Do Son TikTok and ByteDance finalize a massive $400 million settlement with the US Department of Justice, resolving severe violations of children's privacy laws.
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The EU's preliminary findings accuse TikTok of breaching DSA minor-safety rules through public-by-default accounts and For You algorithmic exposure.
The Justice Department now allows federal employees to download TikTok on government devices following massive structural changes and security updates.
LayerX unmasks 12 TikTok downloader extensions tracking 130,000+ users. Even "Featured" tools can be traps. Learn how this resilient malware ecosystem works.
The EU Commission preliminarily finds TikTok's design addictive and in breach of the DSA. The app faces massive fines and a mandatory interface overhaul.
TikTok avoids a U.S. ban in Jan 2026 by forming TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC. ByteDance cedes 80.1% control to Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX.
ByteDance targets a $14B NVIDIA spend for 2026 while moving its 1,000-person chip team to Singapore's Picoheart to navigate US export curbs.
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew confirms a final deal to sell U.S. operations to an Oracle-led venture by January 22, 2026, ending the threat of a nationwide ban.
Instagram launches "Your Algorithm" for Reels, allowing users to see and tune their content preferences with keywords—a move toward TikTok-style personalization.
Netflix explores vertical video and podcast integration, signaling a new era of mobile entertainment without mimicking TikTok’s model.
The European Commission has formally accused Meta and TikTok of violating the DSA by hiding illegal content reporting and obstructing access for researchers.
OpenAI launched Sora, a new short-video platform built on its Sora 2 model that generates video and audio content. The AI-first service is currently invite-only on iOS.
Meta has launched Vibes, a new platform for creating and sharing AI-generated short videos. It's an all-in-one app that rivals TikTok and Instagram Reels.
Trump signs an executive order to transfer TikTok's U.S. operations to American investors like Oracle, with ByteDance keeping a minority stake and the core algorithm.
A new consortium including Oracle, Dell, and the Murdoch family is vying to acquire TikTok's U.S. operations, with the goal of securing its core algorithm.
After a call between U.S. and Chinese leaders, progress is being made on a deal for TikTok's U.S. operations. The deal still requires final approval.
The U.S. and China are finalizing a deal for TikTok. The new arrangement will give U.S. investors majority control, ensuring the app's survival.
The Trump administration is expected to grant a fourth extension to the TikTok "sell-or-ban" deadline, providing the app with more time to find a U.S. buyer.
YouTube is testing a new collaboration feature that lets creators tag co-creators in videos, sharing content across audiences and boosting visibility, similar to Instagram and TikTok.
TikTok unveiled new trust and safety features on July 30, including enhanced Family Pairing, Well-being Missions to foster healthy habits, and creator support tools for a safer platform.
Trustwave uncovers an Android malware cluster using fake Facebook & TikTok apps to lure victims via brand impersonation, abusing permissions for data collection and traffic monetization.
Group-IB exposes MaisonReceipts, a subscription service selling fake receipts for major brands via Telegram and TikTok, fueling widespread digital fraud.