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Trump’s back: Former President announces new social network plans
Former US President Donald Trump has announced plans to launch a new social media network, called TRUTH Social
Former President Donald Trump revealed that the platform would “stand up to the tyranny of big tech”, accusing them of silencing opposing voices in the United States.
Trump’s company, Trump Media & Technology Group, which he chairs, also intends to launch a subscription video-on-demand service.
Mr Trump was banned or suspended from social networks like Twitter and Facebook after crowds of his supporters stormed the US Capitol in January.
Mr Trump and his advisers have since hinted that they were planning to create a rival social media site.
Earlier this year, he launched From the Desk of Donald J Trump, which was often referred to as a blog.
Donald Trump’s team is making a big deal of this
But experts say there’s no indication that the new company has a working platform yet, instead, the new site is just a registration page.
Trump wants to create a platform that rivals Twitter or Facebook, but that simply won’t happen.
TMTG stated that the planned video-on-demand service would “feature ‘non-woke’ entertainment programming, news, podcasts, and more.
TikTok is tightening its regulations on influencers who promote weight-loss drugs like Ozempic.
With over 170 million users in the US, the app aims to prevent the spread of potentially harmful content related to rapid weight loss.
Starting in May, TikTok will prohibit influencers from posting “before-and-after” photos and restrict minors from accessing weight-loss content deemed risky. The crackdown extends to any content promoting drastic weight loss methods, aiming to combat the promotion of unrealistic body standards.
However, some influencers, like Dave Knapp and Kim Carlos, criticise the move, arguing it discriminates against those with health conditions. Others fear losing their income as TikTok takes down their content, prompting concerns about the platform’s future amid potential US bans.
As TikTok enforces stricter guidelines, influencers may seek alternative platforms to share weight-loss content. Despite the popularity of drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, the crackdown reflects growing concerns about the impact of such promotions on user health.
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