ByteDance unlikely to sell TikTok, as former Trump official plots purchase
Aurich Lawson | Getty Images Pool Former US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is reportedly assembling an investor group to buy TikTok as the US comes closer to enacting legislation forcing the company to either divest from Chinese ownership or face a nationwide ban. "I think the legislation should pass, and I think it should be…
Bill that could ban TikTok passes in House despite constitutional concerns
On Wednesday, the US House of Representatives passed a bill with a vote of 352–65 that could block TikTok in the US. Fifteen Republicans and 50 Democrats voted in opposition, and one Democrat voted present, CNN reported. TikTok is not happy. A spokesperson told Ars, "This process was secret and the bill was jammed through…
TikTok could be banned in US after House vote
The House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly in favor of a bill that would force ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, to sell the popular social media app — or face a potential ban.Read the original article on Business Insider
The TikTok ban chaos — explained in 60 seconds
A bill that could ban TikTok in the US is moving quickly through Congress.The politics of this one are complicated; so are the practical realities.Let's explain it, in plain English. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. download the app A new bill working its…
Congress and the White House are talking about a TikTok ban,...
Congress is working on a bill that would either ban TikTok or force its Chinese owners to sell the company. The president thinks that's a good idea, too.But now the idea is back in circulation: There's a new bill, sponsored by Republican Rep. Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin and Democratic Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois that…
On DMA eve, Google whines, Apple sounds alarms, and TikTok wants...
Aurich Lawson | Getty Images For months, some of the biggest tech companies have been wrapped up in discussions with the European Commission (EC), seeking feedback and tweaking their plans to ensure their core platform services comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) ahead of that law taking force in the European Union tomorrow. Under…
Female ex-exec told she lacked “docility and meekness” sues TikTok
One of TikTok's senior-most female executives, Katie Ellen Puris, is suing TikTok and its owner ByteDance, alleging wrongful termination based on age and sex discrimination. In her complaint filed Thursday, Puris accused ByteDance chairman Lidong Zhang of aggressively forcing her out of the company because she "lacked the docility and meekness specifically required of female…
Now TikTok wants you to turn your phone sideways
TikTok is an enormously popular video platform. Which means the way TikTok has taught people to consume video — holding their phones upright — is enormously popular.Now, TikTok would like you to turn your phone sideways. At least some of the time.TikTok has started asking some users to submit videos designed to be viewed horizontally.…
I’m a tech worker who moved from Brazil to China 3...
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Yuri Zanoni, a 33-year-old tech worker based in Shanghai. This essay has been edited for length and clarity. Business Insider verified his employment and salary.Back in 2019, I was living in Sao Paulo and working for Amazon when I got a LinkedIn message from an Alibaba…
TikTok’s parent company cut corners when developing its AI chatbot by...
TikTok parent company ByteDance used OpenAI's API to develop its own chatbot.The company also tried to cover up its use of the API, the Verge reported.OpenAI said it suspended the company's account while it investigates. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. download the app…
