TikTok news
TikTok appears in 26 stories we have published between September 2026 and November 2026, mostly in our Policy and Technology coverage. It is most often reported alongside Meta, Google and YouTube.
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EU accuses TikTok of violating safety rules with For You feed, risks fines
The European Commission accused TikTok on Friday of breaking EU online safety rules with its For You feed. Regulators say the algorithm traps users in loops of harmful content, ignoring risks and failing to protect vulnerable users. Unless TikTok redesigns its system, ByteDance could face fines of up to 6% of its global annual revenue.
7 November 2026
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EU accuses TikTok of violating safety rules with For You feed, risks fines
The EU’s top regulator says TikTok’s algorithm traps users in harmful content loops.
Google, Meta and TikTok sue to block California’s under-16 social-media ban
California’s AB 1709, effective 2027, bars infinite scroll, autoplay and addictive feeds for users under 16.
TikTok Shop launches as a separate app in Southeast Asia
TikTok’s new standalone shopping app offers live shopping, personalized deals, and secure checkout in Southeast Asia. The U.S. isn’t on the roadmap yet.
TikTok expands into restaurant guides, payments and travel booking
TikTok introduces Must Eat restaurant guides, TikTok Pay peer-to-peer payments, TikTok GO travel bookings, and sports hubs to compete with Google, Yelp…
South Korea fines Google and Apple $47.6M, tech firms back AI training opt-out standard
South Korea fines Google and Apple a combined $47.6M for antitrust violations.
TikTok launches Must Eat, a restaurant discovery feature powered by user recommendations
TikTok’s new Must Eat feature curates trending restaurants using 40M+ posts and comments.
Meta faces $25 billion fine, backtracks on scraping terms, and restricts adult creators as moderation failures persist
Meta faces a record $25 billion fine for misrepresenting data practices, reverses controversial scraping terms after backlash, and restricts adult creators…
TikTok Suspends and Restores 'Musk' Documentary Account Amid Policy Debate
TikTok suspended the promotional account for the critical documentary 'Musk,' citing political content violations, before restoring it.
TikTok CEO predicts AI-driven scientific breakthrough within two years
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew expects AI to drive a major scientific breakthrough in fields like biotech, physics, or materials science within two to three years…
Meta bans TikTok ads in seven countries, faces censorship claims over Cornell case
Meta has banned TikTok ads in seven countries, calling it routine business practice.
Meta, TikTok, and X challenge UK’s Online Safety Act as regulators target smart glasses and AI spending
Meta, TikTok, and X are legally challenging Ofcom’s data requests under the UK’s Online Safety Act. Regulators also target smart glasses and AI spending.
TikTok launches AI shopping assistant and one-click checkout to boost in-app purchases
TikTok introduces an AI shopping assistant and one-click checkout feature, enabling in-app purchases.
Brooke Eby, ALS advocate and ALStogether founder, dies at 37
Brooke Eby, who used social media to document her ALS journey and founded ALStogether, passed away at 37. Her work educated and connected thousands about disability and healthcare.
Australia’s ABC and SBS Push for AI Companies to Pay for News Content
Australia’s public broadcasters, ABC and SBS, demand AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic negotiate commercial deals for news content and follow copyright laws.
Tokyo court recognizes human voices as legally protected in landmark AI case
A Japanese court ruled that using an actor's voice without permission violates publicity rights, siding with voice actor Kenjiro Tsuda in a first-of-its-kind AI dispute.
The Home Depot unveils 2026 holiday collection with app-controlled trees and animatronic Santas
The Home Depot’s 2026 holiday collection introduces app-controlled Christmas trees and animatronic Santas with voice activation. Available October 5.
NYT Strands, Connections, and Pips: A Look at the Latest Daily Puzzles
The New York Times releases new games like Strands and Pips, offering daily puzzles with themes and spangrams. See hints, answers, and gameplay details.
TikTok Cracks Down on "Screentime to Cash" Scams as GPT Apps Raise Red Flags
TikTok clarifies it does not pay users to watch videos, as deceptive ads for third-party GPT apps like Playful Rewards raise scam and data privacy concerns.
TikTok Launches New Monetization Tools for Creators
TikTok introduces TikTok One, TikTok One Plus, and TikTok One Pay to simplify brand collaborations and payments for creators. Eight revenue streams now available.
Meta’s Anti-Terrorism Consortium Faces Mass Resignations Amid Governance Dispute
Independent advisers resign from Meta-led GIFCT after proposed changes reduce oversight. Plus: Trump’s AI meeting, Meta’s tax strategy, and AI industry warnings.
YouTube and Meta Reverse Ban on Musk Documentary Ads, TikTok and X Refuse
YouTube and Meta will now run ads for Alex Gibney’s documentary Musk after initial rejections. TikTok and X refuse, citing political content policies.
NYT Expands Digital Games with Connections, Strands, and Pips Puzzles
The New York Times released hints and answers for its latest puzzles, including Connections, Strands, and Pips. Learn how its game strategy drives engagement.
Social Media Blocks Ads for Musk Documentary—Then Reverses Course
Bleecker Street’s Musk documentary faces ad rejections on YouTube, TikTok, and Meta for "political content." How platforms’ policies create hurdles for marketers.
Streaming Services Raise Prices in 2026, Sparking User Backlash
Apple TV+, Disney+, Hulu, and Netflix raised prices in 2026. Here’s what it means for subscribers and the future of streaming.
YouTube Unveils AI-Powered Creator Tools, Custom Feeds, and Shorts Series
YouTube unveiled new AI-driven features for creators, including dynamic thumbnails, A/B testing, and Custom Feeds, plus Shorts Series for episodic content.
TikTok’s U.S. Arm Joins Lantern to Combat Child Exploitation
TikTok’s U.S. arm joins Lantern, a cross-platform child safety initiative by the Tech Coalition, and commits $2M to modernize NCMEC’s CyberTipline.