Trump's TikTok Ultimatum: US Buyout or Total Ban
Former President Donald Trump demands a full US takeover of TikTok, threatening a total ban if its Chinese ownership isn't severed. A dramatic intervention into a multi-billion dollar tech standoff.
Former President Donald Trump demands a full US takeover of TikTok, threatening a total ban if its Chinese ownership isn't severed. A dramatic intervention into a multi-billion dollar tech standoff.
Former President Donald Trump's executive order demanding ByteDance divest from TikTok faces a critical deadline, escalating US-China tech tensions and raising questions about the app's future operations.
ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, initiates a $5 billion stock buyback programme for current and former employees, valuing the firm at a staggering $265 billion. This strategic move comes as the tech giant faces intense pressure from US law
The Communication Workers Union calls for a total ban on TikTok in the UK, citing severe data security risks and potential Chinese state influence through its parent company, ByteDance.
Hundreds of TikTok's UK-based trust and safety roles are at risk as the video-sharing giant launches a major global restructure, leaving employees devastated.
TikTok has announced a significant restructuring of its UK operations, resulting in hundreds of job losses. The move impacts sales and advertising staff as the tech giant streamlines its European business.
The Biden administration has launched an official White House TikTok account, directly challenging Donald Trump's attempted ban of the Chinese-owned app. The move comes just days before a critical court-imposed deadline that could force a nationwide dives
The US House of Representatives has approved a bill that could force ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a nationwide ban, sparking debates over national security and free speech.