Federal Trade Commission also investigating Chinese video app over potential breaches of act outlawing ‘unfair practices’
US has become one of the biggest revenue generators for owner ByteDance — which helps make a listing complicated
Key social media battleground formally prohibits political advertising
A ‘people’s bid’ for the app raises profound questions about how we live online
Social media companies under pressure to identify deepfakes and prevent spread of misinformation
Lawsuit including parent company ByteDance claims legislation would breach free speech rights
Social media has produced growth for once-niche genres and boosted authors little known to mainstream audiences
Other apps could be in the line of fire if US lawmakers carry out their threat
Both Washington and Beijing juggle security fears with commercial interests and political influence in their policy positions
Agreement will mean ‘improved remuneration’ for songwriters and artists, says world’s largest record group
Zuckerberg’s AI plans may have knocked its stock market value, but he hopes his next venture will have dramatic impact
Insiders say ByteDance exerting increasing influence over platform despite US pressure over ownership
US president’s campaign has posted on Chinese-owned video app in attempt to appeal to younger voters
Video app vows legal battle to prevent effort to separate it from Chinese parent
Move could lead to obsolescence of video app used by 170mn Americans
Plus, Thames Water’s not-so-secure securitised bonds and the FTC tries to curb luxury sector dominance
Investor’s Susquehanna International Group owns estimated $40bn stake in parent company ByteDance as app faces potential ban
Company will ‘move to the courts’ after Congress pushes ahead with bill demanding Chinese parent sells viral app
With a fall in the number of young adults going to church, members of the clergy are creating short videos in a bid to connect
Move to bundle divest-or-ban measure with foreign aid could compel Senate to act against Chinese-owned app
TikTok’s Chinese owner offers nearly $171 a share as US employees grow concerned about tax bill on unsold stock
World’s largest record label had muted her songs on the social media site over a royalties dispute
Chinese control of a powerful ‘persuasive AI’ tool cannot be tolerated
Current and former employees of video app’s Chinese parent ByteDance in outcry over stock award liabilities
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