Big Tech Backlash - Page 18

March 24, 2023

FCC Commissioner warns it's 'crystal clear' TikTok puts Americans at 'risk' for Chinese surveillance

FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr said in an interview that evidence showed China was spying on American citizens through the app TikTok and it should be banned.

March 24, 2023

TikTok's bipartisan backlash a 'wonderful' sign, Noem says as SD takes action on Chinese influence

Shou Zi Chew, the CEO of Chinese-based social media app TikTok, was roundly grilled by Congress Thursday, leading to reaction from Gov. Kristi Noem.

March 24, 2023

Utah's new laws restricting social media access for children focus on time limits, parental approval

Two Utah laws, set to take effect in March 2024, will significantly restrict access to social media for children under the age of 18 as concerns surrounding kids' mental health surge.

March 23, 2023

Possible TikTok ban inspires rare bipartisanship in Congressional hearing: 'Good day for America'

'The Five' co-hosts break down TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew's testimony before Congress and a Democratic lawmaker saying it's 'racist' to ban the social media app.

March 23, 2023

TikTok business owner voices concern over possible ban: It would hurt thousands of businesses

TikTok business owner Callie Goodwin explains why she is against a total ban of the tech giant in the United States on 'Your World.'

March 23, 2023

Sen. Tim Scott: TikTok seems to be more of a tool of indoctrination in America

Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., explains how China uses TikTok to spy on Americans and argues that children should not have access to it on "The Story."

March 23, 2023

Mom who lost son to TikTok's 'choking challenge' takes on media giant: If not for you 'our kids would be here'

A Wisconsin mom is calling on TikTok and Youtube to remove harmful content after her son died attempting the viral 'choking challenge' that restricts oxygen to the brain.

March 10, 2023

Matt Taibbi calls out 'Censorship-Industrial Complex' in latest Twitter Files

Substack writer Matt Taibbi published a lengthy Twitter thread about the censorship ecosystem ahead of his testimony before the House Judiciary Subcommittee.

March 9, 2023

'Twitter Files' hearing erupts as Matt Taibbi refuses to reveal sources in heated exchange with Democrat

Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, was accused of badgering journalist Matt Taibbi into revealing a source on Thursday during a hearing on the "Twitter Files."

March 7, 2023

DHS agency appears to be 'burying' evidence of involvement with 'domestic censorship activities': expert

An agency in the Department of Homeland Security appears to be "burying" evidence of its alleged censorship, according to experts and watchdog groups.