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.
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.
Former US president Donald Trump joined TikTok in a surprise move, with his first video post being his attendance on UFC 302.
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.
TikTok restricted state-backed media to combat foreign influence during a crucial election year in numerous nations.
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers sued TikTok, alleging that it is addictive and unsafe for youth, contributing to their mental health crisis.
TikTok is leaning on generative AI to boost its digital advertising business.
TikTok has launched a $1 million program for socially driven creators amid a potential ban in the US.