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TikTok unveils feature to allow users add for video context
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EU questions Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube on AI risks

The European Union on Wednesday, sought additional information from Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube regarding their content recommendation algorithms, as part of its Digital Services Act regulations. The European Commission issued requests for information to the three platforms, asking for insights into how their algorithms are designed and function. They have until November 15 to respond. […]

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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TikTok removes Russian accounts over alleged US election interference

TikTok has deleted accounts linked to two Russian state-affiliated media organizations, Rossiya Segodnya and TV-Novosti, for allegedly attempting to exert covert influence on the upcoming U.S. presidential election. These organizations are the parent companies behind the Sputnik news agency and RT broadcaster, respectively. In a statement released on Monday, TikTok explained that the accounts violated […]

TikTok unveils feature to allow users add for video context
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TikTok launches redesigned subscription monetization for creators

TikTok announced on Monday the rollout of its revamped “Subscription” monetization feature to eligible creators in select regions, including Brazil, France, Germany, Spain, the U.K., Indonesia, Italy, Japan, South Korea, and the U.S. The platform plans to expand this offering to additional markets in the coming weeks. This launch follows TikTok’s announcement in March that […]

Amazon, OnlyFans founder express interest as TikTok sale deadline nears
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TikTok lays off employees in Nigeria, South Africa, others

TikTok laid off several employees from its African team as part of a broader wave of global layoffs announced earlier in the year. The ByteDance-owned company had already started trimming roles within the African team as early as March 2024, before officially notifying staff of the impending layoffs in May. The June layoffs hit multiple […]

TikTok removes more Universal Music songs as conflict worsens
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US immigration agents interrogate TikTok employees

Alex omenye Over 30 TikTok employees attempting to enter the U.S. have encountered border stops and faced similar inquiries from Customs and Border Protection. Many of these employees, predominantly Chinese nationals, hold positions within ByteDance and TikTok across various roles, including data engineering and machine learning, Forbes reported. The CBP’s queries have centered on TikTok’s […]

Britain probes TikTok, Reddit over children's privacy
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TikTok not up for sale – Bytedance

Chinese tech giant, ByteDance has declared its intention to retain ownership of TikTok, rebuffing speculation spurred by a new US law that imposed a deadline for its divestment from the immensely popular video-sharing platform to avoid a potential ban in the United States. In response to concerns raised by US lawmakers citing national security risks, […]

We're going nowhere, TikTok CEO reacts to US ban
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We’re going nowhere, TikTok CEO reacts to US ban

TikTok’s CEO expressed confidence on Wednesday that the company would overcome a legal challenge against newly enacted legislation signed into law by President Joe Biden, which aims to ban the popular short video app used by 170 million Americans. In a video posted shortly after Biden signed the bill, CEO Shou Zi Chew reassured users, […]

TikTok removes more Universal Music songs as conflict worsens
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TikTok under fire as US mandates sale within a year

Alex Omenye President Biden took action on Wednesday by signing a law aimed at prohibiting Chinese-owned TikTok unless it undergoes a sale within a year. This move represents the most significant threat yet to the future of the video-streaming app in the United States, escalating tensions in America’s tech conflict with China. However, immediate disruptions […]

White House leads TikTok acquisition deal
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US will ‘trample’ free speech with TikTok ban, says app

TikTok has reiterated its concerns regarding freedom of speech in response to a bill approved by the House of Representatives, aiming to prohibit the popular social media platform in the U.S. unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, divests its stake within a year. The House passed the legislation on Saturday with a significant margin of 360 […]

TikTok unveils feature to allow users add for video context
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US Congress moves on with TikTok sale

Efforts to compel ByteDance, the Chinese owner of TikTok, to sell the popular social media app or face a ban in the U.S. gained momentum in Congress on Thursday. The House of Representatives scheduled a vote for Saturday on the matter, while a key Senate Democrat expressed support for the initiative. Included in a comprehensive […]

White House leads TikTok acquisition deal
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EU issues ultimatum to Bytedance over TikTok lite

ByteDance’s TikTok has been issued a 24-hour ultimatum by the European Commission to furnish a risk assessment concerning its recent app launch, TikTok Lite, introduced this month in France and Spain. The Commission expressed apprehensions regarding potential adverse effects on children and users’ mental well-being, invoking the Digital Services Act, a set of EU tech […]

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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TikTok launches dedicated STEM feed in Europe

TikTok is doubling down on its commitment to promoting educational content within its platform. The company revealed on Tuesday its plans to expand its specialized STEM feed across Europe, starting with the U.K. and Ireland, following its initial launch in the U.S. last year. This dedicated STEM feed will now automatically appear alongside the “For […]