TikTok has come under increasing fire in recent weeks over fears that user data could end up in the hands of the Chinese government, undermining Western security interests.
For years, TikTok has sought to assure Washington that the personal data of U.S. citizens cannot be accessed and its content cannot be manipulated by the CCP or anyone else under Beijing’s influence.
Federal prosecutors say the man used the victim’s name and image to solicit sex on dating and pornography websites. Strangers would show up at the victim's home expecting a sexual encounter.
Meta said it would be forced to remove news from its platform altogether if Congress passes the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act, arguing broadcasters benefited from posting their content on its platform.
Researchers who study election misinformation say threats, offensive language and false rumors of election fraud have been circulating widely ahead of the U.S. midterm elections, which will determine control of Congress for the next two years.
