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TikTok parent ByteDance reaches $300 billion valuation: report
ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is valuing itself at approximately $300 billion through a new share buyback program, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.
Canada orders TikTok to close Canadian operations
Canada has ordered TikTok to shut down its Canadian business, citing national security risks. Canadians will still be able to use TikTok, as the decision does not block general access to the app.
Australia plans to ban social media for users under 16
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that his government will introduce legislation to prevent users under 16 from accessing social media platforms, citing the risks of online harm.
TikTok sued over harmful content linked to teen suicides
Seven French families have filed a lawsuit against social media platform TikTok, accusing the company of exposing their teenage children to content that allegedly contributed to their mental health decline, and for two of them, the cause of suicide.
Zhang Yiming, founder of TikTok parent ByteDance, is now China's richest man: report
Zhang Yiming, founder of TikTok’s parent company ByteDance, has become the richest person in China, with a personal wealth of $49.3 billion, according to the Hurun China Rich List 2024, an annual ranking of China's richest individuals.
TikTok to undergo mass layoffs; about 500 in Malaysia
TikTok is laying off hundreds of employees globally, including about 500 in Malaysia, as it shifts to AI-driven content moderation.
13 US states sue TikTok over alleged harm to young users
TikTok is facing new legal challenges as 13 US states and Washington DC filed lawsuits accusing the platform of harming young users through addictive software and inadequate safety measures.
EU commission requests algorithm data from YouTube, TikTok, and Snapchat
The EU Commission has formally requested detailed information from YouTube, TikTok, and Snapchat about the algorithms they use to recommend content to their users on October 2, according to a recent report by Reuters.
TikTok parent ByteDance shifts AI development to Huawei: report
ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is accelerating its AI model development by turning to domestic suppliers like Huawei Technologies, according to a recent report by Reuters.
TikTok removes 6 million videos from Bangladesh
TikTok has removed almost 6 million videos from Bangladeshi users from July to September 2022.
China's ByteDance admits using TikTok data to track journalists
Employees of Chinese tech giant ByteDance improperly accessed data from social media platform TikTok to track journalists in a bid to identify the source of leaks to the media, the company admitted Friday.
TikTok reveals its top creators and trends in Bangladesh
This year, TikTok has highlighted its key moments and creators in Bangladesh, along with the rest of the world.
Why is TikTok considered a US national threat?
Find out the top five reasons why the US considers TikTok a national security threat.
Govt requests for user info from social media giants on the rise
Bangladesh government has increased its content removal and user information requests to global companies including Facebook, Google, and TikTok.
TikTok partners with JAAGO Foundation for Digital Safety campaign #ShabdhaneOnlinee
TikTok recently launched a campaign in Bangladesh called #ShabdhaneOnlinee, in association with JAAGO foundation to help promote online safety among the youth of the country.
TikTok's World T20 campaign garners more than 500 million views
Celebrities and content creators took part in the vibrant, fun, and eye-catching campaign expressing their love for the game. From sharing on-ground glimpses to expressing their emotions during the World Cup matches, the TikTok community in Bangladesh celebrated every up and down of the tournament.
Z-library banned, students in a frenzy
On November 4, domain names of Z-Library, the website which claimed to be the world’s largest ebook library, were seized by the US Department of Justice.
TikTok appoints Ferdous Mottakin as its South Asia lead for govt relations, public policy
Ferdous Mottakin, an information technology engineer and public policy expert from Bangladesh, has recently been appointed as the government relations and public policy lead for South Asia at TikTok, the global short video platform.
A look inside TikTok's safety drives in Bangladesh
Bangladesh has always been an important market for the world’s leading short video platform TikTok, as it connects millions of content creators and users across the country, and promotes creativity and joy.