newsinsightplus.com 2023.TikTokAbbott March 12, 2024 0 Comments BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountLiveNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityTechnologyTikTok: What is it, how does it work and could the US ban it?Published1 hour agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Getty ImagesThe TikTok video app is hugely popular with young people around the world. But for many years the Chinese-owned company has faced questions over the security of users’ data, and its links to the government in Beijing. US politicians are debating legislation that would force TikTok’s parent company to sell the app, but former US president Donald Trump has criticised the bill, despite previously supporting a ban. What is TikTok and how popular is it? TikTok is a short form video app that, like YouTube, allows people to post, share and comment on videos.These can range from three seconds to three minutes in length, and users can easily edit their clips using filters, stickers, music and visual effects.It first shot to popularity as a destination for young people to take part in popular dance or lip-syncing trends and challenges.Image source, Getty ImagesDepending on their age and where they live, some users can live stream video content to their followers, as well as support their favourite creators with digital gifts or subscriptions.TikTok Shop, the platform’s dedicated online store, allows users to buy products including those featured in creators’ videos.Since early 2019, TikTok has frequently topped app download charts.It battled Instagram to be the world’s most downloaded app throughout 2023, according to Sensor Tower, which monitors the performance of social media firms. TikTok reached 150 million US monthly active users in March 2023.TikTok: The story of a social media giantWho owns TikTok? TikTok is owned by Chinese company ByteDance, which was founded in 2012. The Beijing-based firm is registered in the Cayman Islands, and has offices across Europe and the US.It also owns video editing software CapCut, as well as various other apps that are only available in mainland China – including Douyin, a Chinese version of TikTok.Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, TikTok chief executive Shou Zi Chew studied at Harvard Business School and interned at social media giant FacebookSingaporean entrepreneur Shou Zi Chew is the platform’s chief executive officer, although some analysts believe ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming makes many key decisions. Who is TikTok chief Shou Zi Chew? How does TikTok work? At the heart of TikTok is its algorithm. This is a set of instructions within the app which determines which content is presented to users, based on data about how they engaged with previous material. Users are offered three main feeds on their app – Following, Friends and For You.The Following and Friends feeds present users with content from people they have chosen to follow and who follow them back, but the For You feed is automatically generated by the app. This curated feed has become the main destination for users hungry for new content, and creators hungry for the millions of views TikTok videos can clock up if they go viral.Why is TikTok controversial?Politicians and regulators around the world are worried about TikTok’s Chinese owners, despite concerted attempts to persuade them that the app is safe. Like many other social media apps, TikTok collects data from users, but it has faced additional scrutiny over how much it gathers and who can access it. In particular critics fear that the information could fall into the hands of the Chinese government – something TikTok and ByteDance have strenuously denied could happen.In late 2022 a UK journalist discovered she had been tracked via her cat’s account.And in 2023 a number of institutions – including the UK government and Parliament, the EU and the US White House – banned staff from using the app on work phones.TikTok has repeatedly sought to distance itself from its Chinese owners, and has tried to reassure regulators with initiatives such as “Project Clover”, which started storing European user data locally.Are Chinese tech firms a security risk?What is the TikTok bill and could the US ban TikTok?US politicians from both major parties introduced a bill in March 2024 to tackle firms controlled “by a foreign adversary”. If successful, it would require ByteDance to sell TikTok within six months, or face a ban from US app stores and web hosting platforms. President Joe Biden says he will sign the bill into law if it reaches his desk.It follows previous efforts by American authorities to limit access to the app, citing national security risks.Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Mr Trump tried to force ByteDance to sell TikTok in 2020, but did not succeedFormer US President Donald Trump unsuccessfully tried to ban the app when he was in the White House in 2020. But Mr Trump – who hopes to be the Republican candidate for the 2024 presidential election – has criticised the new bill, saying limiting TikTok would unfairly benefit Facebook. ‘Confused’ TikTokers deluge US lawmakers’ phonesRelated TopicsSocial mediaTikTokChinaAppsDonald TrumpUnited StatesTop StoriesBBC report into treatment of Gaza medics ‘very disturbing’ – CameronPublished59 minutes agoGaza medics tell BBC that Israeli troops beat and humiliated themPublished12 hours agoBadenoch calls donor’s alleged Abbott remark racistPublished22 minutes agoFeaturesThe Ukrainian sea drones hunting Russian warshipsIs pressure on Kate after photo chaos unfair?The rise and fall of Haiti’s Ariel HenryHow the miners’ strike changed the role of womenMeet the pop star who brought some cheek to the Brit AwardsWhat is TikTok and could the US ban it?’We don’t feel the joy of Ramadan in Rafah’ Video’We don’t feel the joy of Ramadan in Rafah’Schoolboy recounts daring escape from Nigerian kidnap gangWhen wind turbine blades get old what’s next?Elsewhere on the BBCThe powerful emotional impact of Pink Floyd’s musicShine On You Crazy Diamond has helped people through their hardest timesAttributionSoundsFrom the largest ship to disasters on deck…A closer look at times when cruise ships have caused commotionAttributioniPlayer’I was mad for stuff but I didn’t realise I wasn’t happy’Stuart Mitchell’s search for happiness will make us all question the true cost of livingAttributionSoundsMisled with the promise of a home…Panorama investigates the mobile home swindleAttributioniPlayerMost Read1Badenoch calls donor’s alleged Abbott remark racist2Ashes and 35 bodies removed from funeral home3Andrew Tate and brother can be extradited to UK4BBC report into Gaza medics ‘disturbing’ – Cameron5More than a fifth of adults not looking for work6Ukraine-based groups claim raids into Russia7Hollywood stars lead the way at Olivier nominations8Tate unveils counterpoint to offensive mural9Baptisms ‘a ticket’ for some asylum seekers – vicar10Is pressure on Kate after photo chaos unfair? 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newsinsightplus.com 2023.TikTokAbbott March 12, 2024 0 Comments BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountLiveNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityTechnologyTikTok: What is it, how does it work and could the US ban it?Published1 hour agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Getty ImagesThe TikTok video app is hugely popular with young people around the world. But for many years the Chinese-owned company has faced questions over the security of users’ data, and its links to the government in Beijing. US politicians are debating legislation that would force TikTok’s parent company to sell the app, but former US president Donald Trump has criticised the bill, despite previously supporting a ban. What is TikTok and how popular is it? TikTok is a short form video app that, like YouTube, allows people to post, share and comment on videos.These can range from three seconds to three minutes in length, and users can easily edit their clips using filters, stickers, music and visual effects.It first shot to popularity as a destination for young people to take part in popular dance or lip-syncing trends and challenges.Image source, Getty ImagesDepending on their age and where they live, some users can live stream video content to their followers, as well as support their favourite creators with digital gifts or subscriptions.TikTok Shop, the platform’s dedicated online store, allows users to buy products including those featured in creators’ videos.Since early 2019, TikTok has frequently topped app download charts.It battled Instagram to be the world’s most downloaded app throughout 2023, according to Sensor Tower, which monitors the performance of social media firms. TikTok reached 150 million US monthly active users in March 2023.TikTok: The story of a social media giantWho owns TikTok? TikTok is owned by Chinese company ByteDance, which was founded in 2012. The Beijing-based firm is registered in the Cayman Islands, and has offices across Europe and the US.It also owns video editing software CapCut, as well as various other apps that are only available in mainland China – including Douyin, a Chinese version of TikTok.Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, TikTok chief executive Shou Zi Chew studied at Harvard Business School and interned at social media giant FacebookSingaporean entrepreneur Shou Zi Chew is the platform’s chief executive officer, although some analysts believe ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming makes many key decisions. Who is TikTok chief Shou Zi Chew? How does TikTok work? At the heart of TikTok is its algorithm. This is a set of instructions within the app which determines which content is presented to users, based on data about how they engaged with previous material. Users are offered three main feeds on their app – Following, Friends and For You.The Following and Friends feeds present users with content from people they have chosen to follow and who follow them back, but the For You feed is automatically generated by the app. This curated feed has become the main destination for users hungry for new content, and creators hungry for the millions of views TikTok videos can clock up if they go viral.Why is TikTok controversial?Politicians and regulators around the world are worried about TikTok’s Chinese owners, despite concerted attempts to persuade them that the app is safe. Like many other social media apps, TikTok collects data from users, but it has faced additional scrutiny over how much it gathers and who can access it. In particular critics fear that the information could fall into the hands of the Chinese government – something TikTok and ByteDance have strenuously denied could happen.In late 2022 a UK journalist discovered she had been tracked via her cat’s account.And in 2023 a number of institutions – including the UK government and Parliament, the EU and the US White House – banned staff from using the app on work phones.TikTok has repeatedly sought to distance itself from its Chinese owners, and has tried to reassure regulators with initiatives such as “Project Clover”, which started storing European user data locally.Are Chinese tech firms a security risk?What is the TikTok bill and could the US ban TikTok?US politicians from both major parties introduced a bill in March 2024 to tackle firms controlled “by a foreign adversary”. If successful, it would require ByteDance to sell TikTok within six months, or face a ban from US app stores and web hosting platforms. President Joe Biden says he will sign the bill into law if it reaches his desk.It follows previous efforts by American authorities to limit access to the app, citing national security risks.Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Mr Trump tried to force ByteDance to sell TikTok in 2020, but did not succeedFormer US President Donald Trump unsuccessfully tried to ban the app when he was in the White House in 2020. But Mr Trump – who hopes to be the Republican candidate for the 2024 presidential election – has criticised the new bill, saying limiting TikTok would unfairly benefit Facebook. ‘Confused’ TikTokers deluge US lawmakers’ phonesRelated TopicsSocial mediaTikTokChinaAppsDonald TrumpUnited StatesTop StoriesBBC report into treatment of Gaza medics ‘very disturbing’ – CameronPublished59 minutes agoGaza medics tell BBC that Israeli troops beat and humiliated themPublished12 hours agoBadenoch calls donor’s alleged Abbott remark racistPublished22 minutes agoFeaturesThe Ukrainian sea drones hunting Russian warshipsIs pressure on Kate after photo chaos unfair?The rise and fall of Haiti’s Ariel HenryHow the miners’ strike changed the role of womenMeet the pop star who brought some cheek to the Brit AwardsWhat is TikTok and could the US ban it?’We don’t feel the joy of Ramadan in Rafah’ Video’We don’t feel the joy of Ramadan in Rafah’Schoolboy recounts daring escape from Nigerian kidnap gangWhen wind turbine blades get old what’s next?Elsewhere on the BBCThe powerful emotional impact of Pink Floyd’s musicShine On You Crazy Diamond has helped people through their hardest timesAttributionSoundsFrom the largest ship to disasters on deck…A closer look at times when cruise ships have caused commotionAttributioniPlayer’I was mad for stuff but I didn’t realise I wasn’t happy’Stuart Mitchell’s search for happiness will make us all question the true cost of livingAttributionSoundsMisled with the promise of a home…Panorama investigates the mobile home swindleAttributioniPlayerMost Read1Badenoch calls donor’s alleged Abbott remark racist2Ashes and 35 bodies removed from funeral home3Andrew Tate and brother can be extradited to UK4BBC report into Gaza medics ‘disturbing’ – Cameron5More than a fifth of adults not looking for work6Ukraine-based groups claim raids into Russia7Hollywood stars lead the way at Olivier nominations8Tate unveils counterpoint to offensive mural9Baptisms ‘a ticket’ for some asylum seekers – vicar10Is pressure on Kate after photo chaos unfair? [ad_1] Former US President Donald Trump tried to ban the app in 2020, but now opposes plans to restrict it. Continue reading
newsinsightplus.com 2023Topabnormal March 12, 2024 0 Comments BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountLiveNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityAsiaChinaIndiaFukuyama residents warned not to touch cat after chemical tank fallPublished32 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Factory bosses said the incident had alerted them to the need to prevent small animals “sneaking in”By Lou NewtonBBC NewsResidents of a city in western Japan have been warned to stay away from a cat after it fell into a tank of poisonous chemicals. The warning comes after a factory worker found yellow paw prints leading away from the container. Security footage was then reviewed and the cat could been seen running away, leaving a trail of paw prints.Officials in Fukuyama have asked the public to stay away from the animal and report any sightings to the police.It is thought the curious feline had been in a vat of hexavalent chromium, a highly acidic and carcinogenic chemical which is orange and brown in colour.A member of staff found the paw marks when they arrived for work yesterday at the Nomura Plating Fukuyama Factory, according to news website Asahi.Fukuyama city’s environmental team warned the public not touch “a cat that seems abnormal” but also said the animal might have died as a result of the incident. The company which owns the factory said the tank had been covered by a sheet, but that part of it had reportedly been turned over. According to the AFP news agency, a company spokesperson said: “The incident woke us up to the need to take measures to prevent small animals like cats from sneaking in, which is something we had never anticipated before.”Hexavalent chromium can cause skin irritation, respiratory problems, and blindness, and staff have to wear masks and rubber gloves when working near the substance. Officials say that as of Tuesday there have been no reported sightings of the cat.Related TopicsJapanAnimalsCatsMore on this storyRare sighting of gray whale off New England coastPublished5 days agoRed panda found in luggage at Bangkok airportPublished6 days agoHundreds of lizards seized in Australia police bustPublished8 JanuaryKiller whale v shark: Solo orca eats great whitePublished2 MarchBears versus robot wolves in ageing JapanPublished30 September 2023Top StoriesBBC report into treatment of Gaza medics ‘very disturbing’ – CameronPublished31 minutes agoGaza medics tell BBC that Israeli troops beat and humiliated themPublished10 hours agoAbbott calls Tory donor’s comments frighteningPublished56 minutes agoFeaturesThe Ukrainian sea drones hunting Russian warshipsIs pressure on Kate after photo chaos unfair?The rise and fall of Haiti’s Ariel HenryHow the miners’ strike changed the role of womenSchoolboy recounts daring escape from Nigerian kidnap gangMeet the pop star who brought some cheek to the Brit AwardsWhen wind turbine blades get old what’s next?’We don’t feel the joy of Ramadan in Rafah’ Video’We don’t feel the joy of Ramadan in Rafah’Seven of the best moments from the OscarsElsewhere on the BBCThe powerful emotional impact of Pink Floyd’s musicShine On You Crazy Diamond has helped people through their hardest timesAttributionSoundsFrom the largest ship to disasters on deck…A closer look at times when cruise ships have caused commotionAttributioniPlayer’I was mad for stuff but I didn’t realise I wasn’t happy’Stuart Mitchell’s search for happiness will make us all question the true cost of livingAttributionSoundsMisled with the promise of a home…Panorama investigates the mobile home swindleAttributioniPlayerMost Read1BBC report into Gaza medics ‘disturbing’ – Cameron2Ashes and 35 bodies removed from funeral home3Andrew Tate and brother can be extradited to UK4Ukraine-based groups claim raids into Russia5More than a fifth of adults not looking for work6Abbott calls Tory donor’s comments frightening7Hollywood stars lead the way at Olivier nominations8Baptisms ‘a ticket’ for some asylum seekers – vicar9Gaza medics tell BBC that Israeli troops beat and humiliated them10Tate unveils counterpoint to offensive mural [ad_1] Fukuyama residents are told not to touch the animal after it fell into a tank of hexavalent chromium. Continue reading
newsinsightplus.com 2023Topabnormal March 12, 2024 0 Comments BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountLiveNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityAsiaChinaIndiaFukuyama residents warned not to touch cat after chemical tank fallPublished32 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Factory bosses said the incident had alerted them to the need to prevent small animals “sneaking in”By Lou NewtonBBC NewsResidents of a city in western Japan have been warned to stay away from a cat after it fell into a tank of poisonous chemicals. The warning comes after a factory worker found yellow paw prints leading away from the container. Security footage was then reviewed and the cat could been seen running away, leaving a trail of paw prints.Officials in Fukuyama have asked the public to stay away from the animal and report any sightings to the police.It is thought the curious feline had been in a vat of hexavalent chromium, a highly acidic and carcinogenic chemical which is orange and brown in colour.A member of staff found the paw marks when they arrived for work yesterday at the Nomura Plating Fukuyama Factory, according to news website Asahi.Fukuyama city’s environmental team warned the public not touch “a cat that seems abnormal” but also said the animal might have died as a result of the incident. The company which owns the factory said the tank had been covered by a sheet, but that part of it had reportedly been turned over. According to the AFP news agency, a company spokesperson said: “The incident woke us up to the need to take measures to prevent small animals like cats from sneaking in, which is something we had never anticipated before.”Hexavalent chromium can cause skin irritation, respiratory problems, and blindness, and staff have to wear masks and rubber gloves when working near the substance. Officials say that as of Tuesday there have been no reported sightings of the cat.Related TopicsJapanAnimalsCatsMore on this storyRare sighting of gray whale off New England coastPublished5 days agoRed panda found in luggage at Bangkok airportPublished6 days agoHundreds of lizards seized in Australia police bustPublished8 JanuaryKiller whale v shark: Solo orca eats great whitePublished2 MarchBears versus robot wolves in ageing JapanPublished30 September 2023Top StoriesBBC report into treatment of Gaza medics ‘very disturbing’ – CameronPublished31 minutes agoGaza medics tell BBC that Israeli troops beat and humiliated themPublished10 hours agoAbbott calls Tory donor’s comments frighteningPublished56 minutes agoFeaturesThe Ukrainian sea drones hunting Russian warshipsIs pressure on Kate after photo chaos unfair?The rise and fall of Haiti’s Ariel HenryHow the miners’ strike changed the role of womenSchoolboy recounts daring escape from Nigerian kidnap gangMeet the pop star who brought some cheek to the Brit AwardsWhen wind turbine blades get old what’s next?’We don’t feel the joy of Ramadan in Rafah’ Video’We don’t feel the joy of Ramadan in Rafah’Seven of the best moments from the OscarsElsewhere on the BBCThe powerful emotional impact of Pink Floyd’s musicShine On You Crazy Diamond has helped people through their hardest timesAttributionSoundsFrom the largest ship to disasters on deck…A closer look at times when cruise ships have caused commotionAttributioniPlayer’I was mad for stuff but I didn’t realise I wasn’t happy’Stuart Mitchell’s search for happiness will make us all question the true cost of livingAttributionSoundsMisled with the promise of a home…Panorama investigates the mobile home swindleAttributioniPlayerMost Read1BBC report into Gaza medics ‘disturbing’ – Cameron2Ashes and 35 bodies removed from funeral home3Andrew Tate and brother can be extradited to UK4Ukraine-based groups claim raids into Russia5More than a fifth of adults not looking for work6Abbott calls Tory donor’s comments frightening7Hollywood stars lead the way at Olivier nominations8Baptisms ‘a ticket’ for some asylum seekers – vicar9Gaza medics tell BBC that Israeli troops beat and humiliated them10Tate unveils counterpoint to offensive mural [ad_1] Fukuyama residents are told not to touch the animal after it fell into a tank of hexavalent chromium. Continue reading