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Perplexity AI Seeks TikTok Merger to Form a New Company That Would Give US Government 50% Share
Perplexity AI proposes merging with TikTok's US operations, with the government controlling 50% after an IPO to address security concerns while keeping TikTok's algorithm.
TikTok's US Operations Valued at $50B if Sold, $20B Without Algorithm
TikTok's US operations may be sold for $40–$50B due to its 115M users, though regulatory scrutiny, national security concerns, and algorithm exclusions may lower the value.
Free Speech vs. National Security: US Supreme Court to Hear TikTok's Appeal As Looming Ban Nears
The US Supreme Court will hear TikTok's case to block a January 19 law requiring its sale or ban, amid debates over free speech and national security.
French Families Sue TikTok for Promoting Harmful Content That Urged Teens to Commit Suicides
Seven French families are suing TikTok, claiming harmful content led to two suicides among minors.
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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.
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.
ByteDance, owner of TikTok, must comply with the Digital Markets Act, with the EU regulator rejecting ByteDance's claim that TikTok should not be classified as a "gatekeeper" in the digital space.
A Singapore TikToker's viral video warns women about a scam offering $9,000 for a sexually suggestive photoshoot involving 50 men.
Gen Z has been primarily looking for trends online rather than visiting department stores, according to a recent report.
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 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 has accused the Biden administration of "political demagoguery" during critical negotiations, as revealed in a letter disclosed on Thursday (June 20).
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.
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.