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EU Regulators To Discuss Data Protection And Disinformation With TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew
Friday, November 3, 2023 - 11:09pm | 723In a significant development, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is scheduled to hold discussions with EU regulators next week. The meetings will focus on critical issues such as data protection, disinformation and competition regulations. What Happened: As reported by Bloomberg...
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Is Your Kid Addicted To TikTok? Utah Governor Accuses App Of 'Illegally' Baiting Children Into Unhealthy Use
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 - 3:15am | 527The state of Utah has taken legal action against ByteDance-owned TikTok, accusing it of facilitating an “addictive” environment detrimental to children and obfuscating its connection with its parent company. What Happened: Utah’s Division of Consumer Protection, or UDCP, has...
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TikTok Ban Or Not, Kids In Several States Won't Be Able To Use Social Media Without Parental Permission
Friday, April 14, 2023 - 11:52am | 801TikTok CEO Shou Chew testified before Congress recently, sharing details of the social media company’s handling of data and security. Chew suggested that TikTok is handled the same way in the U.S. as its rivals, specifically platforms owned by Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: META),...
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Want To Use TikTok, Instagram Or Twitter? You Might Have To Get Your Parent To Sign A Permission Slip
Friday, March 24, 2023 - 4:21pm | 734Social media app TikTok could be banned in the U.S. due to security threats seen by top policymakers. TikTok is also one of several social media apps facing concerns about usage from a young audience. What Happened: TikTok CEO Shou Chew testified before members of Congress this week, sharing...
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Utah Governor Creates Task Force To Study Use Of Psychedelics In Mental Health Therapy
Wednesday, March 23, 2022 - 12:35pm | 327Gov. Spencer Cox (R), Utah, signed a bill to create a task force to study the possible therapeutic uses of psychedelic drugs, as well as possible legislation for their use, Marijuana Moment reported. The measure, first introduced by Rep. Brady Brammer (R) in January, cleared both chambers of...
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Utah House Committee Approves Psychedelics Research For Mental Health Conditions And Protecting MMJ Patients In Workplace
Friday, February 4, 2022 - 11:43am | 547Utah's House committee voted on Thursday to set up a Mental Illness Psychotherapy Drug Task Force to research and offer recommendations on the therapeutic value of psychedelics, reported Marijuana Moment. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Brady Brammer (R), was...