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Jennifer O’Brien jailed for 17 years: UK court finds TikTok influencer guilty of serious crimes

The court received a powerful victim impact statement that illustrated the psychological devastation caused by O’Brien’s actions over several years. The survivor spoke of a life now defined by hyper-vigilance and social withdrawal

Why are Americans deleting TikTok now?

TikTok is facing a fresh backlash in the United States after restructuring its ownership under a new US-led joint venture. Concerns over censorship, data collection, political influence and technical outages have driven a surge in app deletions, even as overall user activity remains largely stable

Social Media addiction among children: Landmark US lawsuit renews concerns over mental health

Social media addiction among teenagers has taken a worrying turn. In a recent lawsuit against Meta, TikTok, and YouTube, a 19-year-old and her mother have accused the tech giants of knowingly harming children’s mental health. Firstpost spoke to a psychologist to understand the deeper implications.

TikTok settles landmark social media addiction case hours before trial

TikTok has reached a settlement to avoid being part of a high-profile social media addiction trial in California, just hours before jury selection was set to begin. The lawsuit was filed by a 20-year-old woman who claims that the design of social media algorithms made her addicted to these platforms and harmed her mental health.

Who is Adam Presser, the CEO of TikTok's US joint venture?

TikTok has closed a deal to spin off parts of its US business in a new joint venture. The company also announced that Adam Presser, previously TikTok’s head of operations, will be the CEO of TikTok USDS Joint Venture, while Shou Chew, TikTok CEO, will be a director. He has earlier worked with WarnerMedia International

US, China seal TikTok deal after yearslong battle, algorithm control still unclear: Report

The deal gives US investors majority control, averting a nationwide TikTok ban

TikTok to tighten age checks in Europe as regulators ramp up pressure

TikTok's restriction rollout comes as European authorities scrutinise how platforms verify users' ages under strict data-protection rules, amid concerns that current approaches are either ineffective or overly invasive.

Who owns TikTok now? The deal explained

TikTok, which is owned by China’s ByteDance, has inked an agreement to sell a majority of its US business to three investors. The deal, which is slated to close on January 22, 2026, brings to an end years of contentious back-and-forth between the United States and China over control of TikTok. US President Donald Trump had first attempted to ban the app in August 2020

TikTok signs Trump-backed deal, sells US entity to 3 investors in a bid to survive in America

TikTok signed a landmark deal on Thursday to sell its US business to three American investors – Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX - ensuring that the popular video-sharing platform continues to operate in the United States.

Will Australia’s under-16 social media ban influence other countries? What is India thinking?

Australia has officially barred all under-16s from social media. With major platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Reddit, among others, now legally required to block young users, countries across Europe, Asia and the US are reassessing their own policies. Experts in India say the real solution may lie in education, awareness and behavioural reform