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March 12, 2025 at 9:03 PM
College football coach bans players from dancing on TikTok
He said the ban is meant to help the team stay focused on success.
March 12, 2025 at 9:03 PM
March 12, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Black women are showing off their creative Lego sets with this new TikTok trend
The hashtag #BlackGirlsDoLego has gained popularity and created a community for black women to show off their fantastic Lego builds.
March 12, 2025 at 6:41 PM
March 11, 2025 at 10:18 PM
TikTok expands Family Pairing feature with new parental controls
The new tools are meant to ensure a safer experience for teens on the platform.
March 11, 2025 at 10:18 PM
March 11, 2025 at 3:11 PM
TikTok rolls out new safeguarding features to protect teens
The popular social media platform is expanding its Family Pairing feature to give parents even more control over their kids’ access to TikTok.
March 11, 2025 at 3:11 PM
March 7, 2025 at 12:30 PM
'How much do you pay for rent?' The question TikToker Caleb Simpson is asking
ABC News' Ashan Singh talks to the social media influencer about his road to success, his now-viral home tour series and just how much Caleb is paying for rent.
March 7, 2025 at 12:30 PM
March 7, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Fashion TikToker re-creates red carpet looks on a budget
Content creator Angelica Hicks discusses re-creating the hottest, most recent red carpet looks, as well as the unconventional fabrics in her "sewing box" that make for her viral fashion adaptations.
March 7, 2025 at 3:20 AM
March 6, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Albania shuts down TikTok for a year amid concerns over violence among children
The Albanian Cabinet has decided to shut down TikTok for 12 months, blaming the video-sharing platform for inciting violence and bullying, especially among children
March 6, 2025 at 2:37 PM
March 5, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian joins bid to acquire TikTok
Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian has joined billionaire Frank McCourt’s bid to acquire TikTok as a strategic adviser
March 5, 2025 at 10:49 AM
March 4, 2025 at 10:22 PM
From tour bus to TikTok: your all-access pass to 'DWTS Live'
For the first time ever, "Dancing With The Stars" is allowing cameras on the tour buses, backstage and beyond! ABC News' Will Ganssthe cast of "DWTS Live" to see how their tour comes to life.
March 4, 2025 at 10:22 PM
March 4, 2025 at 12:08 PM
TikTok lawsuit sheds light on social media giant’s finances
With its future in the U.S. hanging in the balance , we're getting a new glimpse into how much money TikTok is generating.
March 4, 2025 at 12:08 PM
March 3, 2025 at 1:08 PM
UK data protection watchdog investigating how TikTok uses children's personal data
The U.K.’s data protection watchdog says that it's investigating how TikTok uses the personal information of teenagers to deliver content recommendations to them when they use the social media platform
March 3, 2025 at 1:08 PM
February 28, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Behind TikTok star Devon Rodriguez’s famous portraits
ABC News’ Phil Lipof sat down with the most followed visual artist on TikTok, Devon Rodriguez. With over 34 million followers, he turns everyday subway commuters into masterpieces.
February 28, 2025 at 7:05 AM
February 27, 2025 at 3:41 PM
How Paloma Diamond is striking gold on TikTok and beyond
ABC News’ Will Ganss sat down with the 29-year-old Julian Sewell whose character has become a TikTok sensation.
February 27, 2025 at 3:41 PM
1 month ago
TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores
TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores.
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TikTok returns to app stores
The popular video app has returned to Apple and Google’s app stores for the first time since the federal law banning TikTok took effect on Jan. 19.
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TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores
The Chinese-owned app was removed from the stores on Jan. 18 after a ban in the United States went into effect.
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Chinese tech giant quietly unveils advanced AI model amid battle over TikTok
The Chinese tech giant behind TikTok has quietly unveiled an advanced AI model for generating video that raises new concerns about the threat of deepfake content.
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TikToker speaks about having ALS and finding an online community
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks to content creator Brooke Eby, a social media personality who was diagnosed with ALS and has found her witty TikTok to be a way to spread awareness about the disease.
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Woman's wedding hot take goes viral and TikTok agrees
Kelsey's take on wedding guest exits may not be so hot after all.
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Gabbard is questioned about TikTok in confirmation hearing
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand questions Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's pick for director of national intelligence, about China and TikTok.
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Trump administration negotiates future of TikTok
President Donald Trump has pivoted from calling for TikTok to be banned, during his previous term, to now working on a deal to keep the social media app staying in business in the U.S.
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2 months ago
Trump questions if concerns over TikTok are 'that important.' Some aides say they are
Donald Trump is downplaying the potential threat that TikTok poses to national security -- but numerous aides and allies are squarely at odds with the president.
2 months ago
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TikTok's future uncertain after Trump's executive order, experts say
The executive order attempts to delay enforcement of the TikTok ban.
2 months ago
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TikTok back up and running for its 170 million users
After shutting down in the U.S., TikTok is back for many users, crediting its return to a decision by Donald Trump to save the app days before taking office for his second presidential term.
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Trump brushes off TikTok national security concerns while calling for a 50% deal
President Donald Trump notably called for a ban of TikTok during his first term due to national security concerns.
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TikTok returns to life in US after Trump vows to take action
The app turned itself back on following a 14-hour shutdown after President-elect Donald Trump promised he would sign an executive order delaying a nationwide ban.
2 months ago
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TikTok thanks Trump after it begins restoring service to US users
A ban in the United States initially began to take effect earlier Sunday.
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TikTok back for some users after Trump vows to delay ban
Hours after a nationwide TikTok ban took effect on Sunday, the app is back up and running after President-elect Donald Trump promises to delay enforcement of the ban.
2 months ago
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TikTok says it's restoring service for US users
Cybersecurity and Data Protection expert Caitlin Sarian joins ABC News Live to discuss TikTok.
2 months ago
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With TikTok banned in the US, what happens to the app on your smartphone?
The Supreme Court rejected TikTok's First Amendment argument.
2 months ago
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US bans TikTok. Here's what could come next
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to reverse the ban.
2 months ago
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TikTok unavailable in app stores, goes dark for some users ahead of ban
"TikTok and ByteDance Ltd. apps are no longer available in the United States, and visitors to the United States might have limited access to features," Apple said.
2 months ago
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US TikTok ban goes into effect
The social media app now shares a message that it’s unavailable and apologizes to its users that the app went dark, as it now looks to President-elect Donald Trump for its return.
2 months ago
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TikTok ban in US goes into effect
ABC News correspondent Elizabeth Schulze and contributor Mike Muse join Live to discuss if President-elect Donald Trump will save the popular app.
2 months ago
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The fallout from the TikTok ban
As TikTok goes dark overnight, ABC News’ Elizabeth Schulze and Mike Muse take a closer look at what’s next for the more than 100 million U.S. users, content creators and more.
2 months ago
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TikTok threatens to 'go dark'
President-elect Donald Trump told ABC News he plans to give the social media app a 90-day extension to avoid a ban in the U.S.
2 months ago
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TikTok threatens to go dark as new law kicks in
We posted, and you decided this week's Social Story is on the looming TikTok ban. Creators Nadya Okamoto and Shereen Pavlides discuss next steps and hopes for the future.
2 months ago
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Trump to consider 90-day extension for TikTok as nationwide ban looms
Alex Presha discusses President-elect Donald Trump’s statement that he will “likely” give TikTok a 90-day extension to avoid a complete ban.
2 months ago
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Less than 24 hours before TikTok goes dark
Morgan Norwood delivers the latest updates on popular social media app TikTok as users search for alternative platforms.
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Trump says he'll 'likely' give TikTok a 90-day extension to avoid ban
President-elect Donald Trump told ABC News he is likely to grant TikTok a 90-day extension to avoid a ban in the United States.
2 months ago
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TikTok says it will be 'forced to go dark' unless it gets 'definitive' statement
TikTok faces a ban on Sunday, unless it cuts ties with parent company ByteDance.
2 months ago
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Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban
The app announced it will "go dark" tomorrow as users flock to another Chinese app as an alternative.
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TikTok ban deadline looms as users with millions of followers say their goodbyes
TikTok may be banned in the U.S. on Sunday due to user privacy concerns. Many of its popular content creators are saying goodbye as most of them used the app for both primary and secondary income.
2 months ago
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Wired senior editor on the future of TikTok
ABC News’ Phil Lipof spoke with Andrew Couts, a senior editor for Wired, about TikTok’s future and whether it’s different from other Chinese-owned apps that gather Americans’ personal information.
2 months ago
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Meet the TikToker who is spreading joy with his mountainside adventures
Peter Mairhofer, who resides in Austria, hopes his videos encourage others to see the beauty around them.
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TikTok ban upheld by Supreme Court, set to take effect Sunday
All nine justices rejected arguments about free speech made by lawyers for the app, which is owned by a China-based company. President-elect Donald Trump said he will "review the situation."
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'Be prepared for the worst', in case of TikTok ban says online creator Giselle Ugarte
Giselle Ugarte, an online creator and social media coach, warned her clients to be ready for a possible TikTok ban to take effect in a couple of days.
2 months ago
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What Supreme Court ruling means for future of TikTok
ABC News’ Devin Dwyer and Elizabeth Schulze, as well as ABC News contributor Channa Lloyd, discuss the ruling involving the social media platform.
2 months ago
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TikTok ban upheld by Supreme Court days before law takes effect
ABC News’ Devin Dwyer and ABC News contributor Brian Buckmire discuss the ruling involving the social media platform.
2 months ago
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How TikTok can still avoid a ban, according to experts
Ban is set to take effect this week, unless TikTok cuts ties with parent firm.
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