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House Passes Bill Paving Way for TikTok Ban, Fight Shifts to Senate Amid Uncertain Future
In a resounding 352-65 vote, the House of Representatives approved a bill on Wednesday that could effectively ban the popular social video app TikTok in the United States unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, divests the platform. 
In a resounding 352-65 vote, the House of Representatives approved a bill on Wednesday that could effectively ban the popular social video app TikTok in the United States unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, divests the platform. -
China Warns US TikTok Ban Would Be 'Act of Bullying' and Backfire on America
China has described a potential TikTok ban in the United States as "an act of bullying" that would ultimately backfire on America, just hours before the House of Representatives is set to vote on legislation that would force the popular short video app's Chinese owner ByteDance to sell the company or face being barred in the US. 
China has described a potential TikTok ban in the United States as "an act of bullying" that would ultimately backfire on America, just hours before the House of Representatives is set to vote on legislation that would force the popular short video app's Chinese owner ByteDance to sell the company or face being barred in the US. -
U.S. Intelligence Warns of Potential Chinese Influence Through TikTok in 2024 Elections
During a recent House of Representatives intelligence committee hearing, U.S. Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines addressed the growing concerns surrounding TikTok, the popular social media app owned by Chinese company ByteDance. During a recent House of Representatives intelligence committee hearing, U.S. Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines addressed the growing concerns surrounding TikTok, the popular social media app owned by Chinese company ByteDance. -
TikTok Fires Back at House China Committee, Defends User Engagement in Anti-Ban Campaign
TikTok has issued a forceful response to a letter from the House China Select Committee, defending its right to engage users in advocating against a fast-moving House bill that could lead to a ban of the Chinese-owned app in the United States. 
TikTok has issued a forceful response to a letter from the House China Select Committee, defending its right to engage users in advocating against a fast-moving House bill that could lead to a ban of the Chinese-owned app in the United States. -
Tech Titans Eye TikTok Acquisition Amid Congressional Pressure and National Security Concerns
TikTok finds itself at a crossroads as congressional pressure mounts for the app's parent company, ByteDance, to divest its ownership. This move, driven by concerns over potential ties to the Chinese government and risks of espionage, has sparked intense speculation on Wall Street regarding potential buyers. 
TikTok finds itself at a crossroads as congressional pressure mounts for the app's parent company, ByteDance, to divest its ownership. This move, driven by concerns over potential ties to the Chinese government and risks of espionage, has sparked intense speculation on Wall Street regarding potential buyers. -
TikTok's Lobbying Efforts Reportedly Backfire as Congress Moves Closer to Banning the App Amid National Security Concerns
TikTok's frantic last-minute push to mobilize users against legislation that could see the popular app banned in the United States appears to be backfiring on Capitol Hill. Congressional offices have reported being inundated with calls from confused TikTok users, ranging from teenagers to the elderly, urging them to vote against the measure. 
TikTok's frantic last-minute push to mobilize users against legislation that could see the popular app banned in the United States appears to be backfiring on Capitol Hill. Congressional offices have reported being inundated with calls from confused TikTok users, ranging from teenagers to the elderly, urging them to vote against the measure. -
EU Launches Investigation into TikTok for Child Safety and Ad Transparency Violations
The European Union has initiated a formal investigation into the social media giant TikTok, owned by ByteDance, over concerns that it may have violated the bloc's comprehensive Digital Services Act (DSA) by inadequately protecting minors and lacking transparency in its advertising practices. This inquiry marks a significant challenge for TikTok, which could face penalties amounting to as much as 6% of its global revenue if found non-compliant. 
The European Union has initiated a formal investigation into the social media giant TikTok, owned by ByteDance, over concerns that it may have violated the bloc's comprehensive Digital Services Act (DSA) by inadequately protecting minors and lacking transparency in its advertising practices. This inquiry marks a significant challenge for TikTok, which could face penalties amounting to as much as 6% of its global revenue if found non-compliant. -
TikTok Undertakes Layoffs Amidst Tech Industry Downturn
The global technology landscape is witnessing a significant workforce reduction, and the latest to join this trend is the popular video-sharing platform TikTok. According to employee reports, TikTok is laying off approximately 60 employees, primarily from its sales and advertising division. The global technology landscape is witnessing a significant workforce reduction, and the latest to join this trend is the popular video-sharing platform TikTok. According to employee reports, TikTok is laying off approximately 60 employees, primarily from its sales and advertising division. -
US Congress Delays TikTok Legislation Amid Security Concerns
The United States Congress has decided not to pursue legislation this year that could potentially address concerns around foreign-owned applications like TikTok, which have been under scrutiny for national security reasons. The United States Congress has decided not to pursue legislation this year that could potentially address concerns around foreign-owned applications like TikTok, which have been under scrutiny for national security reasons. -
TikTok Reportedly Eyes Investment in Indonesian GoTo Group's Subsidiary to Revive E-commerce Operations
TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, is planning to invest in a subsidiary of Indonesia's internet company GoTo Group, in a bid to resume its e-commerce operations in Indonesia. TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, is planning to invest in a subsidiary of Indonesia's internet company GoTo Group, in a bid to resume its e-commerce operations in Indonesia.
