The music giant, home to stars like Taylor Swift and Drake, had threatened to withdraw licenses for its tracks to the social media juggernaut if they failed to come to a new agreement.
Category: Social Media
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Will Lawmakers Really Act to Protect Children Online? Some Say Yes.
After senators grilled the leaders of Meta, TikTok, X and others, there may be momentum to pass rules to safeguard the internet’s youngest users, some said.
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Is TikTok Over?
The app once offered seemingly endless chances to be charmed by music, dances, personalities and products. But in only a few short years, its promise of kismet is evaporating.
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A.I. Fuels a New Era of Product Placement
Realistic-looking shampoo bottles and seltzer cans are popping up on videos from digital creators on TikTok and YouTube in a new form of old advertising.
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Senators Denounce Tech Companies Over Child Sex Abuse Online
Senators criticized the chief executives of Meta, TikTok, Snap, X and Discord for not doing enough to prevent child sexual abuse online, amid rising fears over how the platforms affect youths.
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Elon Musk’s $50 Billion Tesla Pay Was Struck Down. What Happens Next?
The company’s board of directors will now decide whether to appeal the decision, change where Tesla is incorporated or negotiate a new pay package.
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Universal Music Group Threatens to Remove Music From TikTok
The company has been renegotiating its contract to license music with the social media site, which expires Wednesday.
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Meta Rejected Efforts to Improve Children’s Safety, Documents Show
Lawmakers released internal emails detailing the company’s failed efforts to add staff to focus on the online safety of minors, hours before a hearing on the topic.
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Silicon Valley Battles States Over New Online Safety Laws for Children
Lawsuits filed by NetChoice, which represents companies including TikTok and Meta, have stalled protection efforts in three states.
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How China Censors Critics of the Economy
As Beijing struggles with a slumping stock market and a collapsing real estate sector, commentary and even financial analysis it deems negative are blocked.
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Elmo Asked How Everyone Is Doing on X. Elmo Was Not Prepared for The Answers.
Elmo was not expecting it to open a yawning chasm of despair.
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Emily Mariko’s $120 Tote Bag Draws Criticism
Emily Mariko, best known for her viral salmon bowl, draws criticism for peddling a pricey canvas bag.