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5 days ago

TikTok Is Cracking Down on Remote Work With Threats of Termination

TikTok is threatening disciplinary action, including termination, for U.S. employees whose home addresses aren't within a certain proximity to their assigned office locations. Most big tech companies have cracked down on remote work in recent months.
By Rachyl Jones
Thierry Breton stands at a podium pointing his finger.
Jan 20

EU Regulators Warn TikTok it Must Follow New Rules or Face a Ban on the Continent

European Union officials warned TikTok it must comply with new rules by September or be banned. Regulators are concerned about the content reaching young users.
By Rachyl Jones
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi speaks at a podium.
Jan 10

US Congress Members Are Calling on ESPN to End TikTok’s Sponsorship

Members of Congress are demanding ESPN cut ties with TikTok, which sponsored college football bowl game halftime shows. The potential threat of TikTok to U.S. security has received bipartisan attention in recent months.
By Rachyl Jones
ByteDance logo displayed on a screen and TikTok logo displayed on a phone screen.
Jan 3

TikTok Parent ByteDance Reportedly Cut Hundreds of Workers in China

By Rachyl Jones
ByteDance headquarters, building with ByteDance logo illuminated at top
Dec 23

TikTok’s Owner ByteDance Confirms Employees Tracked User Data of Journalists

By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
A boy holds a smartphone with TikTok open.
Dec 8

Indiana Sues TikTok for Showing Children Inappropriate Content and Deceiving Users

By Rachyl Jones
In this photo illustration, a TikTok Chinese video-sharing social networking service logo seen displayed on a smartphone with flags of the United States and China in the background.
Nov 16

TikTok Is a Threat to US National Security, According to the FBI

By Rachyl Jones
A man stands in front of a TikTok sign.
Oct 7

TikTok’s Owner ByteDance Saw Massive Losses While Expanding its Portfolio of Products

By Rachyl Jones
Dec 28

TikTok Moderator Sues Claiming PTSD Caused by Viewing Graphic Videos

By Isabella Simonetti
Sep 21

What’s Next For WeChat and TikTok? The Chinese Apps Still Face Major Problems

By Sissi Cao
Sep 18

WeChat Ban: Apps and VPNs That Can Help Users Beat the Ban

By Sissi Cao
Aug 11

WeChat, TikTok Ban Could Kill 30% of iPhone Business, Says Top Apple Analyst

By Sissi Cao
Aug 7

Can Trump Legally Shut Down TikTok and Chinese Apps? Experts Weigh In

By Sissi Cao
Aug 3

With TikTok and Other Changes, Microsoft Takes Aim At Facebook and Google

By Sissi Cao
Jul 22

TikTok Has a Few Survival Plans If US Slaps Ban On Chinese Apps

By Sissi Cao
Nov 18

As TikTok Tops Instagram, Facebook in Popularity, Its China Origin Becomes a Problem

By Sissi Cao
Jul 29

YouTube Faces Backlash From ‘YouTubers Union’ Which Has Just Found EU Support

By Sissi Cao
Jul 26

Funding for Artificial Intelligence Startups Reaches Record High in 2019

By Gabriela Barkho
Jul 22

Why the Instagram Influencer Backlash Is Making Users Flock to TikTok

By Charlotte Barnett
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