Members phkrause Posted April 4, 2023 Members Share Posted April 4, 2023 TikTok fined $15.9M by UK watchdog over misuse of kids’ data LONDON (AP) — Britain’s privacy watchdog hit TikTok with a multimillion-dollar penalty Tuesday for misusing children’s data and violating other protections for young users’ personal information. https://apnews.com/article/tiktok-data-privacy-britain-fine-china-2a94fcb6b74619ea7d04fdfc2ffe4e33 Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted July 16, 2023 Author Members Share Posted July 16, 2023 FACT FOCUS: A story about a deadly TikTok boat-jumping challenge went viral. Then it fell apart As the July 4 holiday approached, a local news report in Alabama warned of a deadly TikTok challenge that involved jumping from a speeding boat. https://apnews.com/article/tiktok-challenge-boat-jumping-alabama-47d1ea3e37cc5b3a551ed7e06f7a3d12? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted September 17, 2023 Author Members Share Posted September 17, 2023 TikTok is hit with $368 million fine under Europe’s strict data privacy rules LONDON (AP) — European regulators slapped TikTok with a $368 million fine on Friday for failing to protect children’s privacy, the first time that the popular short video-sharing app has been punished for breaching Europe’s strict data privacy rules. https://apnews.com/article/tiktok-data-privacy-europe-regulation-fine-8ebacba7646ef872fb8e85a1bcb93876? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted October 12, 2023 Author Members Share Posted October 12, 2023 Utah sues TikTok, alleging it lures children into addictive and destructive social media habits Utah became the latest state Tuesday to file a lawsuit against TikTok, alleging the company is “baiting” children into addictive and unhealthy social media habits. https://apnews.com/article/utah-tiktok-lawsuit-social-media-children-2e8ab3cfc92b58224ed9be98394278e0? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted October 12, 2023 Author Members Share Posted October 12, 2023 TikTok and content creators challenging Montana’s ban face off with the state in federal court MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — TikTok and Montana faced off in federal court on Thursday in a case filed by the video sharing app and five Montana content creators who want the court to temporarily block the state’s ban on the platform before it takes effect Jan. 1. https://apnews.com/article/tiktok-ban-montana-lawsuit-1c58d56064f6b53992196649249e1dc8? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted November 15, 2023 Author Members Share Posted November 15, 2023 Nepal bans TikTok and says it disrupts social harmony KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Nepal’s government decided to ban the popular social media app TikTok on Monday, saying it was disrupting “social harmony” in the country. https://apnews.com/article/nepal-tiktok-ban-social-media-854846a42ef566fa296ddaacd0099447? Rahab 1 Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted November 28, 2023 Author Members Share Posted November 28, 2023 Is TikTok Antisemitic? As the digital marketer for Aish, I am appalled by what I am seeing happening on TikTok. https://aish.com/is-tiktok-antisemitic/? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted January 3 Author Members Share Posted January 3 Teens accused of stealing vehicle in Volusia possibly inspired by social media trend, deputies say VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Two teens face charges after they are accused of stealing a vehicle that was possibly inspired by a social media trend, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office. https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/12/31/2-teens-accused-of-stealing-vehicle-in-volusia-county-possibly-inspired-by-social-media-trend-deputies-say/ Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted January 31 Author Members Share Posted January 31 🎸 TikTok's music fiasco Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios Universal Music — the recording industry giant that controls about a third of the global music market — is yanking its songs from TikTok after today. Why it matters: TikTok's viral video algorithm relies heavily on sound, and more specifically, songs it has licensed from labels like Universal for its users to record with, Axios Media Trends expert Sara Fischer writes. Universal said TikTok "attempted to bully us into accepting a deal" and offered a "fraction of the rate" that other social media sites pay. The company represents some of the world's biggest superstars, including Taylor Swift, Drake and BTS. Go deeper (Hollywood Reporter). Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted February 2 Author Members Share Posted February 2 TikTok’s pro-Israel investors face conundrum as platform is blamed for fueling antisemitism (JTA) — Last year, as fighting swirled over the Israeli government’s efforts to reshape the country’s judiciary, Israeli and American critics turned their attention to Arthur Dantchik, a Jewish billionaire who bankrolled a think tank behind the proposed reforms. https://www.jta.org/2024/02/01/united-states/tiktoks-pro-israel-investors-face-conundrum-as-platform-is-blamed-for-fueling-antisemitism? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted February 18 Author Members Share Posted February 18 Americans divided on TikTok ban even as Biden campaign joins the app, AP-NORC poll shows President Joe Biden’s campaign is embracing TikTok to court younger voters ahead of the presidential elections, but U.S. adults have mixed views about whether the video-sharing app should even operate in the country. https://apnews.com/article/tiktok-ban-biden-bytedance-china-2acbaeb71e8bb0c6341f2bc55ba33e80? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted February 25 Author Members Share Posted February 25 📱 TikTok echo chamber Data: Pew Research Center. Chart: Erin Davis/Axios Visuals The top 25% of TikTok users produce 98% of the public videos found on the platform, Axios Communicators author Eleanor Hawkins writes from a new Pew Research Center report. ⚡️ Why it matters: Americans are flocking to short-form video platforms, especially TikTok, for news and information. So a small number of active users have increasing influence. By the numbers: Roughly one-third of adults are on TikTok, according to Pew. But only about half actually post content on the platform. Roughly half of users between the ages of 18–34 have never posted. 49% of users have never received a "like." The average adult is followed by just 36 accounts. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 12 Author Members Share Posted March 12 TikTok's lobbying surge Illustration: Shoshana Gordon/Axios Tensions between Congress and TikTok have reached a boiling point ahead of a high-stakes House vote — scheduled for Wednesday — that could lead to a U.S. ban of the massively popular video app. Why it matters: Intense lobbying is underway on both sides of the bipartisan bill, which would force Beijing-based Bytedance to divest its ownership of TikTok within 165 days. TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is expected to visit Capitol Hill this week as part of the company's full-court press. If passed and signed by President Biden, the bill would have major implications for the U.S. election, national security, the social media ecosystem, small businesses, America's youth and more. Divisions within the Republican Party over banning TikTok have erupted at the eleventh hour, following former President Trump's head-scratching reversal on a policy he championed in office. Driving the news: In an interview on CNBC this morning, Trump said he still believes TikTok's Chinese ownership poses "a national security risk" — but again argued that banning the app would only help Facebook. "Without TikTok, you can make Facebook bigger, and I consider Facebook to be an enemy of the people," Trump said. In a new twist, the former president also pointed out: "There are a lot of people on TikTok that love it. There are a lot of young kids on TikTok who will go crazy without it." State of play: The House will vote on the TikTok bill Wednesday morning under "suspension of the rules," meaning it will require a two-thirds majority to pass. TikTok once again sent push notifications today urging users to call their representative — a tactic that led to a surge in threats last week and backfired when a key House committee voted 50-0 to advance the bill. The company also plans on flooding House offices with content creators and lobbyists this week, though it doesn't expect to change the outcome of the vote, Axios' Ashley Gold reports. What they're saying: The top Republican and Democrat on the House China Select Committee sent a letter to Chew today excoriating the company for "spreading false claims" about the bill, which TikTok has falsely characterized as an "outright ban." The intrigue: Outside conservative groups have lined up on opposing sides of the bill — underscoring the divisions over an app that top Republicans previously branded as "Chinese spyware" and "digital fentanyl." FreedomWorks, which was once associated with the Tea Party movement, said today it opposes the bill and warned that requiring American ownership of any company "sets a dangerous precedent." Heritage Action, which has typically aligned with Trump, supports the bill and said the "national security concerns posed by TikTok are unique, proven, and outweigh concerns about certain judicial challenges." What to watch: Officials from the FBI, Justice Department and U.S. intelligence community will be on Capitol Hill tomorrow to brief lawmakers about TikTok in a classified setting. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 13 Author Members Share Posted March 13 The House is poised to pass a bill to ban TikTok The bill is expected to pass the House on Wednesday as lawmakers act on concerns that the company’s ownership structure is a threat to national security. If Congress passes the measure, President Biden says he will sign. Donald Trump, however, has voiced his opposition. Read more. Key points: Lawmakers from both parties contend that Chinese firm ByteDance is beholden to the Chinese government, which could demand access to the data of TikTok’s consumers in the U.S. any time it wants. The worry stems from China's set of national security laws that compel organizations to assist with intelligence gathering. But TikTok has long denied these claims. Trump said Monday that he still believes TikTok – which hosts about 170 million users in the U.S. – poses a national security risk but is opposed to banning the popular app because doing so would help its rival, Facebook, which he continues to lambast over his 2020 election loss. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Europe’s world-first AI rules are set for final approval. Here’s what happens next As TikTok bill steams forward, online influencers put on their lobbying hats to visit Washington US lawmakers say TikTok won’t be banned if it finds a new owner. But that’s easier said than done Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 22 Author Members Share Posted March 22 "Shocking" look at TikTok's spy potential Photo Illustration: Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images After a classified briefing on TikTok, senators say China's government can use the app to spy on American users and push propaganda at alarming levels, Stephen and Axios' Stef Kight report. "Their ability to track, their ability to spy is shocking," Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) said. Why it matters: The senators were hesitant to give details but said Americans would be frightened by TikTok's access to their personal data. Senate leaders are weighing what to do with a House-passed bill that would force China-based ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban in the U.S. National security officials described how China can harvest user data and weaponize it through propaganda and misinformation, one senator said. TikTok is able to spy on the microphone on users' devices, track keystrokes and determine what the users are doing on other apps, another lawmaker said they were told. The bottom line: Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said the TikTok legislation is "something we should move faster on, not slower." Go deeper Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted April 21 Author Members Share Posted April 21 📱 TikTok's next reel Illustration: Natalie Peeples/Axios Congress' likely passage of a law forcing TikTok's Chinese owner to sell its U.S. operations will close a long chapter of the "Washington vs. TikTok" epic — and open one that could be equally drawn-out, writes Scott Rosenberg, Axios managing editor for tech. 🔮 What's next: TikTok won't simply vanish from the devices of its millions of users the moment the ban becomes law. Its fight to remain in the U.S. under ByteDance ownership will now shift from Congress and regulatory agencies to the courts. The latest: The TikTok ban, which passed the House earlier this year but had stalled in the Senate, was tacked onto the larger foreign-aid package the House approved yesterday. The Senate is expected to approve it in days. The bill would give ByteDance up to a year to find a U.S. buyer for TikTok or face a ban. China's government has signaled it would block any forced sale of TikTok by ByteDance. Friction point: Members of Congress have already raised constitutional questions about legislation that targets a specific company by name. ByteDance is nearly certain to take up that argument in challenging the law. Supporters of free trade fear that the law could set a precedent for other nations to force U.S. tech companies to sell off their local operations. Between the lines: Legal challenges are likely not only from ByteDance but also TikTok's users and partners in the U.S. A TikTok spokesperson told Axios: "It is unfortunate that the House of Representatives is using the cover of important foreign and humanitarian assistance to once again jam through a ban bill that would trample the free speech rights of 170 million Americans." Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted April 25 Author Members Share Posted April 25 TikTok's escape hatches Illustration: Aïda Amer/Axios TikTok has multiple options in the coming months, even as the Senate is poised to pass legislation tonight forcing it to be sold or face a ban. First up, fight in court: TikTok plans to file a lawsuit on First Amendment grounds once the bill is signed by President Biden, Axios Pro Tech Policy reporter Ashley Gold tells me. If that fails, wait out the election: Chinese-owned company Bytedance will have up to a year to divest from the app, Stef reports, according to this version of the bill. The company could hope for a change of heart by whichever party has control after November, especially now that Trump has flip-flopped. As a last resort, rush through a shotgun divorce: ByteDance could establish TikTok (or at least TikTok U.S.) as an independent company with its own stock, as Axios Pro Rata author Dan Primack has written. The bottom line: The Chinese government is a wild card here, as it can block any sale — or water it down by refusing to allow a TikTok sale to include its famous algorithm. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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