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Meta to invest $65bn in AI infrastructure, says Zuckerberg
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TikTok poses ‘highly urgent’ threat to Meta – Zuckerberg

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified Wednesday that TikTok posed a serious threat to the company’s dominance, describing the short-form video app as a “top priority” and “highly urgent” competitive challenge when it emerged in 2018. His remarks came during the first week of the United States Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust trial against Meta, according to […]

TikTok unveils feature to allow users add for video context
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TikTok unveils feature to allow users add for video context

TikTok began testing a new feature called “Footnotes” in the United States on Wednesday, offering users the ability to add contextual information to videos—a move similar to the “Community Notes” feature already implemented by X (formerly Twitter) and Meta. The feature, designed to provide additional context and relevant details about content shared on the platform, […]

As TikTok’s future in the United States remains uncertain, the company has begun testing a new platform aimed at supporting artists in their careers.
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China reiterates authority over TikTok deal amid US deadline extension

China on Wednesday reaffirmed that any potential deal involving the sale or restructuring of TikTok must comply with its domestic laws, doubling down on its position as the United States pushes for a resolution over the app’s U.S. operations. The statement comes in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision last week to extend the […]

Trump open to Elon Musk's purchase of TikTok
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TikTok deal ‘still on the table’, says Trump as deadline looms

United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday reaffirmed that a potential deal to spin off TikTok’s U.S. operations remains a possibility, despite political pushback and delays. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump told reporters, “We have a deal with some very good people, some very rich companies that would do a great job with it, […]

TikTok removes more Universal Music songs as conflict worsens
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TikTok US deal stalls amid fresh tensions between China, Trump

Alex Omenye Efforts to finalize a deal to spin off TikTok’s United States’ operations have been put on hold after China signaled disapproval following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a sharp increase in tariffs on Chinese goods, Reuters reported. Trump on Friday extended the deadline for TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to divest its U.S. […]

Walmart considers investment in TikTok amid renewed sale talks
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Walmart considers investment in TikTok amid renewed sale talks

Retail giant Walmart Inc. is exploring the possibility of joining a consortium of investors to acquire the U.S. operations of the popular short video platform TikTok, according to a report by ABC News correspondent Selina Wang, who shared the update on social media platform X on Friday. This move marks a revival of Walmart’s interest […]

Britain probes TikTok, Reddit over children's privacy
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Trump extends TikTok ban deadline by 75 days

President Donald Trump has extended by 75 days the deadline for Chinese tech giant ByteDance to sell the U.S. assets of its popular short video app, TikTok, to a non-Chinese buyer. The extension delays a potential ban that was originally set to take effect in January under a 2024 law targeting national security concerns. “The […]

TikTok unveils feature to allow users add for video context
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Trump confident of TikTok sale before April 5 deadline

President Donald Trump has confirmed that a deal for TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell the short-video app—used by 170 million Americans—will be finalized before the April 5, deadline. The April 5 deadline, set by Trump in January, requires TikTok to secure a non-Chinese buyer or face a U.S. ban on national security grounds […]

TikTok removes more Universal Music songs as conflict worsens
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TikTok Shop hits 47m shoppers, redefining online retail

TikTok Shop has rapidly gained traction despite entering the market late. Launched in the United States in 2023, it has attracted 47 million shoppers who collectively spend $32 million daily, according to Capital One Shopping. The platform combines Temu’s low prices with the social shopping experience of Instagram and Facebook, making it a formidable player […]

TikTok unveils feature to allow users add for video context
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TikTok expands e-commerce platform to France, Germany, Italy

TikTok is set to expand its e-commerce platform, TikTok Shop, to users in France, Germany, and Italy starting Monday. The platform, which launched in the United Kingdom in 2021, is now making a broader push into the European market, Reuters reported. While TikTok Shop is already available in the United States and saw strong sales […]

Trump signals tariff reduction to secure TikTok sale
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Trump signals tariff reduction to secure TikTok sale

United States President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he is open to reducing tariffs on China to facilitate a deal for ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, to sell the popular short-video app used by 170 million Americans. ByteDance faces an April 5 deadline to divest TikTok to a non-Chinese buyer or risk […]

As TikTok’s future in the United States remains uncertain, the company has begun testing a new platform aimed at supporting artists in their careers.
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US senators advice Trump on how to avoid TikTok shutdown

Three Democratic senators are calling on President Donald Trump to collaborate with Congress to prevent TikTok from being banned in the U.S. after April 5th. Senators Ed Markey, Chris Van Hollen, and Cory Booker argue that Trump’s approach—delaying enforcement through executive action—puts TikTok’s service providers at risk of massive legal liability. The law, passed overwhelmingly […]