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Dec 19 2025BUSINESS

TikTok's Big Move: A New Chapter in the U. S.

TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, has taken a significant step to keep the popular app running in the U. S. They've agreed to sell a big chunk of TikTok's American operations to a group of investors. This deal comes after years of back-and-forth with the U. S. government, which has been worried ab

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Sep 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

TikTok's Profit Puzzle: Who Really Benefits?

TikTok's future in the US is taking shape, but the details reveal a complex profit-sharing arrangement. ByteDance, the Chinese parent company, stands to gain a significant portion of the profits from TikTok's US operations, despite not owning a majority stake. This is all part of a deal that aims to

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Jun 19 2025POLITICS

TikTok's Future in America: Another Delay

TikTok is still up and running in the United States. The deadline for ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, to sell the app to an American company has been pushed back by another 90 days. This is the third time the deadline has been extended. This means TikTok can keep operating in the U. S. while talks

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Feb 06 2025TECHNOLOGY

“Just One Photo and Deepfakes are Born”

Have you ever seen a video where you thought you saw someone speaking due to AI? It looks like something out of a sci-fi movie, right? Well, it's now happening. ByteDance, the tech giant behind TikTok, created a new AI system called OmniHuman-1. . This system shortens the process a

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Jan 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

Delaying the TikTok Ban: A 75-Day Reprieve

President Donald Trump signed an executive order delaying the enforcement of the TikTok ban for 75 days. This move gives him time to assess the national security implications of the app's operations in the U. S. The ban, which makes it illegal to distribute TikTok because of its Chinese ownership, w

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Jan 19 2025POLITICS

TikTok Goes Dark: Will Trump's Deal Bring It Back?

TikTok's lights have gone off in the US, leaving millions of users in the dark. But it might not be the end just yet. President Trump has promised to bring it back, but is it that simple? Let's dive into the messy world of TikTok's ban and Trump's plan to revive it. TikTok's shutdown came late last

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Jan 18 2025POLITICS

TikTok’s 90-Day Reprieve: What’s Trump Thinking?

Here’s a twist: President Trump might let TikTok stick around for a bit longer. In a recent chat with NBC News, he hinted that he’s considering giving the app a 90-day extension to avoid a ban. But why the change of heart? Trump’s been against TikTok before, worrying about its Chinese ties and data

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Dec 11 2024TECHNOLOGY

TikTok Takes Canada to Court Over Shutdown Order

TikTok has decided to fight back against Canada's decision to make it shut down its business in the country. The company filed a case in Vancouver's Federal Court on December 5, hoping to overturn the government's order. Why did Canada do this? Because of concerns about national security, linked to

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Oct 22 2024TECHNOLOGY

ByteDance Loses Intern Over AI Project Mishap

ByteDance, the company behind TikTok, recently let go of an intern who caused some trouble with an AI project. The incident happened back in August, and the company made it clear that the intern's actions didn't cause any serious damage to their main projects or online services. ByteDance wants ever

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Oct 22 2024TECHNOLOGY

ByteDance Fired Intern for Messing with AI

ByteDance, the company behind TikTok, has given the boot to an intern who they say intentionally disrupted their AI technology. In a statement, ByteDance called the intern's actions a "serious violation" of their AI research projects. The intern's meddling affected an AI training program, which teac

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