US Lawmakers threaten nationwide ban of TikTok unless ties to CCP are cut
Washington, D.C., April 6, 2023—TikTok CEO, Shou Zi Chew, 40, defended his popular social media app for over five hours, March 23, while testifying before the House Energy and Commerce Committee led by Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05). Chew’s app, which is owned by Chinese company ByteDance, has been under fire by lawmakers recently who […]
Federal lawmakers seek regulations on Big Tech to protect kids
WASHINGTON, D.C., March 15, 2023—Social media companies were once again in the crosshairs of lawmakers last month during a hearing with the Senate Judiciary Committee. The central focus of the hearing, which appears to now have strong bipartisan support, was “Protecting Our Children Online.” The committee heard testimony from mental health experts and child safety advocates, […]
Social Media toxicity
Earlier this year, Forbes wrote that Americans spent an average of 1,300 hours on social media last year. While COVID-19 certainly impacted this figure, that is still over 54 days worth of time. Regardless of the pandemic, it is undeniable that people are spending more time online. With the recent Facebook whistleblower on 60 Minutes, […]
