TikTok Testing AI Avatars for Video Ads
TikTok’s plan to incorporate AI avatars into its ecosystem to content creation and advertising. These virtual influencers has the ability to read scripts generated by advertisers or sellers.
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US House Passes Bill With Bipartisan Support to Ban TikTok
The United States House of Representatives has approved a bill that could lead to the banning of TikTok, social media platform owned by Chinese company ByteDance. The bipartisan legislation gained support and concerns about national security and data privacy.
US House Panel Advances Bill Potentially Banning TikTok
The House Energy and Commerce Committee voted unanimously to advance a bill that could potentially lead to a nationwide ban on TikTok. TikTok has faced problems over concerns regarding ByteDance’s alleged ties to the Chinese government.
Universal Music Group and TikTok Clash Over New Licensing Agreement
Universal Music Group (UMG) threatens to pull its entire song catalog from TikTok after failed negotiations over a new licensing agreement.
TikTok Becomes the First Non-Gaming App to Surpass $10 Billion in Consumer Spending
TikTok has become the first non-gaming mobile application to surpass the milestone of $10 billion in consumer spending. As reported by app intelligence provider data.ai, places TikTok in an exclusive league alongside top-grossing gaming apps like Candy Crush Saga, Honor of Kings, Monster Strike, and Clash of Clans.
TikTok to Invest $1.5 Billion in Indonesia’s GoTo E-Commerce Business
TikTok has announced a partnership with Indonesia’s , GoTo, to revive its online shopping business in the country. The $1.5 billion investment deal involves TikTok taking a controlling stake in GoTo’s e-commerce unit, Tokopedia, a shift in the dynamics of Indonesia’s booming e-commerce market.
TikTok Users Increasingly Using the App for News, Pew Report
TikTok is emerging as a source of news for a growing number of users. According to a recent survey conducted by Pew Research, the percentage of TikTok users who rely on the platform for news has almost doubled since 2020.
Nepal Bans TikTok Because It Disrupts Social Harmony
Nepal has taken the decision to ban the popular Chinese-owned social media app, TikTok. The move comes amidst growing concerns from government officials about the app’s alleged disruption of social structures in the South Asian nation.
TikTok Fined €345 Million for Violating Children’s Privacy
On September 15, 2023, TikTok, the Chinese-owned short-video platform, ended up confronting a huge monetary mishap as it was fined a staggering €345 million (equivalent to $370 million) by the Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) in Ireland for breaching privacy laws related to the processing of children’s personal data within the European Union.
TikTok Banned: Montana Becomes the First US State
On May 17, 2023, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte made headlines by signing a bill that bans TikTok in the state. The move, aimed at protecting personal and private data from the Chinese Communist Party.
