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Meta, TikTok and X reportedly lose UK court fight over Ofcom data demands
Meta, TikTok, and X lost a UK court challenge against Ofcom's authority to demand data from social media platforms.
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Startups
TikTok expands into restaurant guides with ‘Must Eat’ feature
TikTok launches 'Must Eat' restaurant guide feature, positioning itself as a competitor to Yelp and Google in local discovery.
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TikTok is going after Yelp and Google Maps with an in-app restaurant guide
TikTok launches Must Eat, an in-app restaurant discovery feature built on 40 million dining posts and reviews, competing with Yelp and Google Maps.
Enterprise
A fake TikTok shop is Surfshark’s most-blocked phishing scam – how to steer clear
Surfshark reports that a fake TikTok shop is responsible for the majority of phishing attempts it blocked, with overall phishing blocks rising 83% over six months.
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The Hottest New Side Hustle Is Stripping Copper Wire and Posting About It
TikTok creators are monetizing rising copper prices by posting content about stripping wire and selling tools to followers interested in the informal practice.
Policy
UK watchdogs urged to tackle suicide social media content after death of girl, 14
UK regulators face renewed pressure to act on social media content after a coroner linked TikTok's algorithm to a teenager's death.
Enterprise
Investigation Reveals How TikTok Executives Ignored Internal Child-Safety Warnings
NPR investigation reveals that TikTok staff repeatedly flagged internal warnings about youth safety concerns, including age-restriction bypasses and sexual exploitation on the platform.
Policy
French Government Calls Emergency Meetings With Platforms Over Protests
The French government held emergency meetings with platforms including TikTok, requesting curbs on protest footage and AI-altered images, while online retailers agreed to prevent looted goods on resale.