Social media apps need teen health warnings, surgeon general says
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that teens' mental health is facing an "emergency," and that social media is part of the problem.
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Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that teens' mental health is facing an "emergency," and that social media is part of the problem.
In a bipartisan vote, the California State Senate approved a bill from a Bay Area lawmaker aimed at targeting social media addiction among children and teens.
Eight TikTok influencers have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government in an effort to block enactment of a law passed and signed last month that requires TikTok be sold by China-based owner Byte Dance by January, or face a possible nationwide ban. Scott MacFarlane has more.
Anna Werner reports on an investigation into dozens of TikTok profiles offering to sell the prescription weight loss drugs at lower prices that were almost all scams.
Eight TikTok users said that the new law signed by President Biden violates their First Amendment rights.
The lawsuit claims that the measure, signed into law by President Biden, is unconstitutional.
President Joe Biden has signed legislation that could lead to TikTok being sold or banned. Here's who might buy it — and for how much.
TikTok has grown from a niche teen app into a global trendsetter and, according to U.S. officials, a security threat.
The China-based owner of TikTok is facing a new law that will force it to either sell the wildly popular video platform, or face a U.S. ban.
Lawmakers argue the Chinese government can use the widely popular video-sharing app as a spy tool and to covertly influence the U.S. public.
President Biden signed a foreign aid package into law that includes a potential ban on TikTok in the U.S. Here's what experts say could happen next.
The company said the legislation would "trample the free speech rights" of TikTok users.
“48 Hours” correspondent Peter Van Sant talks about a murder that received tips on the social media platform TikTok, as the suspect's sister seeks more answers. The new episode airs on KPIX at 10:00 p.m. PST and then streams on Paramount+. (04-12-2024) Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Two tribal nations are accusing social media companies of contributing to high rates of suicides that disproportionately affect Native American youth.
Momentum for the bill that could eventually lead to a ban on TikTok has slowed in the Senate.
The timeline for TikTok's potential demise depends on whether the bill can overcome a number of hurdles in Congress and survive legal scrutiny.
The Senate will consider a bill proposing a potential ban on TikTok in the U.S. if the app doesn't divest from its Chinese-based parent company ByteDance. The House passed the bill with bipartisan support on Wednesday while TikTok users took to Capitol Hill to protest the legislation. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
While large corporations and government are fighting over a potential TikTok ban, it could also affect people who use the app for their livelihood.
The House on Wednesday passed legislation that could ban TikTok in the U.S. if its Beijing-based parent company ByteDance doesn't sell its stake.
Skyler Henry reports on the House of Representatives voting to pass a bill requiring TikTok break ties with China.
Gianna Franco speaks with Senior Editor at CNET, Lisa Eadicicco, about what the issues of the app leaving could do to businesses and more. (03-13-2024) Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
People are talking about the new bill that could potentially remove the popular social media app from users' phones in the United States. The Morning Edition anchors spoke with California State University professor, Dr. Nolan Higdon on the main concerns over this bill. (03-13-2024) Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
The House is expected to vote on a bill next week that could lead to a ban on TikTok.
The new bipartisan bill would force parent company ByteDance to divest from TikTok or face a ban in the U.S.
Universal Music Group is warning that it will pull its songs from TikTok after a breakdown in talks over issues such as the compensation of artists.
