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China’s ByteDance could be forced to sell TikTok U.S., but its quiet lead in AI will help it survive—and maybe even thrive TikTok

China’s ByteDance could be forced to sell TikTok U.S., but its quiet lead in AI will help it survive—and maybe even thrive

Tiktok’s logo was all over the October Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in South Korea, perhaps the region’s most important diplomatic get-together. Videos touted the social media platform’s ability to elevate creators, while an exhibition booth played a constant stream of short videos. TikTok executives onstage highlighted the billions of dollars…
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December 2, 2025
Most Popular Social Media in the US Isn’t TikTok or Instagram; Users Continue Fleeing X TikTok

Most Popular Social Media in the US Isn’t TikTok or Instagram; Users Continue Fleeing X

Photo Credit: Pew Research A new survey from Pew Research finds that most adults in the US use YouTube and Facebook, while only half report using Instagram and fewer use TikTok. The social media habits of American adults are echoing the fractured landscape of traditional news, according to data from…
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November 28, 2025
“It’s painful”-Australlian based siblings vow never to visit Nigeria again TikTok

“It’s painful”-Australlian based siblings vow never to visit Nigeria again

‎Nigerian‑Australian siblings have made headlines after sharing details of their first visit to Nigeria. This was captured in a video posted to the TikTok handle, @K.O family. Details Of The Post In the now‑viral TikTok video, the siblings vowed never to step foot in Nigeria, because of the manner their…
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November 28, 2025
ByteDance reportedly looking to divest Mobile Legends developer Moonton Technology to PIF’s Savvy Games TikTok

ByteDance reportedly looking to divest Mobile Legends developer Moonton Technology to PIF’s Savvy Games

Sources say negotiations are underway but still may not result in a sale TikTok owner ByteDance is allegedly in talks to sell Mobile Legends: Bang Bang developer Shanghai Moonton Technology Co to Savvy Games Group. ByteDance acquired the studio in 2021, but Bloomberg now reports that people close to the…
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November 27, 2025
Inside TikTok Shop’s Australian launch with Manhattan Associates CEO Eric Clark TikTok

Inside TikTok Shop’s Australian launch with Manhattan Associates CEO Eric Clark

Manhattan Associates CEO Eric Clark reveals why TikTok Shop’s blend of entertainment and commerce removes almost every barrier to conversion for Australian retailers. For retailers, this marks a new kind of retail landscape where algorithms, not advertising schedules, determine demand peaks and where the agility, flexibility and speed to consumers…
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November 27, 2025