Reports from the social media industry indicate that Linda Yaccarino, the Chief Executive Officer of X, formerly known as Twitter, has announced her resignation from the position. Ms. Yaccarino announced via a post on the X platform this Wednesday morning. The facts, as we now know them, are these: Yaccarino has held the position for approximately two years, during which … [Read more...] about Linda Yaccarino Abruptly Steps Down as CEO of Musk-Owned X
Social Media
Trump Claims TikTok Has a Buyer Ready to Take Over
President Donald Trump has announced the potential resolution of the ongoing TikTok controversy, claiming to have secured a buyer for the popular social media platform. This development comes amidst a complex web of executive orders, congressional mandates, and international negotiations. According to reliable sources, the President stated in a recent Fox News interview that … [Read more...] about Trump Claims TikTok Has a Buyer Ready to Take Over
EU Slaps TikTok with $600M Fine Over China Data Transfers
After a four-year probe, the European Union's privacy watchdog fined TikTok 600 million dollars (530 million euros) after finding that data transfers from the video sharing application to China placed users at risk of espionage and violated strict EU data privacy regulations. The Irish Data Protection Commission has also fined TikTok because it was not transparent about the … [Read more...] about EU Slaps TikTok with $600M Fine Over China Data Transfers
Social Security Will Use X for Official Updates
Social Security Administration announced that it will be using the social media platform X for future announcements. Linda Kerr Davis, SSA Midwest/West regional commissioner, told Federal News Network that the agency would use X, formerly Twitter, to communicate with the media and the public. "This will be our communication tool." Elon Musk is the tech billionaire who … [Read more...] about Social Security Will Use X for Official Updates
Trump: TikTok Sale Deal Coming Before Saturday—Here’s What to Expect
Donald Trump announced that a deal would be reached with ByteDance - the Chinese parent company for TikTok - before the deadline on Saturday. Over 170 million Americans use the app. In January, Trump gave TikTok until April 5th to find a buyer who was not Chinese or else face a U.S. ban on national security grounds. Trump told reporters on Sunday evening, "We are … [Read more...] about Trump: TikTok Sale Deal Coming Before Saturday—Here’s What to Expect