NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Trade Commission is investigating TikTok over its data and security practices, a probe that could lead to a settlement or a lawsuit against the company, according to ...

The full scope of how the ban would impact TikTok’s user functions is still unclear, as a lawyer arguing on behalf of the app said it would go dark by Jan. 19.

Mark Zuckerberg claimed Wednesday that China-owned TikTok was a “highly urgent” competitive threat to Meta – as he looked to derail the FTC’s bid to break up the owner Facebook and ...

TikTok faces new lawsuits filed by 13 U.S. states and the District of Columbia on Tuesday, accusing the popular social media platform of harming and failing to protect young people.

ORLANDO, Fla. — The FTC is issuing more than $126 million in refunds to Fortnite players who faced charges for unwanted purchases. The new deadline for submitting claims is July 9, 2025.

TikTok said it is launching a meditation feature on its platform for all teen users as it faces several lawsuits accusing it of harming children’s mental health with addictive features and ...

TikTok faces a U.S. ban as soon as Sunday, a move that could have sweeping consequences for the social media landscape, popular culture, and millions of influencers and small businesses that rely ...

After a multiyear investigation by the FTC, TikTok may face another lawsuit that centers on user privacy and security amidst the massive challenges it faces now with the US House, Politico reported.

This week, Jodi Seth, a spokeswoman for TikTok, acknowledged that it was paying for the users’ lawsuit after two of them told The New York Times about the company’s involvement.

The U.S. Justice Department filed a lawsuit Friday against TikTok and parent company ByteDance for failing to protect children's privacy on the social media app as the Biden administration ...

In his opening statement, Mark Hansen accused the FTC of ignoring the competitive impact of TikTok on the marketplace, as the government argued that Meta’s primary competition in the market was ...

TikTok is facing a fresh investigation in the US into potential violations of children’s privacy. A complaint about alleged violations of children’s privacy was referred by the Federal Trade ...