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Parents Demand Action Against AI-Influencers on TikTok
ParentsTogether, a notable non-profit organization, has issued an open letter to TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew, urging for explicit labeling of AI-generated influencers. The letter, representing over 12,000 parents, voices concerns over the impact of these digital personas on youth's perception of beauty standards.
ZachXBT: Deceptive Promotions of Meme CBOT and BABYSHIB with Crypto Influencers Revealed
ZachXBT has exposed alleged deceptive promotional tactics by crypto influencers regarding meme CBOT and Shiba Inu family BABYSHIB tokens. He claims they provided wallet addresses linked to CBOT team transactions and sold off tokens quickly. The crypto community has reacted with concern, highlighting the importance of transparency and ethical practices.
TikTok Crypto Influencers Mislead Viewers
More than one-third of cryptocurrency influencers on TikTok have posted misleading videos about Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, according to a recent study. Many of these influencers fail to provide disclaimers warning users about the risks of investing in cryptocurrencies. Moreover, many are pushing services and investments for their own profit, without disclosing the payments they receive. The potential financial risks for unwary investors are high, with one in three misleading videos on TikTok mentioning Bitcoin. Viewers are advised to do their own research before making any investments.
Over 1 in 3 TikTok Influencers Post Misleading Crypto Content
A study by dappGambl found that over 1 in 3 TikTok influencers posting crypto-related content were found to be sharing misleading information, without providing adequate disclaimers or warning users about investment risks. The study analyzed over 1,161 videos on the platform and discovered that 47% of creators were pushing services to make money. The potential financial risk for unwary investors remains high, with popular hashtags related to crypto churning over 6 billion views on TikTok.
BitBoy Crypto accused of threatening class-action lawsuit lawyers
Lawyers representing a class-action lawsuit against BitBoy Crypto and other FTX influencers for promoting FTX crypto fraud without disclosing compensation claimed that BitBoy Crypto's Ben Armstrong made multiple threats against them, including voicemails with vulgarities and warnings of protesters and danger to their families.
US SEC Issues Summons to Influencers Promoting HEX, PulseChain, PulseX
The crypto influencers are expected to fully cooperate with the SEC request.