As TikTok bill steams forward, online influencers put on their lobbying hats to visit Washington
9 months, 1 week ago

As TikTok bill steams forward, online influencers put on their lobbying hats to visit Washington

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers, meet your latest lobbyists: online influencers from TikTok. The platform is once again bringing influencers to Washington, this time to lobby members of Congress to reject a fast-moving bill that would force TikTok’s Beijing-based parent company to sell or be banned in the United States. But unlike a similar lobbying event the company put together last March when talks of a TikTok ban reached a fever pitch, this year’s effort appeared more rushed as the company scrambles to counter the legislation, which advanced rapidly on Capitol Hill. TikTok could be banned if ByteDance, the parent company, doesn’t sell its stakes in the platform and other applications it owns within six months of the bill’s enactment. TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew will also be in Washington this week and plans to meet with lawmakers, according to a company spokesperson who said Chew’s visit was previously scheduled.

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Trump suggests allowing TikTok to continue in US: Keep this sucker for a while
2 days, 7 hours ago

Trump suggests allowing TikTok to continue in US: Keep this sucker for a while

India Today  

President-elect Donald Trump indicated on Sunday that he favoured allowing TikTok to keep operating in the United States for at least a little while, saying he had received billions of views on the social media platform during his presidential campaign. The US Senate passed a law in April requiring TikTok's Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to divest the app, citing national …

Potential TikTok bidder seeks a CEO, prepares business overhaul
4 days, 3 hours ago

Potential TikTok bidder seeks a CEO, prepares business overhaul

The Hindu  

U.S. billionaire businessman Frank McCourt is crafting a fundamental overhaul of TikTok's business model as part of a plan to bid for the Chinese-owned short-form video app, he told Reuters. McCourt, who formerly owned the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team, said he has received verbal funding commitments totaling $20 billion from a consortium of investors to rescue the app from …

TikTok gets big boost from US Supreme Court
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5 days, 7 hours ago

TikTok gets big boost from US Supreme Court

China Daily  

The US Supreme Court has thrown a significant roadblock in the path of a new law that would ban the wildly popular TikTok app throughout the United States. By now, you may likely know the backstory about TikTok: Earlier this year, members of the US Congress authored and passed legislation that was quickly signed by US President Joe Biden, which …

Trump meets TikTok CEO as platform fights US ban
1 week ago

Trump meets TikTok CEO as platform fights US ban

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump reportedly met with TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew …

TikTok being investigated after suspected meddling in Romania's presidential election
1 week ago

TikTok being investigated after suspected meddling in Romania's presidential election

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy European Union regulators said Tuesday they're investigating whether TikTok breached the …

TikTok is inching closer to a potential ban in the US
Top News
2 weeks, 4 days ago

TikTok is inching closer to a potential ban in the US

The Hindu  

TikTok's future in the U.S. appeared uncertain on Friday after a federal appeals court rejected a legal challenge to a law that requires the social media platform to cut ties with its China-based parent company or be banned by mid-January. Here are some details on the ruling and what could happen next: In their lawsuit, TikTok and ByteDance, which is …

The Future of TikTok Is Being Decided This Week
2 weeks, 5 days ago

The Future of TikTok Is Being Decided This Week

Wired  

Republicans and Democrats sank ungodly amounts of money into creating content for TikTok this election year, but there’s a chance the app might not be around in the US come next cycle. The law put in place a system that would ban TikTok if the app’s parent company, Bytedance, didn’t sell to a US-based owner by January 19, 2025. Soon, …

TikTok defends handling of Romania election content in grilling by EU lawmakers
3 weeks, 1 day ago

TikTok defends handling of Romania election content in grilling by EU lawmakers

LA Times  

Calin Georgescu, a far-right independent candidate for president who came in first after the first round of Romania’s presidential election, prepares to vote Sunday in the country’s parliamentary election. TikTok applied its “global playbook” for the Romanian election and took a local approach with staff on the ground, said Caroline Greer, the company’s top lobbyist in the EU. Greer said …

Trump wanted to ban TikTok. Will his return to office help save it?
1 month ago

Trump wanted to ban TikTok. Will his return to office help save it?

LA Times  

The fate of TikTok in the U.S. has been up in the air since 2020, when then-President Trump moved to ban the popular video app because of national security concerns. One hitch: Trump recently changed his mind, joining TikTok in June and posting on social media, “Those who want to save TikTok in America, vote for Trump.” “We’re not doing …

TikTok Employees Shrug Off the US Election
1 month, 2 weeks ago

TikTok Employees Shrug Off the US Election

Wired  

TikTok is one of the tech companies that could be most impacted by the outcome of the US elections. “There’s little you can do as an ordinary employee, and everyone thinks that way, so the result is business as usual.” WIRED talked to half a dozen employees at TikTok and its parent company ByteDance on the condition of anonymity, and …

Poll: More turning to TikTok for news in US
3 months, 1 week ago

Poll: More turning to TikTok for news in US

China Daily  

Small toy figures are seen in front of TikTok logo in this illustration picture taken March 15, 2021. About 4 in 10 young adults in the US now regularly get news on TikTok, according to a Pew Research Center analysis published on Tuesday. Today, 39 percent of adults under 30 say they regularly get news on TikTok, compared with shares …

Trump claims he’ll ‘save’ TikTok - despite trying to get it banned while in office
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump claims he’ll ‘save’ TikTok - despite trying to get it banned while in office

The Independent  

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TikTok fights for survival in latest filing as ban approaches
4 months, 1 week ago

TikTok fights for survival in latest filing as ban approaches

NPR  

TikTok fights for survival in latest filing as ban approaches toggle caption Damian Dovarganes/AP TikTok is fighting back in its latest court filing in the battle over its future in the U.S., arguing that the law that could ban the app represents "the most sweeping speech restriction in the country's history." The court filing on Thursday is the latest salvo …

Trump may be a star on TikTok but Republicans aren't following his lead
5 months, 1 week ago

Trump may be a star on TikTok but Republicans aren't following his lead

NPR  

Trump may be a star on TikTok but Republicans aren't following his lead toggle caption Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images For more on the 2024 race head to the NPR Network's live updates page. Sponsor Message Nevertheless, 90% of the House Republicans voted in support of banning TikTok if it doesn’t divest from its Chinese ownership, and with less of …

Racial justice, free speech groups join fight against potential TikTok ban
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Racial justice, free speech groups join fight against potential TikTok ban

Associated Press  

A dozen social and racial justice groups said Thursday that the federal effort to require a sale or ban of TikTok would suppress speech from minority communities by disrupting a critical tool many use to establish connections online and advocate for causes. Thursday is the deadline for third-party groups to file documents supporting the social video platform and eight TikTok …

The side-effects of the TikTok tussle
6 months, 1 week ago

The side-effects of the TikTok tussle

Hindustan Times  

JOE BIDEN’S re-election campaign wants you to know that the president is funny. It deems TikTok, which is owned by ByteDance, a Chinese firm, to be controlled by a “foreign adversary” and to be a national-security threat. They argue that divestment is “simply not possible” and Congress is “singling out and banning TikTok”, in violation of the First Amendment rights …

TikTok curbs state-affiliated media amid foreign influence fears
7 months ago

TikTok curbs state-affiliated media amid foreign influence fears

Al Jazeera  

Video-sharing app says state-backed accounts will not be recommended or allowed to advertise outside home countries. TikTok, the popular video-sharing app, has announced new curbs on state-affiliated media amid concerns about foreign interference in a major election year. The Chinese-owned platform said on Thursday that state-affiliated media accounts would no longer be recommended in users’ feeds or allowed to advertise …

Most Americans see TikTok as a Chinese influence tool,...
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Most Americans see TikTok as a Chinese influence tool,...

Daily Mail  

By Jason Lange and David Shepardson WASHINGTON, May 1 - - A majority of Americans believe that China uses TikTok to shape U.S. public opinion, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted as Washington moves closer to potentially banning the Chinese-owned short-video app. Some 58% of respondents to the two-day poll, which closed on Tuesday, agreed with a statement that the …

Joe Biden accused of hypocrisy over signing of TikTok ban bill, critics ask him to delete campaign account
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Joe Biden accused of hypocrisy over signing of TikTok ban bill, critics ask him to delete campaign account

Hindustan Times  

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed a bill that would potentially force Chinese TikTok parent firm ByteDance to divest the social media platform within nine months or face a nationwide ban in the country. Biden campaign will continue to use TikTok, faces backlash According to Biden's 2024 reelection campaign, it would keep using TikTok to engage voters ahead of …

U.S. President Biden signs bill that will see TikTok sold or banned next year
8 months ago

U.S. President Biden signs bill that will see TikTok sold or banned next year

The Hindu  

U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed a bill forcing TikTok’s Chinese parent ByteDance to divest ownership of the app or see it banned in the next nine months, extendable by another three months if needed. Last year, several U.S. states began banning TikTok in government employees’ work devices, though sweeping bans on private usage were not successful in court. …

Bill to ban TikTok in U.S. clears Congress
8 months ago

Bill to ban TikTok in U.S. clears Congress

Raw Story  

The US Senate on Tuesday approved legislation requiring the wildly popular social media app TikTok to be divested from its Chinese parent company ByteDance or be shut out of the American market. The measure was part of a $95 billion foreign aid package, including military assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, which has now cleared Congress and heads to President …

Senate passes bill forcing TikTok’s parent company to sell or face ban, sends to Biden for signature
8 months ago

Senate passes bill forcing TikTok’s parent company to sell or face ban, sends to Biden for signature

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Senate passed legislation Tuesday that would force TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban, a contentious move by U.S. lawmakers that’s expected to face legal challenges and disrupt the lives of content creators who rely on the short-form video app for income. For years, lawmakers and administration officials …

This Is the Beginning of the End of TikTok
54 years, 11 months ago

This Is the Beginning of the End of TikTok

Wired  

TikTok might not be around much longer in the US. “Even as our social media platforms have fumbled in their response to foreign influence operations, there was never any concern that these platforms are operating at the direction of foreign adversaries,” Mark Warner, chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said ahead of the vote on Tuesday. Last month, the House …

TikTok star urges US to force sale after witnessing 'terrifying' algorithm amid Israel-Palestine war
8 months ago

TikTok star urges US to force sale after witnessing 'terrifying' algorithm amid Israel-Palestine war

Hindustan Times  

Imagine speaking out against the platform that enables you to earn a living. This comes on the heels of White House representatives passing a bill that could lead to a permanent TikTok ban in America. White House passes the bill, threatens to ban TikTok The world’s most popular musical video service, which has been accused of spreading ‘Hamas hate speech …

Lawmakers vote to ban TikTok, again — solidifying Congress’ stance by giving the company more time
8 months ago

Lawmakers vote to ban TikTok, again — solidifying Congress’ stance by giving the company more time

Salon  

The House passed legislation on Saturday that could ban TikTok in the United States if its Chinese parent ByteDance Ltd, doesn’t divest its ownership within the year. The House Republicans' decision to include TikTok in a larger foreign aid package has been a priority to President Biden with widespread congressional support for Ukraine and Israel. TikTok is not pleased with …

The House votes for possible TikTok ban in the US, but don’t expect the app to go away anytime soon
8 months ago

The House votes for possible TikTok ban in the US, but don’t expect the app to go away anytime soon

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The House passed legislation Saturday that would ban TikTok in the United States if the popular social media platform’s China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake within a year, but don’t expect the app to go away anytime soon. The U.S. government has not publicly provided evidence that shows TikTok shared U.S. user data with the Chinese government or …

Legislation that could force a TikTok ban revived as part of House foreign aid package
8 months ago

Legislation that could force a TikTok ban revived as part of House foreign aid package

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Legislation that could ban TikTok in the U.S. if its China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake won a major boost late Wednesday when House Republican leaders included it in a package of bills that would send aid to Ukraine and Israel. Alex Haurek, a spokesman for the company, said in a statement Thursday that “It is unfortunate that …

U.S. Congress to take on TikTok ban bill -- again
8 months ago

U.S. Congress to take on TikTok ban bill -- again

Raw Story  

The U.S. House of Representatives will again vote Saturday on a bill that would force TikTok to divest from Chinese parent company ByteDance or face a nationwide ban. "It is unfortunate that the House of Representatives is using the cover of important foreign and humanitarian assistance to once again jam through a ban bill," a company spokesman said. He added …

Some states are seeking to restrict TikTok. That doesn’t mean their governors aren’t using it
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Some states are seeking to restrict TikTok. That doesn’t mean their governors aren’t using it

Associated Press  

HARRISBURG, Pa. — POV: You’re on TikTok, and so is your governor — even as your Legislature considers banning the app from state-owned devices and networks. Other governors use TikTok accounts — among verified accounts, only Democrats — even in states that have banned the app from state devices and networks. “This is a way to reach people in a …

TikTok ban bill update: Why Donald Trump and the Club for Growth are killing it.
8 months, 3 weeks ago

TikTok ban bill update: Why Donald Trump and the Club for Growth are killing it.

Slate  

Only a couple of resounding things came from the 2024 Republican presidential debate cycle: that none of its participants would be this year’s Republican presidential nominee, and that the party loathes TikTok. In early March, Trump spoke at a donor retreat for the powerful, conservative, and lavishly funded outside spending group Club for Growth, an organization that is one of …

TikTok Bill faces uncertain fate in Senate as regulatory legislation stalls
8 months, 4 weeks ago

TikTok Bill faces uncertain fate in Senate as regulatory legislation stalls

The Hindu  

The young voices in the messages left for North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis were laughing, but the words were ominous. Mr. Tillis’s office says it has received around 1,000 calls about TikTok since the House passed legislation this month that would ban the popular app if its China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake. “I mean, it’s almost embarrassing,” says Senate …

TikTok bill faces uncertain fate in the Senate as legislation to regulate tech industry has stalled
9 months ago

TikTok bill faces uncertain fate in the Senate as legislation to regulate tech industry has stalled

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The young voices in the messages left for North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis were laughing, but the words were ominous. Tillis’s office says it has received around 1,000 calls about TikTok since the House passed legislation this month that would ban the popular app if its China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake. “I mean, it’s almost embarrassing,” says …

This senator tells NPR why he's leading a charge against TikTok — and what comes next
9 months ago

This senator tells NPR why he's leading a charge against TikTok — and what comes next

NPR  

This senator tells NPR why he's leading a charge against TikTok — and what comes next Enlarge this image toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images The House has voted overwhelmingly to ban TikTok if its Chinese owners don't sell it. Warner spoke with All Things Considered host Ari Shapiro on Tuesday about why he thinks Chinese ownership of …

TikTok is turning its users into lobbyists, just like Uber did.
54 years, 11 months ago

TikTok is turning its users into lobbyists, just like Uber did.

Slate  

ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns TikTok, does not want Congress to force a sale of its crown jewel. As ByteDance throws every weapon it can against the bill, a key element of its strategy has emerged: deputize its army of TikTok “creators” to become informal lobbyists, asking them to plead the company’s case. “You’re giving a middle finger to …

Republican senator calls out Fox News host’s ‘lies’ over TikTok ban in on-air clash
9 months, 1 week ago

Republican senator calls out Fox News host’s ‘lies’ over TikTok ban in on-air clash

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Senator Rand Paul — a staunch opponent of the recent …

TikTok urges US users to call senators to vote no on TikTok ban
9 months, 1 week ago

TikTok urges US users to call senators to vote no on TikTok ban

The Hindu  

TikTok displayed a notification to some U.S. users on Friday, urging them to call their senators and ask them to vote no to a bill that would ban the popular short-form video app if it is not divested from Chinese tech company ByteDance. Ask them to vote no on the TikTok ban," the notice said, which allowed users to enter …

Former Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says he's putting together investor group to buy TikTok
9 months, 1 week ago

Former Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says he's putting together investor group to buy TikTok

Associated Press  

Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Thursday that he will put together an investor group to buy TikTok after the House passed a bill that would ban the popular video app in the U.S. if its China-based owner does not sell its stake. AP AUDIO: Former Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says he’s putting together investor group to buy TikTok. Asked …

The House has now passed a bill that could ban TikTok. What happens next?
9 months, 1 week ago

The House has now passed a bill that could ban TikTok. What happens next?

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The US House of Representatives has voted to approve a …

US to ban TikTok? House passes Bill asking ByteDance to sell popular app or…
9 months, 1 week ago

US to ban TikTok? House passes Bill asking ByteDance to sell popular app or…

Live Mint  

Americans may be staring at a TikTok ban after the US House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bill to curtail its activities. The Bill however faces a somewhat more uncertain path in the Senate — where some favor a different approach to regulating foreign-owned apps posing security concerns. Reports quoting sources indicate that TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is also …

Could the US ban TikTok? What to know about the bipartisan bill
9 months, 1 week ago

Could the US ban TikTok? What to know about the bipartisan bill

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Donald Trump addresses supporters in Georgia on 9 March President …

U.S. House passes bill that would lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner doesn't sell
9 months, 1 week ago

U.S. House passes bill that would lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner doesn't sell

The Hindu  

The U.S. House of Representatives on March 13 passed a bill that would lead to a nationwide ban of the popular video app TikTok if its China-based owner doesn't sell, as lawmakers acted on concerns that the company's current ownership structure is a national security threat. “What we've tried to do here is be very thoughtful and deliberate about the …

House passes a bill that could lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner refuses to sell
9 months, 1 week ago

House passes a bill that could lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner refuses to sell

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The House on Wednesday passed a bill that would lead to a nationwide ban of the popular video app TikTok if its China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake, as lawmakers acted on concerns that the company’s current ownership structure is a national security threat. House passes a bill that could lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner …

TikTok CEO lobbies against US ban, faces skepticism in Congress
9 months, 1 week ago

TikTok CEO lobbies against US ban, faces skepticism in Congress

Live Mint  

TikTok’s Chief Executive Officer Shou Chew went to Capitol Hill Tuesday to lobby against a bill that would force the app’s Chinese parent to sell it or face a ban in the US. “I’ve spent hundreds of dollars on Drunk Elephant at Sephora because of my tween,” Fetterman said, referring to a skincare brand that’s gone viral on the app, …

US House passes bill that would lead to TikTok ban if Chinese owner doesn't sell
9 months, 1 week ago

US House passes bill that would lead to TikTok ban if Chinese owner doesn't sell

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: The House on Wednesday passed a bill that would lead to a nationwide ban of the popular video app TikTok if its China-based owner doesn't sell, as lawmakers acted on concerns that the company's current ownership structure is a national security threat. TikTok, which has more than 150 million American users, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Chinese technology …

US House passes bill that would ban TikTok amid national security concerns
9 months, 1 week ago

US House passes bill that would ban TikTok amid national security concerns

Al Jazeera  

The bill now heads to an uncertain future in the Senate, though President Biden has pledged to sign it if it passes. The United States House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed a bill that could eventually ban the social media platform TikTok in the country, in its latest salvo against both China and big tech. “The choice is TikTok’s.” Opponents …

House passes bill that could lead to U.S. ban on TikTok
9 months, 1 week ago

House passes bill that could lead to U.S. ban on TikTok

LA Times  

The House on Wednesday passed a bill that would lead to a nationwide ban on the popular video app TikTok if its China-based owner doesn’t sell, as lawmakers acted on concerns that the company’s current ownership structure is a national security threat. The House vote is the latest example of increased tensions between China and the U.S. By targeting TikTok, …

House Republicans move ahead with TikTok vote even as Trump voices opposition
9 months, 1 week ago

House Republicans move ahead with TikTok vote even as Trump voices opposition

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — House Republicans are moving ahead with a bill that would require Chinese company ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban in the United States even as former President Donald Trump is voicing opposition to the effort. AP AUDIO: House Republicans move ahead with TikTok vote even as Trump voices opposition to possible ban. And, showing the …

Kellyanne Conway Is Pushing Against Threats To TikTok In Congress: Reports
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Kellyanne Conway Is Pushing Against Threats To TikTok In Congress: Reports

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Kellyanne Conway, who used to serve as an aide to former President Donald Trump, is pushing back against bipartisan efforts that could lead to a potential ban of the social media app TikTok in the U.S. Not long after the meeting, Trump appeared to walk back his previous position advocating for a ban, writing on social media: …

US in saddle for another attack on TikTok: China Daily editorial
9 months, 2 weeks ago

US in saddle for another attack on TikTok: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

To its millions of users in the country, TikTok, the second most popular social media platform in the United States, is a beloved tool of fun, fortune or free speech. So after various unsuccessful attempts to restrain TikTok over the past few years, a bipartisan group of US lawmakers has introduced the "Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act". …

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