Edited video shows TikTok staff feared app could be addictive
Edited video of TikTok company meetings shows employees flagging features they viewed as potentially harmful.
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TikTok staffers raise concerns in unsealed video
Last fall, the attorney general of North Carolina, joined by 12 other states, sued TikTok, alleging that the social media platform was designed to be addictive, particularly for minors, and that users and their parents were deceived about the risks. Newly-unsealed video in that case shows TikTok employees voicing some of those same concerns. Jo Ling Kent reports.
TikTok employees raise concerns about app
A newly unsealed video shows current and former TikTok employees raising concerns about how the app's popular algorithm could impact young people. Digital journalist V Spehar joins CBS News to discuss.
White House launches official TikTok account as Trump's deadline to ban app looms
The White House launched an official TikTok account on Tuesday, less than a month before a Sept. 17 deadline for the app to either find a new owner or face a U.S.-wide ban.
Is the U.S. economy in a desperate time?
President Trump visited the Federal Reserve on Thursday, where he publicly disagreed with its chair, Jerome Powell, about the central bank's renovation costs. Following the tour, Mr. Trump denied tensions between himself and Powell, saying they had a "good meeting." CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
TikTok failing to shield kids from extreme weight loss content
Content promoting extreme weight loss and cosmetic surgery is available to young TikTok users, breaching the social media platform's policies.
Mike Pence on TikTok's future in U.S.
President Trump said he would reveal the "very wealthy people" who are buying TikTok in about two weeks. That comment is now 17 days old. Former Vice President Mike Pence joins "The Takeout" to discuss Mr. Trump's efforts to keep the popular video-sharing app alive in the U.S. despite the law banning it.
Father kills teen daughter over her TikTok account, police say
According to police, investigators said the father killed his 16-year-old daughter "for honor" and the victim's family initially tried to portray the murder as a suicide.
Trump's global tariff deadline looms
President Trump said he does not plan to extend the 90-day tariff pause he imposed for countries to negotiate trade deals. Mr. Trump also commented on a potential buyer for TikTok. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more on what the looming tariffs mean for Americans.
Suspect arrested in livestreamed murder of TikTok influencer
Jesus Sarmiento was broadcasting live when armed men entered the residence where he was staying and shot him.
Officials probe livestreamed murder of TikTok star who denounced gang
Jesus Sarmiento, who had nearly 80,000 followers on TikTok, was murdered by armed men who broke into the residence where he was staying.
Trump extends TikTok enforcement ban deadline another 90 days
The Trump administration keeps delaying enforcement of a bipartisan law that requires TikTok and ByteDance to fully sever ties.
Ohio doctor threatened after pro-vaccine post
An Ohio doctor who received a flood of threats over a pro-vaccine social media post is standing by her message. In a playful TikTok video, Dr. Nicole Baldwin showed the benefits of vaccines, and said they do not cause autism. But that prompted a barrage of hateful responses. Despite scientific evidence that there’s no link between vaccines and autism, a recent poll found 46% of parents are still unsure. Dr. Jon LaPook joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how doctors can counter misinformation about vaccines.
TikTok's biggest star leaves U.S. after being detained by ICE agents
Khaby Lame rose to international fame during the pandemic without ever saying a word in his videos. He has over 162 million followers on TikTok.
TikTok star leaves U.S. after being detained
Khaby Lame, the world's most popular TikTok personality with millions of followers, left the U.S. after being detained by immigration agents in Las Vegas for allegedly overstaying his visa. His detainment and voluntary departure from the U.S. comes amid President Trump's escalating crackdown on immigration, including raids in Los Angeles that sparked days of protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Study probes risks of teen skin care routines
Elaborate skin care routines among teenagers on TikTok might look like a harmless trend at first glance, but could this habit be something more dangerous? CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder joins to discuss.
Teen TikTok star shot dead after "repeated rejections" of man, police say
Pakistani police say 17-year-old TikTok star Sana Yousaf was shot dead by a man who contacted her online over and over. They called it a case of "repeated rejections."
Student visa applicants advised to censor their social media posts
Counselors are urging foreign students applying to U.S. colleges to avoid certain topics online as the State Department scrutinizes their social media.
Minneapolis' Mother Soki goes viral with help from Ellie Goulding
When Annie Tammearu, also known as Mother Soki, created the song "Rivet Gun" in her humble apartment in Minneapolis, she never expected that Grammy award-winning pop star Ellie Goulding would take notice.
Trump signs "Take it Down Act," revenge porn bill backed by Melania Trump
The law requires platforms to remove images and videos, including deepfakes generated by artificial intelligence, within 48 hours after a victim's request.
Is TikTok down? Here's what to know.
Tens of thousands of TikTok users reported the social media service was down on Thursday, according to Downdetector.
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Trump unveils 10% tariff on all countries; President says TikTok will be sold to U.S. buyer before April 5 deadline.
Study: Cancer falsities outperform facts online
When it comes to information related to cancer, misinformation shared on social media often has more reach than medical facts, according to a study published in the American Cancer Society Journals. Dr. Stacy Loeb, one of the study's authors, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
4/21: Face the Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," Senate Intelligence Committee chair Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia talks what the timeline for a possible TikTok sale or ban could look like. Plus, House Appropriations Committee chair Rep. Tom Cole on the foreign aid legislation that passed the House on Saturday.
Documentary explores dangers of social media
A new Bloomberg documentary, "Can't Look Away," investigates the dark side of social media for teens and the growing fight to hold tech companies accountable. Bloomberg investigative reporter Olivia Carville, who is an executive producer of the film, talks about her reporting in the documentary.
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