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EU charges TikTok over harmful algorithmic 'rabbit hole' effects
EU tech regulators charged social media platform TikTok on Friday with breaching the bloc's online content rules due to the so-called "rabbit hole" effect of its recommender system, which attracts users' attention to a constant stream of
Brazil fines TikTok $30 million in 'powerful signal' over child safety
Brazil's data protection agency on Tuesday fined TikTok nearly $30 million for failing to implement child safety measures in what it said was a "powerful signal" to social media companies. He said the fine of 153.7 million reais ($29.9 million) was a "powerful signal to other platforms regarding how seriously the ANPD takes this work" and that the agency hoped they "get the message".
Brazil fines TikTok owner ByteDance for unlawful processing of teenagers' data
ANPD said that the local unit of China's ByteDance had processed personal data of teenagers aged 13 to 18 without a valid legal basis. The regulator estimated that, during the period under review, TikTok may have processed the data of at least 8 million children, reflecting what it described as shortcomings in the platform's age-verification system.
TikTok agrees to $400 million US children's privacy settlement
The Justice Department sued TikTok and ByteDance in 2024 for allegedly failing to protect children's privacy, and illegally collecting their information.
TikTok charged with breaching EU tech rules on online safety for kids, EU says
TikTok faces EU charges for allegedly failing to protect minors from cyberbullying and predators through its account and privacy settings. The company could face a fine of up to 6% of its global annual turnover.
TikTok challenges EU 'gatekeeper' status at Europe's top court
TikTok is fighting its EU 'gatekeeper' status in court. The company argues it does not meet the strict criteria set by the Digital Markets Act. This case could significantly impact how Europe regulates big tech firms. A ruling is expected in the coming months.
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All-in on AI: what TikTok creator ByteDance did next
ByteDance, the Beijing-based owner of TikTok, is shifting strongly into artificial intelligence after years of legal and privacy scrutiny. Its chatbot Doubao, launched in 2023, has become China’s most popular AI assistant with over 100 million daily users, rivalling services from OpenAI and Google. New tools like Seedance 2.0 are boosting its global profile, though overseas challenges remain.
TikTok: key things to know about the video sharing platform
Video-sharing platform TikTok has over a billion users worldwide, including more than 170 million in the United States, it says -- nearly half the country's population. The platform has faced scrutiny worldwide, particularly in the United States, over data privacy and potential ties to the Chinese government, including accusations of spying and propaganda.
EU opens new probe into TikTok data transfer to China
An Irish regulator has initiated an investigation into TikTok regarding the transfer of European users' personal data to servers located in China. This action follows a previous fine of 530 million euros imposed on TikTok for similar data transfer issues. The regulator expressed deep concern over TikTok's submission of inaccurate information during the initial investigation.
Irish data regulator opens new inquiry into TikTok over data stored in China
TikTok, owned by China's ByteDance, was in May fined 530 million euros ($620 million) by the Irish commissioner over the transfer of European user data to China.
China denies accessing data after TikTok hit with huge EU fine
TikTok was fined 530 million euros ($600 million) on Friday for transferring user data from Europe to China without ensuring it was protected from access by Chinese authorities. It is the European Union’s second-largest fine to date, following an investigation into the legality of TikTok’s data transfer practices.
TikTok's future hangs in the balance: Will Trump's reprieve bring a buyer?
President Donald Trump paused a law that banned TikTok in the U.S. for national security reasons. The Chinese-owned app was supposed to be sold, but ByteDance failed to find a buyer. Trump's decision allows TikTok to continue operating, giving ByteDance more time to finalize a deal. Some lawmakers expressed concerns over potential legal issues.
China apps fade in US as TikTok returns on Apple, Google app stores
Since its relisting on Apple's App Store and Google Play five days ago, downloads of Chinese apps like Xiaohongshu have plummeted 91%, while TikTok is witnessing more than double the usual number of downloads.
Oracle, Apple, Google diverge on whether to keep serving TikTok
Oracle, which provides cloud services for TikTok, took Trump’s go-ahead to heart. It’s kept TikTok operational since the app briefly went offline over the weekend. Apple and Alphabet Inc.’s Google, however, which removed the app from their respective app stores to comply with the Jan. 19 ban, have held off on relisting TikTok.
TikTok app unavailable on Apple, Google stores in US despite Donald Trump delaying ban
TikTok remains unavailable on Apple and Google app stores in the U.S. despite President Trump's executive order delaying the ban by 75 days. Analysts believe the delay is due to awaiting additional protections. Ex-U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and investor Bill Ford explore alternative ownership structures for the app.
TikTok return draws scrutiny of Trump’s, Beijing’s stance
TikTok resumed US services after Trump's promise to delay a ban, but uncertainties remain over securing a US backer. While Trump pledged an extension, ByteDance and Beijing's response, and compliance with legal requirements, will determine the app's future in the US market.
How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threat
TikTok, originally a merger of ByteDance's Douyin and Musical.ly in 2017, has faced escalating national security concerns in the U.S. due to its Chinese ownership. Despite attempts to improve U.S. relations, the app is ordered to be banned unless ByteDance sells within the U.S. A Supreme Court upholds this decision, leading to its shutdown in the U.S.
How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threat
TikTok, a global social video app owned by China-based ByteDance, faces a potential ban in the US unless sold to a US owner. Concerns about national security and links to China prompted US lawmakers and president Biden to enforce the law. The Supreme Court upheld the decision, setting the ban effective from January 19, 2025.
TikTok is facing legal backlash around the world
TikTok is increasingly facing global scrutiny due to concerns over its ties to China and its influence on politics, misinformation, and mental health. Countries like India, Nepal and Albania have banned the app, while others, including the US, Canada and Russia, have implemented fines and security measures. Despite this, TikTok remains highly popular worldwide.
What happens next for TikTok after court ruling against it?
A US appeals court upheld a law mandating ByteDance to divest TikTok by January 19 or face a ban, citing national security concerns. TikTok sued, arguing the law infringes on free speech. The ruling, appealable to the Supreme Court, stems from a 2020 effort to ban the app, revived by Congress despite Biden's revocation of Trump's initial ban.
How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threat
TikTok's tumultuous journey includes growth from a teen app to a global trendsetter, facing national security concerns and ownership disputes. The app navigates controversies, bans, and security issues, culminating in a congressional bill for a U.S. sale or ban.
EU opens formal investigation into TikTok over possible online content breaches
The European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA), which applies to all online platforms since Feb. 17, requires in particular very large online platforms and search engines to do more to tackle illegal online content and risks to public security.
Zhang Yiming, founder of TikTok parent ByteDance, lost $17 billion in 2022
The reasons for the losses are unknown, but Zhang is still the second-richest entrepreneur in the world under the age of 40, with wealth valued at $37 billion, .
Russian court fines TikTok $50,000 over refusal to delete LGBT content
News agencies reported that the case against TikTok was based on accusations that the company was "promoting non-traditional values, LGBT, feminism and a distorted representation of traditional sexual values" on its platform.
ByteDance plans for maximum of nine board directors: source
This week Reuters reported that TikTok, the popular short video app, could face a fine of $29 million in Britain after an investigation showed it may have breached data protection laws regarding the privacy of children.
Timeline: ByteDance founder who put TikTok on global map to quit as CEO
Zhang, 38, turned ByteDance into a social media powerhouse which has also had many brushes with global regulators
TikTok faces UK lawsuit over alleged kids' data breach
The former children's commissioner for England, Anne Longfield, and law firm Scott + Scott have brought the case against the firm and its Chinese parent group ByteDance on behalf of children aged under 13 in the UK and under 16 in the European Economic Area, a statement said.
TikTok owner's sales doubled to $35 billion despite US ban
The Chinese company managed to grow operating profit to roughly $7 billion in 2020 from less than $4 billion the prior year.
ByteDance is poised to miss US deadline for TikTok sale
ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming has been caught in a clash between the world’s two preeminent powers. The serial entrepreneur has been reluctant to give up US TikTok from the start because he sees the business as a viable long-term competitor to Facebook Inc. and Google.
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