tiktok
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's Family Pairing feature reinforces its commitment to user safety
With its #FamilyFirst initiative, TikTok aims to create awareness on how parents can use the Family Pairing Feature to monitor activities on their teens' accounts including DMs, notifications, watch and download settings, forming an important part of TikTok’s ongoing commitment to support and care for the safety of youths on the platform.
Bangladesh ranks 5th in the world on TikTok content removal
TikTok has removed almost 5 million videos from Bangladeshi users from April to June this year, states TikTok’s latest Community Guidelines Enforcement Report.
Redefining marketing strategies with booktok
Booktok is dictating how readers are exploring new titles. Is that a good thing?
UK may fine TikTok USD 29 million for failing to protect children's privacy
Britain could fine TikTok USD 29 million following an investigation that found the short-form video app may have breached UK's data protection law by failing to safeguard privacy of children using the platform.
TikTok introduces more ways to create and connect with TikTok Now
Global video-sharing platform TikTok recently expanded their suite of creation tools with TikTok Now, a new feature which will send users daily notifications to take pictures or videos using the cameras of their smartphones.
TikTok launches Creator Portal Bangla
TikTok has launched its Creator Portal in Bangladesh, a one-stop shop for educational resources on content creation for creators on its platform. Creator Portal Bangla, which can be accessed on the TikTok account @bdtiktokcreators, is a series of videos that will provide guidance, tips and tricks to help creators maximize their in-app presence and take their videos to the next level.
TikTok influencers boycott Amazon
TikTok influencers, with over 51 million followers collectively, refuses to work with Amazon until the company halts anti-union activities and deliver key concessions to employees.
Snapchat to allow parents to monitor who their kids are chatting with
Snap Inc (SNAP.N), owner of the popular messaging app Snapchat, rolled out its first parental control tools on Tuesday, which will allow parents to see who their teens are talking to, but not the substance of their conversations.
How BookTok motivated me to read again
It has made literary criticism—often regarded highbrow or excessively academic—feel accessible.
Dighi to leave TikTok soon?
Prarthana Fardin Dighi melted hearts, with her sweet smile and cute performances in movies such as “Kabuliwala”, “Ek Takar Bou”, and “Chachchu Amar Chachchu”. Growing up, the young actress was fond of the social media app TikTok. However, the artiste now feels that her presence on TikTok is the cause behind her increasing number of ‘haters’ and trolls.