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Inside TikTok: A culture clash where U.S. views about censorship often were overridden by the Chinese bosses

The tensions inside TikTok's Beijing-based parent company highlight a growing challenge for the American Internet as Chinese tech giants race to expand and compete more directly with social-media firms in the West......»»

Category: topSource: washpostNov 5th, 2019

TikTok"s chief is heading to Washington to defend the video-sharing platform against censorship and privacy concerns as lawsuits and investigations pile up

John Phillips/Getty Images for TechCrunch TikTok is facing mounting pressure over concerns that it censors content deemed offensive to the Chinese government, accesses users' data without their consent, and poses a threat to US national secur.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderDec 6th, 2019

Inside Walmart"s corporate culture clash over e-commerce

The retail giant’s big investments in its online business have pinched margins, causing friction within its ranks......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralNov 12th, 2019

Chinese and American cultures clash in "American Factory" documentary

Documentary 'American Factory' goes inside a Chinese-owned glass company in Ohio, where workers mix cultures. Documentary 'American Factory' goes inside a Chinese-owned glass company in Ohio, where workers mix cultures......»»

Category: topSource: latimesNov 6th, 2019

Rubio seeks U.S. government probe of TikTok over Chinese censorship concerns

Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) said he would push for an investigation into the widely popular, Chinese-owned social media app, out of concern that the company is “censoring content” to satisfy Beijing’s leaders......»»

Category: topSource: washpostOct 9th, 2019

Marco Rubio to seek U.S. government probe of TikTok over Chinese censorship concerns

Republican Sen. Marco Rubio said Wednesday that he would ask the U.S. government to open an investigation into TikTok, the widely popular, Chinese-owned social media app, out of concern that the company is "censoring content" to satisfy Beijing's leaders......»»

Category: topSource: washpostOct 9th, 2019

Sen. Rubio: U.S. government should probe TikTok over Chinese censorship concerns

Republican Sen. Marco Rubio said Wednesday that he would ask the U.S. government to open an investigation into TikTok, the widely popular, Chinese-owned social media app, out of concern that the company is "censoring content" to satisfy Beijing's leaders......»»

Category: topSource: washpostOct 9th, 2019

EU tariffs on Chinese EVs could backfire, German car bosses warn

EU tariffs on Chinese EVs could backfire, German car bosses warn.....»»

Category: topSource: yahooMay 8th, 2024

People are going crazy over how this self-checkout pronounces "organic bananas"

A TikTok video showing the self-checkout at Stop & Shop has racked up 7.3 million views, and people are trying to figure out what makes it so funny. Viral TikT.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 8th, 2024

TikTok Admits Xi Jinping"s CCP Won"t Let Its Algorithm Be Sold After Biden Gives 9 Months To Divest Or Be Banned: "Chinese Government Has Made It Clear"

After suing US government, TikTok admitted that the Chinese government won't let it sell the algorithm in case it opts for divestment. read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaMay 8th, 2024

TikTok Sues U.S. to Block Law That Could Ban the Social Media Platform

The lawsuit filed on Tuesday may be setting up what could be a protracted legal fight over TikTok's future in the United States. TikTok and its Chinese parent company.....»»

Category: topSource: timeMay 7th, 2024

TikTok sues US to block law that could ban the social media platform

TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance are suing the U.S. federal government.....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneMay 7th, 2024

TikTok Ban: Is The US Government Taking A Page From China"s Censorship Book?

New le.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaMay 1st, 2024

Amazon"s Twitch Launches Short-Form Video Platform To Challenge TikTok As Chinese Platform"s Future Remains Uncertain

Twitch has launched a new feature ca.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaMay 1st, 2024

TikTok employees are reportedly being asked by US border patrol agents if they"re part of the Chinese Communist Party

Border patrol agents are asking TikTok employees about any ties to the Chinese Communist Party, Forbes reports. Getty ImagesUS border patrol agents have in.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytApr 30th, 2024

After Biden Signs TikTok Ban Into Law, Top EU Leader Says Not Ruling Out Action Against Chinese Platform: "We Know Exactly The Danger"

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that a TikTok ban in the EU is a possibility, mirroring steps already taken against the platform on Commission corporate phones. read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaApr 29th, 2024

Biden Campaign To Remain On TikTok Even After Signing Bill To Ban App

Biden Campaign To Remain On TikTok Even After Signing Bill To Ban App Authored by Eric Lundrum via American Greatness, Despite the fact that Joe Biden signed into law a bill that will ban the Chinese so.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeApr 25th, 2024

Gen-Z Finds Anthem On TikTok. And They"re Rockin" To This Anti-Work Song

Gen-Z Finds Anthem On TikTok. And They're Rockin' To This Anti-Work Song An anti-work anthem has gone viral on the Chinese social media platform TikTok in recent days. This c.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytApr 24th, 2024

Is the US really closer to banning TikTok? Yes. And, also: No.

TikTok will now face a US ban unless it's sold to non-Chinese owners. But that won't happen immediately. Here's a 6.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytApr 24th, 2024

GOP Senator Who Owns Meta Stock Denies Conflict of Interest Ahead Of TikTok Ban Vote: "I Am Not Fighting Against A Company"

While Mullin denied divulging details about his market activities, he mentioned that he was not fighting against a company, but the Chinese Communist Party. read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaApr 24th, 2024

Is the US really close to banning TikTok? Yes? And, also: No.

TikTok could face a US ban unless it's sold to non-Chinese owners. But that won't happen immediately. H.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 22nd, 2024