TikTok to shut down without Biden's 'definitive' assurance
2 months, 1 week ago

TikTok to shut down without Biden's 'definitive' assurance

China Daily  

A man leaves the US headquarters of the social media company TikTok in Culver City, California, US Jan 17, 2025. LOS ANGELES - TikTok announced Friday that it will be forced to shut down its services for the 170 million users in the United States on Sunday unless US President Joe Biden provides a "definitive" assurance. "Unless the Biden Administration immediately provides a definitive statement to satisfy the most critical service providers assuring non-enforcement, unfortunately TikTok will be forced to go dark on January 19," it said. Earlier on Friday, the US Supreme Court upheld a law forcing TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, to sell the app to an American company or face a nationwide ban starting on Sunday, just one day before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. If the company fails to comply, the law mandates that app store operators like Apple and Google remove TikTok from their platforms starting Jan 19, 2025. Business insiders warned that unless the Biden administration provides clarity that TikTok's service providers will not be penalized for violating the ban, these companies will be forced to comply with the law.

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AI startup Perplexity confirms interest to buy TikTok
4 days, 14 hours ago

AI startup Perplexity confirms interest to buy TikTok

Raw Story  

by Glenn CHAPMAN Artificial intelligence startup Perplexity on Friday expressed its interest in buying TikTok, which faces a deadline to divest from its Chinese owner or be banned in the United States. "Combining Perplexity's answer engine with TikTok's extensive video library would allow us to build the best search experience in the world," the San Francisco-based firm reasoned. President Donald …

Vance hopeful ‘high-level’ TikTok deal will be completed by early April
1 week, 4 days ago

Vance hopeful ‘high-level’ TikTok deal will be completed by early April

Associated Press  

Vice President JD Vance said Friday that he was hopeful a deal to keep TikTok operating in the U.S. will be wrapped up by the early April deadline. “There will almost certainly be a high-level agreement that I think satisfies our national security concerns, allows there to be a distinct American TikTok enterprise,” Vance said in an interview with NBC …

TikTok ban coming soon? April 5 deadline approaching; will Donald Trump extend it? What we know
1 week, 6 days ago

TikTok ban coming soon? April 5 deadline approaching; will Donald Trump extend it? What we know

Live Mint  

Time is ticking away for TikTok as it looks at a ban in the United States. Since Donald Trump assumed presidency, where he promised to ‘save TikTok’ there have been assumptions that the app may see a new owner in the US, have an extension on the ban or simply be banned again. After taking office, President Donald Trump gave …

Trump says TikTok deal is in the works. Here’s where things stand with the company
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2 weeks ago

Trump says TikTok deal is in the works. Here’s where things stand with the company

The Hindu  

In less than a month, TikTok could have one or a few new owners, be banned again, or simply receive another reprieve to continue operating in the United States. Trump’s order came a few days after the Supreme Court unanimously upheld a federal law that required TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to divest or be banned in January. In January, Perplexity …

Trump says TikTok deal is in the works. Here’s where things stand with the company
2 weeks ago

Trump says TikTok deal is in the works. Here’s where things stand with the company

Associated Press  

In less than a month, TikTok could have one or a few new owners, be banned again, or simply receive another reprieve to continue operating in the United States. Trump’s order came a few days after the Supreme Court unanimously upheld a federal law that required TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to divest or be banned in January. In January, Perplexity …

'Time Away': TikTok enables parents to set screen time limits for teens
2 weeks ago

'Time Away': TikTok enables parents to set screen time limits for teens

Firstpost  

The feature, set for immediate launch in the EU with the US to follow later, allows parents to set time limits or establish time windows for being on TikTok, the company said in a statement on its website TikTok on Tuesday said that parents will now be able to limit screen times for teen users to prevent overexposure to the …

4 groups in talks to buy TikTok, says Trump
2 weeks, 2 days ago

4 groups in talks to buy TikTok, says Trump

Firstpost  

After suspending the bipartisan ban on TikTok shortly after assuming office, US President Donald Trump has been pursuing a sale of the app’s US operations for its continued working in the country Trump’s proposed involvement of the US government in TikTok’s operations, particularly his desire for the US govt to hold a 50% stake in a joint venture, has raised …

US in talks with four groups over TikTok sale, says Donald Trump
2 weeks, 2 days ago

US in talks with four groups over TikTok sale, says Donald Trump

Hindustan Times  

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that his administration is discussing the sale of TikTok with four different groups and considers all options viable. On Thursday, US President Donald Trump said he would "probably" extend the April 5 deadline for ByteDance, TikTok's Chinese parent company, to sell the social media platform or face a ban in the United States. …

TikTok ban: Donald Trump open to extending another olive branch to Chinese company; ‘Lot of interest in…’
2 weeks, 5 days ago

TikTok ban: Donald Trump open to extending another olive branch to Chinese company; ‘Lot of interest in…’

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump has signalled his willingness to save the popular short-video app TikTok from another potential ban. Donald Trump on giving extension to TikTok: Speaking to the media on Thursday, Trump said there was a ‘lot of interest’ in buying TikTok and he would probably not need an extension given that there was still another month left untill …

With TikTok future uncertain in US, Instagram plans new Reels app: Report – Firstpost
3 weeks, 6 days ago

With TikTok future uncertain in US, Instagram plans new Reels app: Report – Firstpost

Firstpost  

TikTok is facing a US law that ordered the company to break off from its Chinese owner ByteDance or otherwise be banned in the United States over national security concerns regarding the data it gathers on users Instagram is considering rolling out a new app exclusively for its short-form video feature Reels. The development comes as TikTok’s future in the …

TikTok returns to US stores as rival Xiaohongshu sees 91% drop in downloads
1 month ago

TikTok returns to US stores as rival Xiaohongshu sees 91% drop in downloads

Hindustan Times  

ByteDance Ltd.’s TikTok is back on US mobile stores and the app that seemed poised to take its place has suffered a precipitous drop in interest. In the five days following TikTok’s relisting on Apple Inc.’s iPhone app store and Alphabet Inc.’s Google Play, downloads of social app Xiaohongshu plummeted by 91%, according to Sensor Tower data. Also known as …

TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores in the US
1 month, 1 week ago

TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores in the US

Deccan Chronicle  

TikTok has returned to the app stores of Apple and Google in the U.S., after President Donald Trump delayed the enforcement of a TikTok ban.TikTok, which is operated by Chinese technology firm ByteDance, was removed from Apple and Google’s app stores on Jan. 18 to comply with a law that requires ByteDance to divest the app or be banned in …

TikTok is back on the app store, but it’s not safe from another ban. Here’s what happens next
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1 month, 1 week ago

TikTok is back on the app store, but it’s not safe from another ban. Here’s 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 TikTok is back in the U.S. app stores Thursday following …

President Donald Trump postpones TikTok ban, App reinstated on Apple and Google Stores
1 month, 1 week ago

President Donald Trump postpones TikTok ban, App reinstated on Apple and Google Stores

Live Mint  

After being temporarily removed from digital marketplaces, TikTok has returned to Apple and Google’s app stores in the United States. The return follows President Donald Trump’s decision to postpone the enforcement of a ban that would have permanently barred the app from the country. This brief interruption led to an exodus of users flocking to RedNote, a Chinese social media …

Why is TikTok back in the Apple and Google app stores?
1 month, 1 week ago

Why is TikTok back in the Apple and Google app stores?

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy TikTok has been restored to Google Play and Apple’s App Store after President …

TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores in the US
1 month, 1 week ago

TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores in the US

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — TikTok has returned to the app stores of Apple and Google in the U.S., after President Donald Trump delayed the enforcement of a TikTok ban. TikTok, which is operated by Chinese technology firm ByteDance, was removed from Apple and Google’s app stores on Jan. 18 to comply with a law that requires ByteDance to divest the app …

TikTok returns on Apple, Google app stores as Trump delays ban
1 month, 1 week ago

TikTok returns on Apple, Google app stores as Trump delays ban

The Hindu  

TikTok returned on the U.S. app stores of Apple and Google on Thursday, as President Donald Trump delayed its ban until April 5 and assured the companies they would not be fined for distributing or maintaining the Chinese app. The popular short video app, used by 170 million American users, started restoring its services, weeks after the app went dark, …

TikTok returns in the US on Google's Play Store and Apple's App Store after Trump delays ban till April 5
1 month, 1 week ago

TikTok returns in the US on Google's Play Store and Apple's App Store after Trump delays ban till April 5

Hindustan Times  

TikTok returned on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store in the US on Thursday, February 13, 2025, with President Donald Trump signing an executive order to delay its ban till April 5. As a result, the legislation, called ‘Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act’ was signed into law and it required ByteDance to sell the US …

TikTok Is Back in US App Stores
Trending News
55 years, 2 months ago

TikTok Is Back in US App Stores

Wired  

Twenty-six days after it was banished from US app stores, TikTok has returned to the iOS App Store and Google Play store. Apple and Google brought back the Chinese-owned video app after receiving a letter from US attorney general Pam Bondi assuring the companies they would not be fined for hosting it, Bloomberg first reported Thursday. That’s because the law …

TikTok returns to US Apple and Google app stores after Trump's ban delay
Trending News
1 month, 1 week ago

TikTok returns to US Apple and Google app stores after Trump's ban delay

ABC  

Social media platform TikTok has returned to Apple and Google mobile app stores in the United States after President Donald Trump delayed its ban until April 5 and assured the tech giants they would not be fined for distributing or maintaining the Chinese app. TikTok, used by 170 million Americans, started restoring its services on AAPL.O and GOOGLE.O on Thursday, …

TikTok is back on Apple and Google app stores in the U.S.
1 month, 1 week ago

TikTok is back on Apple and Google app stores in the U.S.

LA Times  

TikTok is once again available on Apple’s app store and Google Play. Apple and Google have restored TikTok to their U.S. app stores after President Trump delayed enforcement of a law that requires the popular video app to divest or face a nationwide ban. TikTok responded by suing the U.S. government, saying a ban would violate 1st Amendment rights and …

TikTok is back in Apple, Google app stores in U.S.
1 month, 1 week ago

TikTok is back in Apple, Google app stores in U.S.

Salon  

TikTok is back in Apple and Google app stores in the U.S., nearly a month after it was removed from them. Related TikTok Shop booming while facing a ban After receiving assurance from the Department of Justice that the ban would not be enforced, TikTok has reappeared in the app stores and is available to download again, according to The …

TikTok returns to US app stores after Trump delays ban
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1 month, 1 week ago

TikTok returns to US app stores after Trump delays ban

Al Jazeera  

Apple and Google have made the video-sharing app available again amid national security concerns from some US officials. TikTok has returned to the app stores of Apple and Google in the United States after President Donald Trump delayed the enforcement of a ban on the popular social media app, operated by Chinese technology firm ByteDance. The app’s fate had been …

TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores in US after Donald Trump delayed ban
1 month, 1 week ago

TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores in US after Donald Trump delayed ban

India Today  

TikTok returned to the US app stores of Apple and Google on Thursday as President Donald Trump delayed a ban on the Chinese-owned social media app and assured the tech giants they would not be fined for distributing or maintaining it. Although TikTok resumed service after Trump's assurances, Google opens new tab and Apple opens new tab kept the app …

TikTok is back on the Apple and Google app stores
1 month, 1 week ago

TikTok is back on the Apple and Google app stores

NPR  

TikTok is back on the Apple and Google app stores toggle caption Ashley Landis/AP Apple and Google have returned TikTok to mobile app stores in the U.S., ending a nearly month-long standoff between the tech giants and the video platform since a law banning the app took effect in January. The tech firms yanked TikTok from app stores on Jan. …

Apple and Google restore TikTok to their US app stores
1 month, 1 week ago

Apple and Google restore TikTok to their US app stores

CNN  

New York CNN — Google Play said it restored TikTok to the US app store on Thursday, following promises by President Donald Trump to save the app and an executive action delaying the enactment of a ban on the wildly popular social media platform. Tech companies faced consequences Trump signaled before taking office that he would sign an executive action …

TikTok finds way to skirt US ban with Android sideload
1 month, 2 weeks ago

TikTok finds way to skirt US ban with Android sideload

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy TikTok has bypassed restrictions in the US that prevent users from downloading the …

TikTok ban ‘on official devices remains’ as Government launches account
1 month, 2 weeks ago

TikTok ban ‘on official devices remains’ as Government launches account

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 A ban on using TikTok on UK Government phones remains in …

Elon Musk says he is not interested in buying TikTok
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk says he is not interested in buying TikTok

Deccan Chronicle  

Billionaire Elon Musk said that he was not interested in purchasing TikTok, the popular short-video app that the United States has been trying to ban over national security concerns with its Chinese owner ByteDance. "I have not put in a bid for TikTok," Musk said a week after U.S. President Donald Trump said he was open to Musk buying the …

Musk says not interested in acquiring TikTok
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Musk says not interested in acquiring TikTok

The Hindu  

Billionaire Elon Musk said that he was not interested in purchasing TikTok, the popular short-video app that the United States has been trying to ban over national security concerns with its Chinese owner ByteDance. "I have not put in a bid for TikTok," Musk said a week after U.S. President Donald Trump said he was open to Musk buying the …

'I Have Not Put In A Bid For TikTok', Elon Musk Clarifies He Has No Interest In Taking Over Company's US Operations
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'I Have Not Put In A Bid For TikTok', Elon Musk Clarifies He Has No Interest In Taking Over Company's US Operations

ABP News  

Speculations were surfacing earlier about Chinese officials reaching out to X owner Elon Musk for the acquisition of TikTok's operations in the US. Now Musk has stated that he has no interest in acquiring TikTok, the widely popular short video app currently facing potential bans in the United States over concerns related to its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. Musk, who …

Elon Musk dismisses TikTok purchase speculations: ’I don’t have any plans for it’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk dismisses TikTok purchase speculations: ’I don’t have any plans for it’

Live Mint  

illionaire Elon Musk has confirmed that he is not interested in purchasing TikTok, the popular short-video app under threat of a US ban due to national security concerns with its Chinese owner, ByteDance. Musk's comments on TikTok Elon Musk's remarks, made in late January, were released online by The WELT Group, a division of German media company Axel Springer SE, …

If not via the App Store, here’s how to download TikTok on Android in the U.S.
1 month, 2 weeks ago

If not via the App Store, here’s how to download TikTok on Android in the U.S.

Live Mint  

TikTok has announced that Android users in the United States can now download and connect to the short-video platform via package kits available on its official website. The move comes as the app remains unavailable on Google and Apple’s app stores following the enforcement of a new U.S. law that came into effect on 19 January. The legislation, passed on …

TikTok to let U.S. Android users download app via kits on its website
1 month, 2 weeks ago

TikTok to let U.S. Android users download app via kits on its website

The Hindu  

TikTok said on Friday it was allowing U.S. Android users to download and connect to the short video app through package kits on its website, in an effort to circumvent restrictions on the popular platform in the country. Apple and Google have not reinstated TikTok to their app stores since a U.S. law took effect on January 19 requiring its …

TikTok Stole Our Hearts, but Can It Last?
55 years, 2 months ago

TikTok Stole Our Hearts, but Can It Last?

Wired  

Lauren Goode: That is one of the hardest languages to learn, so godspeed to you. Well, we're going to go to one that's fully based in China, definitely does not have servers in the United States to the extent that TikTok does. In fact, we're going to be posting memes and jokes about saying goodbye to our trusted Chinese spy." …

House lawmakers push to ban AI app DeepSeek from US government devices
Trending News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

House lawmakers push to ban AI app DeepSeek from US government devices

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan duo in the the U.S. House is proposing legislation to ban the Chinese artificial intelligence app DeepSeek from federal devices, similar to the policy already in place for the popular social media platform TikTok. Reps. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., and Darin LaHood, R-Ill., on Thursday introduced the “No DeepSeek on Government Devices Act,” which would ban federal …

Donald Trump Explains Why He Wants A 'Bidding War' For TikTok
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump Explains Why He Wants A 'Bidding War' For TikTok

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President Donald Trump on Monday said he would welcome a “bidding war” for TikTok as he appeared to confirm that Microsoft is among the companies that have declared interest in acquiring the popular social media platform. Speaking to tech journalist Kara Swisher at the Code Conference in 2021, Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella described the negotiations as …

Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok, says Donald Trump
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok, says Donald Trump

Deccan Chronicle  

U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on Monday that Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok and that he would like to see a bidding war over the app. Trump said last week that he was in talks with multiple people over buying TikTok and would likely have a decision on the popular app's future in 30 days. During his …

Trump says Microsoft looking to purchase TikTok amid uncertainty about the apps future
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump says Microsoft looking to purchase TikTok amid uncertainty about the apps future

Daily Mail  

President Donald Trump said that Microsoft is among the U.S. companies looking to take control of TikTok and help the popular app avert an effective ban in April. 'I would say yes,' Trump told reporters when asked on Monday evening if Microsoft was one of the companies interested in helping to bring about a new ownership of TikTok, a requirement …

Trump announces Microsoft is in race to acquire TikTok, expects a bidding war
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump announces Microsoft is in race to acquire TikTok, expects a bidding war

Firstpost  

Trump has previously said that he was in discussions with several parties about purchasing TikTok and expects to make a decision on the app’s future within the next 30 days A 3D-printed miniature model of U.S. PresidentDonald Trump and TikTok logo are seen in this illustration. File image/ Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on Monday that Microsoft is …

Trump says Microsoft is one of the companies eyeing TikTok
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump says Microsoft is one of the companies eyeing TikTok

Associated Press  

President Donald Trump said Monday evening that Microsoft is among the U.S. companies looking to take control of TikTok to help the popular app avert an effective ban that could kick-in in April. “I would say yes,” Trump told reporters when asked if Microsoft was one of the companies interested in helping to bring about a new ownership of TikTok, …

Donald Trump confirms Microsoft in talks to buy TikTok, teases potential bidding war
Trending News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump confirms Microsoft in talks to buy TikTok, teases potential bidding war

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump has confirmed that Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok in the US. Without going into much detail, Trump said that there will be a ‘bidding war’ for the future of short video app and categorically stated that ‘China won’t be involved’. While confirming that Microsoft is in talks to buy US arm of TikTok, Trump …

Trump says Microsoft in talks to acquire TikTok, calls for bidding war over app
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump says Microsoft in talks to acquire TikTok, calls for bidding war over app

Hindustan Times  

US President Donald Trump stated on Monday that Microsoft is in talks to acquire video-sharing platform TikTok and that he would like to see a bidding war over the app, reported Reuters. US President Donald Trump has called for a bidding war over TikTok Donald Trump said that there were many contenders looking to buy TikTok and that he “would …

Trump says Microsoft eyeing TikTok acquisition, calls for bidding war over app
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump says Microsoft eyeing TikTok acquisition, calls for bidding war over app

India TV News  

TikTok deal: US President Donald Trump on Monday evening said that Microsoft is Microsoft is one of the American companies interested in acquiring TikTok, with the goal to help the popular app avert an effective ban that could kick-in in April. "I would say yes," Trump told reporters when asked if Microsoft was one of the companies interested in helping …

Trump says Microsoft in talks to buy TikTok
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump says Microsoft in talks to buy TikTok

Al Jazeera  

US president says there’s ‘great interest’ in purchasing the video-sharing platform facing a ban on national security grounds. United States President Donald Trump has said Microsoft is among the companies considering buying TikTok so the platform can avoid a ban on national security grounds. Asked late on Monday if Microsoft was in talks to acquire the popular video-sharing app, Trump …

Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok, says US President Trump
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok, says US President Trump

India Today  

US President Donald Trump told reporters on Monday that Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok and that he would like to see a bidding war over the app. Trump said last week that he was in talks with multiple people over buying TikTok and would likely have a decision on the popular app's future in 30 days. During his …

Trump to decide TikTok's future in 30 days, discussing platform's sale with several parties
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump to decide TikTok's future in 30 days, discussing platform's sale with several parties

Firstpost  

The Trump administration is reportedly working on a plan that involves Oracle, and a group of investors taking control of TikTok’s operations. ByteDance would retain a stake, but Oracle would oversee key elements like data collection and software updates Trump’s proposed involvement of the US government in TikTok’s operations, particularly his desire for the US govt to hold a 50% …

Am I being censored? Some US TikTok users say app feels different after ban lifted
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Am I being censored? Some US TikTok users say app feels different after ban lifted

The Hindu  

U.S. TikTok users who once saw the app as a haven for free speech say they see signs of censorship after the platform, which is owned by China's ByteDance, was revived by an executive order from President Donald Trump. Some claimed TikTok was striking comments that used phrases like "Free Palestine" and "Free Luigi," a reference to Luigi Mangione, who …

Perplexity AI's new proposal for TikTok could give 50% stake to US government
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Perplexity AI's new proposal for TikTok could give 50% stake to US government

Hindustan Times  

Perplexity AI has come up with a new proposal to TikTok's parent company, China-based ByteDance, that would allow the US government to own up to 50 per cent stake in the new entity that the merged business would create, The Associated Press reported. ByteDance hadn't responded to the first proposal, which sought to create a new structure to merge the …

Oracle and Microsoft in talks to take over TikTok under Trump administration plan: Report
2 months ago

Oracle and Microsoft in talks to take over TikTok under Trump administration plan: Report

Live Mint  

Donald Trump administration is working on a plan to save TikTok by tapping Oracle and a group of outside investors that includes Microsoft to take control of the short-video app, according to an NPR report citing sources. TikTok's Chinese owner ByteDance is said to retain a minority stake in the company, but the reported deal could see the app's algorithm, …

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