TikTok has been making headlines due to its uncertain future in the United States, with lawmakers pushing for a ban unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, divests its stake. The app's fate has been further complicated by legal challenges and potential sales discussions. Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt explored purchasing TikTok but has since moved on from the idea. President Biden recently signed a bill giving ByteDance nine months to sell TikTok, adding to the app's uncertain future.
TikTok, owned by ByteDance, is a Chinese video-sharing social networking service founded by Zhang Yiming in 2012. It allows users to create short videos set to music, with a focus on dance, lip-syncing, and comedy. The app has gained immense popularity worldwide, particularly among younger audiences, and has faced scrutiny over data privacy and national security concerns. TikTok has also been expanding its e-commerce efforts, with a growing number of merchants selling to US users on the platform.
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About time.
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