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What is so special about TikTok's technology
Here's how it works and why it has attracted more discussion than technology used by it's rivals such as Instagram, YouTube and Snapchat.
Fri Apr 26 2024
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TikTok CEO expects to defeat US restrictions: 'We aren't going anywhere'
Shou Zi Chew emphasizes that TikTok would continue to operate as the company challenges the restrictions.
Thu Apr 25 2024
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US House passes bill to force ByteDance to divest TikTok or face ban
The measure is the latest in a series of moves in Washington to respond to US national security concerns about China.
Thu Mar 14 2024
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TikTok's transparency sets it apart from other social media
TikTok faces more legislative pressure than other social media giants.
Sat Jul 01 2023
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The social app dividing the world
How did TikTok, an app that features people dancing, become entangled in the cross-hairs of global tensions between the US and China?
Sat Jul 01 2023
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TikTok to invest billions of dollars in Southeast Asia to boost e-commerce business
Southeast Asia is one of TikTok's biggest markets in terms of user numbers, generating more than 325 mln visitors to the app every month.
Thu Jun 15 2023
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Influencers take stock of life and dreams if US bans TikTok
Beyond popularity and fans, TikTok backers believe it provides livelihoods, paths to social change and a sense of community.
Fri Mar 24 2023
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TikTok attacked for China ties as US lawmakers push for ban
Chew said TikTok has been "building what amounts to a firewall to seal off protected US user data from unauthorize foreign access.
Fri Mar 24 2023
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Data kekal selamat, jamin lindungi pengguna - CEO TikTok
Malah, Shou Zi Chew turut menafikan dakwaan bahawa aplikasi TikTok berisiko kepada keselamatan negara.
Fri Mar 24 2023
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TikTok hits 150 mil U.S. monthly users, up from 100 million in 2020
TikTok said it has spent more than $1.5 billion on rigorous data security efforts, rejects spying allegations.
Tue Mar 21 2023