TikTok News & Updates
Last updated October 26, 2026
Suno app downloads quadruple as TikTok’s “text to song” trend turns text histories into AI-generated songs
Japanese voice actor Kenjiro Tsuda sues TikTok parent company over AI videos allegedly cloning his voice
AppLovin quietly launches Gist, a TikTok-style social media app with photo carousels and mini-games, after losing its TikTok bid
Universal Music Group and TikTok sign multi-year licensing deal with artist royalties, e-commerce tools, and AI protections
Google, Meta, and TikTok face EU DSA complaints from BEUC and 29 consumer groups over financial scam advertisements
TikTok Shop says U.S. small business sales grew 66% in 2025 with 215,000+ active small sellers on the platform
TikTok rolls out new products and ad updates at TikTok World 2026
Snap, YouTube, and TikTok settle first school district social media addiction lawsuit, with 1,200 more cases pending
TikTok unveils ad updates at TikTok World including Search Hubs, Branded Buzz, and MCP integration with Claude and ChatGPT
TikTok launches “Museums Come Alive” LIVE series with creator and museum partnerships for International Museum Day on May 18
TikTok launches TikTok Real program to detect counterfeits on TikTok Shop using insights from 300+ IP experts
63% of Gen Z shoppers say they’ve stopped buying products through TikTok Shop, per Harris Poll data
EU plans to crack down on “addictive design” features on TikTok and Instagram, with new regulation expected later this year
TikTok launches TikTok GO in the U.S. to let users discover and book hotels, attractions, and tours directly in the app
Massachusetts judge denies TikTok’s motion to dismiss state lawsuit alleging the platform is addictive and harms young users
TikTok scales back AI video summaries after the feature produces bizarre captions including hallucinated blueberries and origami
TikTok launches £3.99 ad-free subscription option in the U.K. for users 18 and older
Six arrested in UK police raid on TikTok Shop livestreamers selling counterfeit goods, with $1.5M in fakes seized
TikTok director says 77% of interested shoppers search for product info after seeing affiliate content, with comments driving purchases
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