TikTok to Pay $400 Million to Settle Justice Department Child Privacy LawsuitTikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, have agreed to pay $400 million to settle a U.S. Justice Department lawsuit alleging violations of federal children's privacy protections. The settlement resolves litigation filed in 2024 and represents one of the largest recoveries obtained under the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, or COPPA, according…USA Herald15d agoWhole story →TechnologyJusticetiktok privacy lawsuit settlement
California tightens disclosure rules for influencers who post political adsCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill imposing criminal and civil penalties on content creators who fail to disclose paid political advertisements, a measure aimed at bringing greater transparency to the growing use of influencer marketing in politics.NBC News15d agoWhole story →TechnologyJusticeGavin Newsomcalifornia influencer ad law
Texas candidate's racist post shows what's wrong with politicsThe bigoted Bo French is running for railroad commissioner. His racist social media post drew scathing condemnation, though not from Gov. Greg Abbott or the ethically bankrupt Senate nominee Ken Paxton.Los Angeles Times16d agoWhole story →CultureBuildGreg Abbotttexas railroad commission election
