TikTok will pay $400 million to settle Justice Department lawsuit over child privacy
TikTok has agreed to pay $400 million to settle a lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice concerning child privacy violations. The Department of Justice noted that the app has implemented significant improvements to its privacy protections since the suit was initiated in 2024.
Senators press TikTok on 'sinister' experiment that held back an algorithm safety feature
Senators are questioning TikTok about an alleged 'sinister' experiment that reportedly withheld an algorithm safety feature. A teenager who died by suicide was allegedly part of this test, raising concerns about the platform's safety protocols.
Australia passes law to charge tech companies levies unless they reach deals with news publishers
Australia has passed new legislation requiring major tech companies like Meta, Google, TikTok, and LinkedIn to pay levies to support local news outlets. These companies must reach agreements with news publishers or face mandatory payments under the new rules.
Hidden in TikTok’s iPhone Build: Code for Sending Money Through DMs
Code found within TikTok's iPhone app suggests the company is developing a feature to send and receive money directly within direct messages. While TikTok has stated nothing is currently being tested, ByteDance has previously launched similar payment services, Douyin Pay and TikTok Pay, in other markets. This move could leverage TikTok's massive user base to expand into financial services.
Government workers can officially waste time scrolling TikTok again
TikTok has been officially unbanned from government devices, reversing a ban that was put in place in 2022. Government workers can now use the app on their work devices.
Larian gets briefly kicked off YouTube, TikTok for demonic smut reasons in Baldur's Gate 3
Larian Studios' official streams on YouTube and TikTok were briefly taken down due to content issues during a Baldur's Gate 3 playthrough by senior communications director Aofie Wilson. The game's streamer-friendly mode failed to censor certain scenes, leading to the temporary suspension of the stream. Both Larian and Wilson humorously acknowledged the incident, and the channels have since been restored.
Evening Metaverse
The Walt Disney Company and TikTok have announced a new global content-sharing deal for short-form content. Meanwhile, Reddit has signaled upcoming changes to its old.reddit.com interface.
Morning Metaverse
Disney has agreed to a deal allowing TikTok users to incorporate its characters into their videos. In other tech news, Google is discontinuing a popular feature within Gmail, and a first look at an unspecified upcoming development has been revealed.
Disney partners with TikTok to bring fan-made shorts to Disney+
Disney is partnering with TikTok to allow creators to use a library of Disney assets for fan-made shorts that will be featured on Disney+. This collaboration aims to leverage user-generated content to enhance the streaming platform's offerings.
Meta, TikTok, Snap and Google face wrongful death lawsuit from four US families
Meta, TikTok, Snap, and Google are facing a wrongful death lawsuit filed by four US families. The Social Media Victims Law Center accuses the companies of creating addictive and dangerous platforms.
New York finalizes its SAFE for Kids rules — and 98% is the figure platforms should be worried about
New York has finalized its SAFE for Kids Act rules, requiring social platforms to detect age verification circumvention at a 98% rate. The regulations, set to take effect January 25, 2027, mandate age verification for algorithmic feeds and late-night notifications, with penalties of up to $5,000 per violation for non-compliance. The rules do not prescribe specific verification methods but set accuracy floors, and legal challenges are anticipated.
Sunday Safety Dance
The European Union has stated that TikTok has not adequately addressed the safety of minors on its platform. Separately, a fake Notepad++ plugin has been identified as delivering the MATCHBOIL.V2 malware in recent cyberattacks.
EU says TikTok hasn't done enough to ensure minors' safety
The European Union has determined that TikTok has not adequately ensured the safety of minors on its platform. This finding could lead to a significant fine, potentially up to six percent of the company's annual revenue.
France will ban social media for children under 15
France has enacted a new law that will ban social media access for children under the age of 15. The legislation also prohibits the use of mobile phones within school premises.