TikTok
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TikTok is a video-sharing platform that allows its users to create and share 15-second videos. Its parent company, ByteDance, bought Musical.ly (which was later renamed to TikTok) in 2018, and all of the app’s users were moved to TikTok. Nowadays, TikTok is one of the fastest-growing social networking services. Its users can create videos and edit them using various filters, music, animation, etc.
ByteDance Chooses Shutdown Over Sale for TikTok in the U.S. Amid Legal Challenges
According to sources familiar with the matter, ByteDance is not considering the sale of TikTok because the algorithms central to the app's operation are deemed integral to the company’s global strategy.
U.S. House Passes Bill That Could Ban TikTok Over National Security Concerns
This legislation, known as "Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act," aims to safeguard American citizens from apps influenced by adversarial nations.
TikTok's Latest Feature Allows Direct Song Saving to Spotify and Apple Music
TikTok's influence on the music industry has been substantial, with songs trending on the platform often making their way to the Billboard charts and artists finding global recognition.
Nepal Bans TikTok Citing Social Harmony Disruption and Hate Content
Nepal's decision comes as a response to concerns over the misuse of the platform, which has led to more than 1,600 TikTok-related cybercrime cases registered in the country over the past four years.
Twitch Now Allows Simultaneous Streaming on Multiple Platforms
In recent times, some high-profile streamers have migrated to rival platforms like YouTube. By granting creators more flexibility in simulcasting their content, Twitch could be attempting to appease mid-level creators who are grappling with revenue-related concerns.
TikTok Introduces AI Content Labeling for Enhanced Transparency
Creators on TikTok will now have the responsibility of disclosing whether their videos or photos were created with the assistance of AI tools. To achieve this, a distinct "AI" label will be prominently displayed below the username in the corner of videos.
TikTok Adds Support for Text Posts
Previously known for its short-form videos, TikTok is now diversifying its content options with the addition of text-based posts, allowing users to share stories, poems, recipes, and more.
