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Youth Reading Habits in the UK Shaped by YouTube and TikTok
This week, the spotlight is on YouTube as Gen Z's primary book information channel, Hollywood screenwriters struggling financially after nearly 100 days of strike, and Google's global music preparations for AI song licensing. 
This week, the spotlight is on YouTube as Gen Z's primary book information channel, Hollywood screenwriters struggling financially after nearly 100 days of strike, and Google's global music preparations for AI song licensing. -
TikTok Dives into E-commerce: An Attempt to Replicate Success of Shein and Temu in the U.S.
The ultimate goal for short-video platforms seems to be e-commerce. Observing the popularity of Shein and Temu in the United States, TikTok is set to launch its own e-commerce business. 
The ultimate goal for short-video platforms seems to be e-commerce. Observing the popularity of Shein and Temu in the United States, TikTok is set to launch its own e-commerce business. -
A New Chapter Unfolds: TikTok's COO Pappas Steps Down
TikTok's operational helm experiences a shift as Vanessa Pappas, the company's Chief Operating Officer, steps down after a remarkable five-year tenure. Pappas, who has made significant contributions to the company, seeks to refocus on entrepreneurial ventures. Despite the transition, Pappas will continue to provide strategic advice to the platform, a move welcomed by TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew. 
TikTok's operational helm experiences a shift as Vanessa Pappas, the company's Chief Operating Officer, steps down after a remarkable five-year tenure. Pappas, who has made significant contributions to the company, seeks to refocus on entrepreneurial ventures. Despite the transition, Pappas will continue to provide strategic advice to the platform, a move welcomed by TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew. -
TikTok Challenges Montana in Court over Proposed App Ban
TikTok, the prominent social media platform, has recently initiated a legal battle against the state of Montana in response to a newly passed law that seeks to prohibit the app's use within state lines. TikTok, the prominent social media platform, has recently initiated a legal battle against the state of Montana in response to a newly passed law that seeks to prohibit the app's use within state lines. -
TikTok Faces Legal Battle in Portugal Over Child Privacy Concerns
A European consumer protection group based in Portugal has filed a lawsuit against the short-video app TikTok, accusing it of allowing children under 13 years old to create accounts without parental consent and neglecting to implement measures for their protection. A European consumer protection group based in Portugal has filed a lawsuit against the short-video app TikTok, accusing it of allowing children under 13 years old to create accounts without parental consent and neglecting to implement measures for their protection. -
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew Faces Intense Capitol Hill Hearing Amidst Potential US Ban
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testified before a House committee in a high-stakes hearing on Thursday, defending the company against claims that it poses a risk to national security and underage users. 
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testified before a House committee in a high-stakes hearing on Thursday, defending the company against claims that it poses a risk to national security and underage users. -
TikTok CEO Defends App Amid Ban Threat: The Complex Challenge for America's Tech Policy
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is set to testify before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Thursday as the social media giant faces a potential ban over national security concerns arising from its parent company, China-based ByteDance. 
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is set to testify before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Thursday as the social media giant faces a potential ban over national security concerns arising from its parent company, China-based ByteDance. -
TikTok Ban Relies on New Legislation as Biden Administration Faces Pressure
The Biden administration is feeling the heat to prohibit the widely-used Chinese-owned social media app TikTok. However, experts believe that any attempt to ban the app is contingent on the enactment of new legislation that strengthens the government's ability to regulate speech. The Biden administration is feeling the heat to prohibit the widely-used Chinese-owned social media app TikTok. However, experts believe that any attempt to ban the app is contingent on the enactment of new legislation that strengthens the government's ability to regulate speech. -
TikTok CEO Addresses Pivotal Moment Amid Growing Calls for US Ban
In a video posted on TikTok, Chew addressed the possibility of a ban on the platform, stating that "some politicians have started talking about banning TikTok." 
In a video posted on TikTok, Chew addressed the possibility of a ban on the platform, stating that "some politicians have started talking about banning TikTok." -
U.S. Government Pressures TikTok's Chinese Parent Company ByteDance to Divest or Face Ban
ByteDance faces ultimatum as the Biden administration raises national security concerns over the popular social media app. 
ByteDance faces ultimatum as the Biden administration raises national security concerns over the popular social media app.
