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TikTok claims it's being ghosted by the Trump administration
TikTok hasn't heard from the Trump administration for weeks, and that's worrying as its November 12th divestiture deadline approaches.
Devindra Hardawar11.11.2020
TikTok avoids another US ban thanks to influencers' lawsuit
TikTok has, once again, been spared from a ban in the United States.
Karissa Bell10.30.2020
TikTok ask the court to prevent a US ban from taking effect
TikTok is asking the court to step in and stop the Trump Administration's proposed ban from taking effect on Sunday.
Richard Lawler09.23.2020
TikTok bans ads for fasting apps and weight loss supplements
TikTok is introducing a new policy that cracks down on ads that “promote a harmful or negative body image.”
Igor Bonifacic09.23.2020
TikTok removed more than 104 million videos in the first half of 2020
TikTok’s surging popularity has resulted in more video takedowns. The company’s latest transparency report states that it removed 104 million clips during the first six months of 2020. For comparison, the last report — which was published a couple of months ago, but covered July to December 2019 — revealed that roughly 49 million videos were deleted during the latter half of 2019.
Nick Summers09.22.2020
Trump approves TikTok deal with Oracle and Walmart 'in concept'
Trump has tentatively approved a deal that would see Oracle and Walmart claim stakes in TikTok as it forms a new company to avoid a US ban.
Jon Fingas09.20.2020
What we know about Trump’s ‘ban’ on TikTok and WeChat
TikTok could still avert a shutdown. It’s much more complicated for WeChat.
Karissa Bell09.18.2020
TikTok's woes helped Triller become one of its biggest competitors
Triller just nabbed Charli D'Amelio, one of TikTok's biggest stars. The app has stepped up its efforts to woo creators.
Karissa Bell09.15.2020
TikTok's global headquarters might move to the US to avert a ban
ByteDance will keep the algorithm, but Oracle will control American user data.
Karissa Bell09.15.2020
To avoid TikTok ban, ByteDance partners with Oracle in the US
The deal will see TikTok partner up with Oracle in the hope of avoiding a ban.
Daniel Cooper09.14.2020
Oracle reportedly wins bid for TikTok as Microsoft officially drops out
Microsoft is officially out of the running to buy TikTok. The company issued a brief statement on Sunday confirming that ByteDance rejected its offer to buy TikTok’s US operations.
Dana Wollman09.13.2020
TikTok's owner might refuse to sell its algorithm to a US buyer
TikTok's owner, ByteDance, reportedly refuses to sell the recommendation algorithm to any potential US buyer.
Jon Fingas09.13.2020
Chinese government reportedly would rather TikTok shut down than be sold
China could throw yet another wrench in TikTok’s attempts to secure its future in the US.
Karissa Bell09.11.2020
How TikTok got caught in the middle of a trade war with China
Caught in the middle of a trade war with China, TikTok's future in the US is still uncertain.
Karissa Bell09.04.2020
China's new AI trade rules could hamper a TikTok sale
China has set new AI export rules that could create serious headaches for TikTok's sale.
Jon Fingas08.29.2020
TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer quits just three months after taking the job
TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer has resigned, after leaving Disney to take the job in May of this year.
Richard Lawler08.27.2020
TikTok sues the US government over upcoming ban
As expected, TikTok has filed a lawsuit against the US government to challenge a proposed ban against the service.
Nathan Ingraham08.24.2020
TikTok will sue the US over threatened ban
TikTok has confirmed it will file a lawsuit against the US over a Trump executive order threatening to ban the social network.
Jon Fingas08.22.2020
TikTok has removed hundreds of thousands of videos for hate speech
TikTok is the latest social media platform to peel back the curtain on its efforts to fight hate speech.
Karissa Bell08.20.2020
FT: Oracle joins Microsoft as a possible bidder for TikTok
If TikTok is sold, who will buy it? The latest name in the rumor mill is an unexpected one: Oracle.
Richard Lawler08.18.2020