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TikTok CEO grilled by U.S. lawmakers over 'dangerous' content

13 Sept 11:25 Key points summarised by AI

U.S. lawmakers grilled TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew, accusing the app of promoting harmful content like self-harm and dangerous challenges to young users.
Lawmakers pressed Chew on national security concerns, specifically the potential for the Chinese government to access American user data.
Chew defended TikTok's safety measures, stating that dangerous content is prohibited and highlighting recent parental control tools and features to protect youth.
The hearing intensifies pressure on the Biden administration to consider banning the Chinese-owned app amidst growing national security concerns.

Today 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.