Over the weekend,Frivolous Lola I was followed by a new official Twitter account run by the viral video app TikTok.
At first glance, the account, @tiktok_comms, seems like just an avenue for TikTok’s press team to update the public on news about the company.
But, with the launch of a new website on Monday, it's clear that it's part of a broader effort by the company to pushback on misinformation as President Donald Trump’s seeks to ban TikTok from the U.S.
https://twitter.com/tiktok_comms/status/1295399800557502465
TikTok announcedboth the website, located at tiktokus.info, and the new Twitter account, in a news release focussed on “setting the record straight.” The company described the site as an “information hub to serve as a source of truth.” The purpose of the Twitter account, the release states, is to “correct the record” and share news about the company.
It’s clear this isn’t your everyday company press page. This is an all-out campaign to fight back against efforts to ban TikTok in the states.
“With rumors and misinformation about TikTok proliferating in Washington and in the media, let us set the record straight,” reads the homepage of TikTok’s new site. “TikTok is not available in China. Its US user data is stored in Virginia with a back-up in Singapore and strict controls on employee access. TikTok has never provided any US user data to the Chinese government, nor would it do so if asked. Any insinuation to the contrary is unfounded and blatantly false.”
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
The website is filled with links to news sources and experts that back the main points the company wants to push: It’s not a threat to U.S. cybersecurity; it takes misinformation on its platform very seriously; and the platform itself is a boon to civil liberties.
The Trump administration has been voicing its intent to take action against TikTok in the U.S. since July. The issue lies with TikTok’s ties to its Chinese parent company ByteDance and the potential cybersecurity implications involving the government of China. The president signedan executive order earlier this month effectively banning the platform in the country if ByteDance didn’t sell off TikTok within 45 days. Trump recently extendedthat deadline until after the U.S. election in November.
TikTok said it plans to suethe Trump administration over these actions. However, the company has also looked into possible acquisitions from U.S. companies like Microsoftand Twitter.
We’ll have to wait and see what happens between TikTok and Trump, but this new campaign from Generation Z’s favorite social media platform makes it clear: it's not going down without a fight.
Topics Cybersecurity Social Media TikTok Donald Trump
The State of PC Gaming in 2016
Olympic tennis final gets Star Wars credits treatment in 'green screen' remix
Jenny Han has the purest reaction to fans' Lara Jean costumes
Where to get legal help if you cause your own abortion
Mary Shows Up
Apple reveals new MacBook Air, Mac mini, and iPad Pros
Scottish crime writer shuts down sexist troll in the best possible way
Intrepid rat attempts to escape mall cop by going up the down escalator
Best rope light deal: Save 25% on Lepro N1 AI Smart RGB LED Strip Lights
A group of 'witches' went paddleboarding, and the photos are delightful
The Anatomy of Liberal Melancholy
Uber's biggest rival in India just laid off nearly 1,000 employees
Uber is suing London over coming regulations
The Mac mini is back with a much needed update
Eufy L60 robot vacuum: Get it for $279.95 at Amazon
There's still a chance for the iPad mini to become the best iPad ever
If Hillary Clinton had her own 'Nancy Drew' book series
Waze isn't just a navigation app, it's now an audio player
Every MCU movie villain ranked, from "Iron Man" to "Thunderbolts*"
If Hillary Clinton had her own 'Nancy Drew' book series
Everyone is hugging each other after Trump's winRemember when Trump hated Obama? Here's a refresherEmma Watson had an awesome response to Trump becoming presidentAfter last year's drama, Starbucks unveils holiday cups designed by 13 womenWill 'Game of Thrones' season 8 tie up these character loose ends?Taylor Swift and 'Avengers: Endgame' both have plans for April 26Australian conservatives are revelling in Trump's election winHQ Trivia replaces popular host Scott RogowskyEmilia Clarke posts adorable Instagram ahead of 'Game of Thrones' premiereWeezer's Coachella performance featured TLC, Tears for Fears cameosChilling moments from day one in Trump's AmericaAustralia's newspapers aren't holding back on hot Trump takesPeople of America aren't buying that Obama and Trump meetingThe top Twitter jokes of 'Game of Thrones' Season 8 premiere'Game of Thrones' fans are analysing Arya Stark's secret weapon designThis letter proves the Nixons saw Trump's victory comingRemember when Trump hated Obama? Here's a refresherLyft pulled electric bikes off the streets in NY, SF, and D.C.The side of President Obama's Trump speech that you didn't see'Baby Shark' mixed into 'Sandstorm' at Coachella is really quite something The iPhone is your karaoke mic in tvOS 26's Apple Music Sing Students suspended after mocking Black Lives Matter in Snapchat videos This Kanye West photo makes the most uplifting lock screen Next time you get a phone alert, you won't be so terrified Why IBM Watson is interested in Twitter data and supporting developers Idris Elba just casually played a fire DJ set at an Australian nightclub The truth behind your favourite hipster 'craft' brands OpenAI down: 'Too many concurrent requests' ChatGPT error message explained Google’s Tilt Brush will soon create windows from VR into reality Trump jokes about kicking non Feminist bookstore from 'Portlandia' politely tells the show to f*ck itself 'USA Today's' first endorsement in history is for anyone but Donald Trump Not an illusion: Lady Gaga to headline Super Bowl halftime show in 2017 People are inserting Donald Trump's sex tape comment into previous presidential speeches Will Google really kill its Nexus phones and replace them with Pixel? Weight loss app counts calories with your food pics 10 apps to make car buying a little easier Rainbow appears over Arnold Palmer's hometown on the day his ashes are spread Kesha voices her support for former Miss Universe Alicia Machado Exclusive: Watch the first clip from the 'LEGO Jurassic World' short film
2.3677s , 8225.7734375 kb
Copyright © 2025 Powered by 【Frivolous Lola】,Wisdom Convergence Information Network