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As China makes inroads, what happens when the internet gets less American?
The discussion about TikTok in US political circles has become caught up in the broader tug of war between the US and China
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ByteDance weighs selling stake in TikTok after US claims security threat
ByteDance has emerged as the world's most valuable startup on the explosive popularity of TikTok, where more than a billion, largely young, users share short clips of lip-syncing and dance videos
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After Bollywood debut, TikTok wants to insert itself into popular culture
The Bala exposure gives the app mainstream acceptability, says Sandeep Goyal, founder of marketing and media consultancy, Mogae Media
Online abuse: Chinese apps like TikTok, Bigo Live on women panel's radar
Twitter, Facebook, Instagram told to ensure safer platforms for women, youth
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At least half billion new users to log in internet by 2022: Omidyar report
Omidyar Network India report sees structural changes for future e-commerce
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Amid US probe, China's ByteDance moves to ringfence its TikTok app
A US panel is probing the safety of personal data handled by the company
Govt threatens to ban Tiktok, Helo; seeks reply on 'anti-India activities'
The action from Ministry of Electronics and IT (Meity) follows complaint by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh affiliate Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) to the Prime Minister
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India TikTok ban causing $500,000 daily loss, risks jobs: China's Bytedance
The ban has also worried the social media industry in India as it sees legal worries mounting if courts increasingly regulate content on their platforms.
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SC asks Madras HC to decide on April 24 TikTok's plea against ban
The top court said if the Madras High Court does not decide the plea on Wednesday, then its ban order will stand vacated.
Centre, 5 state govts for ban on TikTok, Helo; 2 more may join in
The govt has expressed concerns over spread of child pornography and hate speech through these apps; Tiktok says it is cooperating with authorities
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Woman moves Bombay HC for ban on TikTok over 'unfiltered sexual content'
The petition was filed on November 11 by Mumbai-resident Heena Darvesh, a mother of three children.
TikTok's chief Alex Zhu is on a mission to prove it is not a menace
The head of the Chinese-owned viral video app is trying to assuage Washington's fears. "I am quite optimistic," he said
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Video sharing app Tik Tok builds teams to monitor local content
The app, owned by Chinese internet major ByteDance, is working with the government on various concerns raised around content and safety of the users
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US may have initiated a national security investigation into TikTok app
US lawmakers have been calling in recent weeks for a national security probe into TikTok, concerned the Chinese company may be censoring politically sensitive content
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TikTok begins testing 'link in bio' feature to improve app experience
The features have only been rolled out for testing in the US at this stage
TikTok owner ByteDance in talks with labels for music streaming launch
ByteDance is looking to launch its music streaming as soon as next month, initially in emerging markets such as India, Indonesia and Brazil, before a future opening in the United States
US Army's recruitment drive on TikTok raises eyebrows in Washington
TikTok has said its data is not subject to Chinese law and that it does not remove content based on "sensitivities related to China." On the app, people share short videos, often set to music.
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Instagram launches 'Reels' on iOS, Android platforms to take on TikTok
Reels allows you to create 15-second video clips set to music and share them as Stories, similar to how TikTok works, TechCrunch reports.
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TikTok stresses independence from China but US lawmakers are unconvinced
TikTok has been growing more popular among U.S. teenagers at a time of rising tensions between Washington and Beijing over trade and technology transfers
Video-sharing app Firework ramps up India operations to take on TikTok
A large chunk of this investment would go towards building premium contents targeting the Indian users, Nair said