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Trump OKs American acquisition of TikTok, but only if the U.S. gets a cut of the deal
by
Scott Tong
Aug 4, 2020
Microsoft can "go ahead" with efforts to buy TikTok, Trump said, so long as the U.S. Treasury pockets "a substantial amount of money."
Why Microsoft wants TikTok and how the U.S. government feels about that
Aug 3, 2020
In the tech world, Microsoft is seen as the serious company that does grown-up stuff, so why does it want the social media platform?
The latest on TikTok: Microsoft takeover talks, a potential U.S. ban and more
by
Jennifer Pak
Aug 3, 2020
A leaked memo from ByteDance’s CEO to its staff says TikTok has no choice but to sell its U.S. operations.
TikTok fans and K-pop stans deluge Trump campaign with bad data
Jun 22, 2020
While it's unclear whether the social media campaign affected turnout at the president's Tulsa rally, fake signups to campaign events can corrupt data used for voter outreach.
China's livestream sales: How brands reach consumers during COVID-19
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Jennifer Pak
Apr 6, 2020
Consumer spending plummeted while people stayed home. But Taobao saw livestream sales sessions double on its app.
TikTok helps songs go viral, but does it make them hits?
Feb 12, 2020
Billboard doesn't track plays on TikTok, but viral memes can help drive listens on other platforms.
Here's why Washington is concerned about TikTok
by
Scott Tong
Nov 4, 2019
National security officials are reportedly investigating the popular social video app because of its user data practices.