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Pop culture prevails over news and politics on TikTok

Oct 9, 2024
Fourteen attorneys general are taking legal action against TikTok over concerns about its impact on children's mental health. Meanwhile, Meta’s Threads app hints at a community feature reminiscent of Twitter’s approach. The podcast delves into how TikTok outshines traditional news sources, with users favoring influencers over political content. Additionally, a new AI fact-checking startup emerges, and a French educational app achieves massive success, illustrating the evolving landscape of tech and social media.
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