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US states probing TikTok’s effects on young people

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3 years ago

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The investigation focuses on the methods and techniques utilized by TikTok to boost young user engagement. The probe will also look at what the company knew about its role in perpetuating those harms. TikTok, which is owned by the Chinese company, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey said on Wednesday several states have launched a bipartisan, nationwide probe of TikTok, focusing on whether the popular video-sharing app causes physical or mental health harm to young people. The probe will also look at what the company knew about its role in perpetuating those harms. "The investigation focuses, among other things, on the methods and techniques utilized by TikTok to boost young user engagement, including increasing the duration of time spent on the platform and frequency of engagement with the platform," Healey's office said in a statement. Related items Tik tok video of prisoner involved in a murder case goes viral ´We are not the enemy´: Tik Tok claims it helps competition in the US market US looking into accusations Tik Tok violated children's privacy: sources TikTok, which is owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The investigation is being led by a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from California, Florida, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Nebraska, New Jersey, Tennessee, and Vermont and are joined by others, according to a statement from the Tennessee attorney general's office.

The investigation focuses on the methods and techniques utilized by TikTok to boost young user engagement.
The probe will also look at what the company knew about its role in perpetuating those harms.
TikTok, which is owned by the Chinese company, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey said on Wednesday several states have launched a bipartisan, nationwide probe of TikTok, focusing on whether the popular video-sharing app causes physical or mental health harm to young people.

The probe will also look at what the company knew about its role in perpetuating those harms.

“The investigation focuses, among other things, on the methods and techniques utilized by TikTok to boost young user engagement, including increasing the duration of time spent on the platform and frequency of engagement with the platform,” Healey’s office said in a statement.

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TikTok, which is owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The investigation is being led by a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from California, Florida, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Nebraska, New Jersey, Tennessee, and Vermont and are joined by others, according to a statement from the Tennessee attorney general’s office.

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With $488.4 million invested, the power sector leads the FDI surge in FY 2025.

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19 hours ago

Farwa

Investment in eco-friendly technologies and renewable energy is increased by the Special Investment Facilitation Council, opening the door for sustainable development.
The first half of fiscal year 2025 saw a 20% increase in foreign direct investment, reaching $1.3 billion.
FDI is highest in the power sector, which received $488.4 million in the first half of fiscal year 2025.
The oil and gas industry receives $166.7 million in investment, while the financial services industry draws $353 million.
China has invested $535.5 million in the first half of FY 2025, making it the largest partner.
Growth in the Digital Economy is Driven by Foreign Direct Investment: Pakistan’s IT Sector and Skilled Workforce Face Significant Opportunities

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China Invests in Pakistan: $250 Million Memorandums of Understanding Signed to Promote Medical Trade

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19 hours ago

Farwa

With the assistance of the Special Investment Facilitation Council and government initiatives, Pakistan has established a climate that is conducive to investment.

A total of 80 Chinese businesses have shown their desire to collaborate in Pakistan’s medical equipment industry.

To encourage trade in the medical and surgical industries, memorandums of understanding estimated at $250 million have been inked.

In order to grow Pakistan’s medical equipment industry, Chinese businesses are promoting collaborative partnerships. It is anticipated that China’s cutting-edge technology would support the expansion of the medical sector, drawing investors with tax breaks and a highly qualified workforce.

Chinese investment is anticipated to support further growth in Pakistan’s medical industry, which is currently valued at over 600 million dollars.