TikTok uses its most popular influencers to tell its young users to ‘STOP scrolling and go outside’

TikTok is telling users to stop scrolling and ditch the app in a bid to curb smartphone addiction. Influencers with thousands, and in some case millions, of followers, make videos that are posted and promoted by the account @TikTokTips, which is run by the site.  The videos feature earnest pleas from internet celebrities talking about … Read more

TikTok influencers are telling other users to to stop using the app

TikTok is telling users to stop scrolling and ditch the app in a bid to curb smartphone addiction. Influencers with thousands, and in some case millions, of followers, make videos that are posted and promoted by the account @TikTokTips, which is run by the site.  The videos feature earnest pleas from internet celebrities talking about … Read more

Facebook says sponsored content posted by influencers on behalf of politicians isn’t advertising

Facebook says influencers who post paid content by politicians will NOT be regulated under its ad transparency rules Influencers don’t have to treat sponsored posts from politicians as ads Facebook made its policy clear after accounts posted paid political memes  The posts will be filed in Facebook’s ad library only if its boosted  Instagram accounts … Read more

Health experts warn against ‘dangerous’ dry fasting influencers say is curing all health problems 

Health experts are warning against a ‘dangerous’ and ‘ridiculous’ new diet trend that promotes giving up water entirely. The practice known as ‘dry fasting’ has users stop drinking agua and only consume ‘living water,’ such as juice from fresh fruit. Proponents claim that it cures a multitude of illnesses including sinus infections, skin problems, puffy eyes … Read more