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Trump opens TikTok account amid pending ban deadline
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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 […]

TikTok launches feature for quality sleep amid lawsuits
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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 […]

TikTok launches campus verification to help students connect
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Kenya demands TikTok compliance amid global regulatory pressure

Kenya’s Interior Minister announced on Thursday that the country is insisting TikTok demonstrate compliance with local privacy and user verification laws. The minister cited concerns over the platform’s role in disseminating propaganda, perpetrating fraud, and circulating inappropriate content. TikTok, along with other social media platforms, faces mounting pressure from global regulators to safeguard users against […]

TikTok launches campus verification to help students connect
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TikTok introduces new reward system for content creators

TikTok has unveiled a new reward program aimed at incentivizing users to create search-optimized, original, and high-quality content. Under this monetization initiative, creators will be rewarded based on four primary metrics: originality, play duration, search value, and audience engagement. TikTok has also introduced a Search Insights tool to provide creators with trending search topics, aiding […]

Protect your rights, TikTok CEO tells users ahead of US ban
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Protect your rights, TikTok CEO tells users ahead of US ban

Shortly after the House passed a bill that could potentially lead to a ban on TikTok in the United States, Shou Chew, the CEO of the company, took to social media to rally users to “protect your constitutional rights.” Chew hinted at the possibility of TikTok launching a legal challenge if the bill becomes law. […]

White House leads TikTok acquisition deal
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TikTok expands effect creator monetization to other countries

TikTok has unveiled expansions to its Effect Creator Rewards monetization program, along with adjustments to its payout criteria, as announced on Tuesday. Launched in May 2023, the program compensates creators for the effects they develop using TikTok’s AR development platform, Effect House. An update to the program’s payout structure means creators will now only receive […]

Amazon, OnlyFans founder express interest as TikTok sale deadline nears
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TikTok building photo app to rival Instagram – Report

ByteDance, the company behind TikTok, appears to be venturing into photo sharing with a potential new app called TikTok Photos, as indicated by code discovered within the TikTok app. The APK file of TikTok, analyzed by The SpAndroid blog, reveals references and icons related to TikTok Photos, described as a platform for “like-minded people who […]

Trump opens TikTok account amid pending ban deadline
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TikTok users flood US lawmakers with call to stop ban

Lawmakers across Capitol Hill are inundated with calls from TikTokers who’ve received an in-app pop-up urging them to call Congress and prevent the potential banning of TikTok. The message asserts that Congress is planning a total ban on TikTok and encourages users to voice their concerns before what it claims is a threat to the […]

White House leads TikTok acquisition deal
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TikTok’s creator fund sees 250% revenue increas

TikTok revealed that its overhauled creator fund has achieved a remarkable increase of over 250% in total creator revenue over the last six months. The fund, which initially launched a year ago, is set to exit beta in the coming weeks and will be officially named the “Creator Rewards Program.” It replaced TikTok’s original $1 […]

TikTok reassigns senior executive team
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TikTok reassigns senior executive team

ByteDance-owned short video app TikTok is undergoing changes in its senior executive team. The shakeup includes the reassignment of the person overseeing its trust and safety unit responsible for content moderation, as reported by the Information on Tuesday. Adam Presser, the app’s operations head, who directly reports to TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew, will now […]

TikTok removes more Universal Music songs as conflict worsens
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TikTok removes more Universal Music songs as conflict worsens

TikTok is facing further song removals in the ongoing dispute with Universal Music Group, as the social media platform begins to take down songs published by UMG. The conflict arose last month when UMG announced the failure to reach a deal with TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, regarding royalties. This led to TikTok removing songs owned […]