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Founder of TikTok's Parent Company Becomes China's Richest With $49.3 Billion Fortune

Zhang Yiming, founder of ByteDance, has become China's richest person with a net worth of $49.3 billion, surpassing former top spot holder Zhong Shanshan of Nongfu Spring.


TikTok's Parent Company Fires Intern for Sabotaging Training of Popular AI Model, Doubao

ByteDance fired an intern for allegedly sabotaging its AI model, Doubao, though the company claims the damage reports are exaggerated.

Is Shein Selling Authentic Coach Bags? Woman's TikTok Review Sparks Buzz After Bag Authentication

Shein allegedly sold "authenticated" Coach bags, according to a fashion content creator, but Coach clarified it has no affiliation with the retailer and does not authenticate third-party purchases.

TikTok HQ in Singapore Reports Food Poisoning Incident After 60 Staff Fell Ill

Dozens of ByteDance employees in Singapore were hospitalized for severe food poisoning, prompting an investigation by health officials into the third-party catering service used by the company.


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Gen Zs in Asia-Pacific Rely on TikTok, Influencers for Shopping Decisions: KPMG Study
Gen Z has been primarily looking for trends online rather than visiting department stores, according to a recent report.
TikTok Ban Could Suppress Minority Voices, Justice Groups Argue in Court
A coalition of social and racial justice groups argued in a legal brief that a federal ban or forced sale of TikTok would suppress minority voices by disrupting a crucial platform for online connection and advocacy.
Oracle Admits Banning TikTok in the US Could Hurt Its Revenue and Profit
Oracle said a ban on TikTok in the United States might hurt its business. Oracle said a ban on TikTok in the United States might hurt its business, the software company admitted in its annual report on Monday, June 24.
TikTok Accuses Biden Administration of 'Political Demagoguery' Amid Negotiations
TikTok has accused the Biden administration of "political demagoguery" during critical negotiations, as revealed in a letter disclosed on Thursday (June 20).
Pew Survey Reveals Americans Trust TikTok for News Content Amid Political Turmoil
According to a March Pew Research study of 10,000 American adults, TikTok was least likely to influence news stories through algorithmic recommendations or content moderation than Facebook, Instagram, and X.
Major TikTok Accounts Compromised by Hackers Via Direct Messages
Hackers have taken over major TikTok accounts, including those of CNN, Sony, and Paris Hilton, by exploiting a vulnerability that requires only opening a direct message without additional user actions.
Donald Trump Joins TikTok in Surprise Move, Uploads Attendance in UFC 302
Former US president Donald Trump joined TikTok in a surprise move, with his first video post being his attendance on UFC 302.
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The "Smellmaxxing" trend on TikTok encourages teenage boys and girls in the US to increasingly invest in upscale designer perfumes, becoming a new demographic target for brands.
US And EU Ban TikTok From Staff Mobile Devices
TikTok restricted state-backed media to combat foreign influence during a crucial election year in numerous nations.
TikTok Now Targeted by FTC Over Data and Security Practices
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers sued TikTok, alleging that it is addictive and unsafe for youth, contributing to their mental health crisis.
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