Last-minute TikTok bidders include Amazon and OnlyFans founder
AppLovin, Oracle, and Blackstone also reportedly in discussions
ByteDance's OmniHuman-1 may be the most realistic deepfake algorithm yet
Check out these examples
WTF?! Machines' ability to generate fake videos of people has become alarmingly impressive. ByteDance, the Chinese tech giant behind TikTok, just showed off a new AI system called OmniHuman-1 that can create deepfake videos almost indistinguishable from reality to the average person.
Phones with TikTok installed are being listed on eBay for thousands of dollars
The most expensive is a million dollars
WTF?! Do you have a phone with TikTok installed? Maybe you should consider selling it on an auction site like eBay, where people are taking advantage of the app's troubles by listing these handsets for comically expensive prices.
Is MrBeast planning a TikTok takeover? The YouTube star seems ready to make a move
His rep says no official bid has been made -- yet
TikTok restores US services after Trump vows to save it from ban
TikTok blocked access for US users on Saturday
What just happened? It's been an eventful weekend for TikTok. US users found they were unable to access the app on Saturday, the day before the law banning it in the United States came into effect. But services were being restored on Sunday when President Donald Trump said he would sign an executive order to delay the ban, giving TikTok more time to reach a deal that will allow it to stay in the US.
Canada bans TikTok from operating in the country, but using the app is a personal choice
Canadian government orders TikTok to close offices over security concerns
TikTok reveals "kill switch" offer to the US government to avoid ban
It would've given the US government the power to shut down the app in case of any mischief
TikTok owner ByteDance is testing an Instagram competitor called Whee
The app's UI closely resembles Meta's social network, but is only for "friends"
TikTok denies report it is cloning its algorithm, potentially for a US-only version of the app
Is ByteDance just playing its cards close to its chest?
Even big tech is fighting for AI talent, here's what it means for job seekers
Demand for software roles was at an all-time high mid-pandemic
TikTok and ByteDance sue US government over forced sale, claim free-speech violations
"There is no question: the Act will force a shutdown of TikTok"
US TikTok ban could begin next year as Biden signs law, but legal battle looms
Biden re-election campaign to continue using TikTok, as the ban wouldn't take effect until after the election
The EU has given TikTok 24 hours to provide details about its payment-for-views Lite app feature
"Is social media 'lite' as addictive and toxic as cigarettes 'light'?"
Former White House CIO warns the tech industry should prepare for a TikTok ban
China could retaliate by placing demands on Apple
Biden backs bill that could kill TikTok in the US, TikTok fights back
"If they pass it, I'll sign it"
TikTok faces US ban if ByteDance fails to sell app
ByteDance will have around five months to divest TikTok if the bill passes
Tencent turns to old rival ByteDance to advertise latest mobile game "Dream Star"
The two tech giants regularly face off in court
Data regulators in Ireland fine TikTok €345 million for mishandling children's user data
Another major privacy concern strikes the app
TikTok faces ultimatum from Biden administration: Sell or be banned
The demand comes after more than two years of bellyaching and a ban from government devices
TikTok sends U.S. lawmakers plans to keep US user info out of ByteDance's hands
Seriously, they promise they will keep data safe this time
FCC commissioner calls on Google and Apple to ban TikTok from their app stores
"TikTok is not just another video app. That's the sheep's clothing"
TikTok owner ByteDance delves into virtual reality with Pico acquisition
Is virtual reality finally getting ready to be the next big thing?
ByteDance's first hardware product is a $119 educational lamp
The company believes online education is the future