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ByteDance would shut down TikTok in US rather than sell it, sources say
App’s ‘secret source’ algorithm reportedly core to operations of parent company, which sources say make a sale highly unlikely. ByteDance would prefer to shut down TikTok rather than sell it if the Chinese company exhausts all legal options to ...The Guardian - World - Tiktok -
TikTok Ban Is 'Misguided,' Says Former Presidential Candidate
Representative Dean Phillips warns that the country has a privacy problem on its hands with all apps, not just TikTok.Inc. - Business - Tiktok -
TikTok creator on impact of potential ban
Lisa Guerrera is the founder of New York City-based skincare beauty startup Experiment. She joined CBS News to talk about how TikTok has impacted her business and what a nationwide ban would mean for her and other entrepreneurs and content ...CBS News - Top stories - Tiktok -
TikTok could soon be sold. Here's how much it's worth.
President Joe Biden has signed legislation that could lead to TikTok being sold or banned. Here's who might buy it — and for how much.CBS News - Top stories - Tiktok -
The TikTok Ultimatum Is Here. What Does It Mean?
This week, we talk about the looming TikTok ban and what it means for the politicians and influencers who regularly post on the platform.Wired - Tech - Tiktok -
TikTok has promised to sue over the potential US ban. What's the legal outlook?
Legislation forcing TikTok’s parent company to sell the video-sharing platform or face a ban in the U.S. has received President Joe Biden’s official signoffABC News - Tech - Tiktok -
There Is No TikTok in China, Only Douyin. Here’s What It Is.
ByteDance owns both TikTok and Douyin, and although TikTok has more users around the world, Douyin is the company’s cash cow and a China mainstay.The New York Times - Business - Tiktok -
TikTok Broke the Tech Law Logjam. Can That Success Be Repeated?
For years, federal lawmakers have tried to pass legislation to rein in the tech giants. The TikTok law was their first success.The New York Times - Top stories - Tiktok -
TikTok CEO plans to fight against a bill that could ban the app
President Joe Biden signed the bill that would ban TikTok in the United States if its Chinese parent company doesn’t sell it in 270 days, but CEO Shou Zi Chew vows to fight back against legislation. NBC’s Savannah Sellers reports for TODAY.NBC News - Politics - Tiktok -
How TikTok’s Chinese owner tightened its grip on the app
Insiders say ByteDance exerting increasing influence over platform despite US pressure over ownershipFinancial Times - Business - Tiktok -
What Is TikTok Worth? Some Say $20 Billion, Others Say $100 Billion
The answer depends partly on whether TikTok bundles the U.S. and international businesses, and if it includes its coveted algorithm.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Tiktok -
Congress passed a TikTok bill. Will the US really ban the app?
A bill passed by Congress and signed by Biden requires owner ByteDance to sell or face a US ban – it’s its biggest threat yet. Senate passes bill banning TikTok if parent company does not sell itThe House of Representatives passed a bill that ...The Guardian - World - Tiktok -
Potential TikTok ban signed into law
President Biden signed into law a foreign aid bill that also includes a provision that could ban TikTok. ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns the popular social media platform, will have to sell it within a certain period of time in order to ...CBS News - Top stories - Tiktok -
TikTok creators react to Biden signing ban-or-sell law: 'We don't want a TikTok ban'
TikTok creators weren’t surprised to hear that President Joe Biden signed into law a bill that could lead to a TikTok ban.NBC News - Top stories - Tiktok -
How TikTok Rivals Stand to Benefit From U.S. Ban
Billions of dollars in ad revenue—and many highly engaged users—hang in the balance after President Biden signed a bill forcing app sale.The Wall Street Journal - World - Tiktok -
How TikTok Rivals Stand to Benefit From U.S. Ban
Billions of dollars in ad revenue—and many highly engaged users—hang in the balance after President Biden signed a bill forcing app sale.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Tiktok -
What happens next to TikTok
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story What happens next to TikTok President Biden signed a bill Wednesday that could lead to a ban on TikTok, but the video-sharing app won’t be cut off from ...The Hill - Politics - Tiktok -
Legislation banning TikTok is coming this week. How will it affect the music industry?
While the legislation would have profound impacts across the tech, political, entertainment, media and marketing worlds, music may be hit especially hard.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - Tiktok -
How TikTok Helped This Beauty Brand Break $100 Million in Sales
The Beachwaver Co., a bootstrapped family business, has leveraged social media to drive fast growth.Inc. - Business - Tiktok -
TikTok halting reward feature after pressure from EU regulators
TikTok will halt a feature that rewards its app users in France and Spain for watching videos in the wake of scrutiny from European Commission regulators. "TikTok always seeks to engage constructively with the EU Commission and other regulators. ...The Hill - Politics - Tiktok -
Inside Lawmakers’ Secretive Push to Pass the TikTok Bill
A tiny group of lawmakers huddled in private about a year ago, aiming to keep the discussions away from TikTok lobbyists while bulletproofing a bill that could ban the app.The New York Times - Top stories - Tiktok -
TikTok creators fear for their livelihoods after U.S. lawmakers pass bill that could lead to ban
A TikTok ban could take years due to potential legal challenges, but creators worry about how they'll make a living if it goes away.CNBC - Business - Tiktok -
TikTok may be banned in the US. Here's what happened when India did it
The hugely popular Chinese app TikTok may be forced out of the U.S., where a measure to outlaw the video-sharing app has won congressional approval and is on its way to President Biden for his signatureABC News - Tech - Tiktok -
TikTok vows to fight 'unconstitutional' US ban
The app faces being banned or sold in the US because of national security concerns.BBC News - Top stories - Tiktok -
TikTok reward-to-watch feature suspended after EU threats to block it
Service suspended in France and Spain amid safety and addiction concerns among children, in first use of new digital laws. A TikTok service offering rewards such as gift vouchers for watching videos has been suspended by the company shortly after ...The Guardian - World - Tiktok -
TikTok CEO says fight over ban will head to court: 'We aren't going anywhere'
TikTok CEO Shou Chew posted a video criticizing the potential ban after President Joe Biden signed it into law.NBC News - Top stories - Tiktok -
TikTok Isn't Going Away---at Least Not Yet. Here's What to Know.
The Chinese owner will have up to a year to sell the app. If it doesn’t, then TikTok will be banned in the U.S.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Tiktok -
Can the First Amendment Save TikTok?
TikTok says it plans to challenge the law that could ban it in the US in court. Experts think it's got a fighting chance.Wired - Tech - Tiktok -
Why is US threatening to ban TikTok and will other countries follow suit?
Joe Biden signs into law bill requiring Chinese owner to sell app’s US operations. Senate passes bill banning TikTok if owner does not sell itJoe Biden has signed into law a bill that requires TikTok’s Chinese owner to sell the social media app’s ...The Guardian - World - Tiktok -
What Banning TikTok in the U.S. Would Look Like
The U.S. isn’t the first country to attempt a ban on TikTok, the Chinese-owned app used by millions of Americans daily. WSJ breaks down TikTok bans and how they work in practice.The Wall Street Journal - World - Tiktok -
TikTok bows to European pressure and halts reward feature on new app in France and Spain
TikTok is halting a feature on its new app rewarding users in Europe for watching videos, after facing pressure from regulators worried about its addictive featuresABC News - Tech - Tiktok -
TikTok vows to challenge 'unconstitutional' law that could ban app from US
TikTok vowed Wednesday to challenge a law that could potentially ban the popular social media app in the U.S. "This unconstitutional law is a TikTok ban, and we will challenge it in court,” a spokesperson said in a statement. “We believe the ...The Hill - Politics - Tiktok -
TikTok Ban Bill Signed Into Law By Biden, Forcing Possible Sale Of The Company
Major changes could be in the cards for TikTok. President Biden on Wednesday signed into law a $95 billion plan that delivers aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, and also mandates that TikTok owner ByteDance must sell the hugely popular app or ...GameSpot - Tech - Tiktok -
US Congress approves bill banning TikTok unless Chinese owner sells platform
Move could lead to obsolescence of video app used by 170mn AmericansFinancial Times - Business - Tiktok -
What a TikTok ban in the US could mean for you
After years of attempts to ban the Chinese-owned app, including by former President Donald Trump, a measure to outlaw the popular video-sharing app has won congressional approval and is on its way to President Biden for his signatureABC News - Tech - Tiktok -
Who Stands to Gain from a TikTok Ban
The Senate has finally passed a law that could bar the video-sharing app in the U.S., leaving some tech giants in pole position to profit — or pounce.The New York Times - Business - Tiktok -
Here's What Happens Now That TikTok Ban Has Passed
When President Biden signs a bill today, the newU.S. law requires the social media platform's Chinese parent company sell its assets within nine months.Inc. - Business - Tiktok -
Why U.S. officials want to ban TikTok
Lawmakers argue the Chinese government can use the widely popular video-sharing app as a spy tool and to covertly influence the U.S. public.CBS News - Top stories - Tiktok -
Senate passes bill for foreign aid and possible TikTok ban
The Senate overwhelmingly passed a sweeping $95 billion package that includes aid for key U.S. allies and that lays the groundwork for a a ban on the popular video app TikTok. Biden celebrated the passage, signaling he will soon it when it reaches ...NBC News - Politics - Tiktok -
TikTok’s Creator Economy Stares Into the Abyss
The US Senate voted to pass a bill that could see TikTok banned within a year, pitching creators and businesses dependent on the platform into an uncertain future.Wired - Tech - Tiktok