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The tech world is buzzing with news of Telegram's recent shift in privacy policy, where the platform will now provide user data like IP addresses and phone numbers to authorities in response to valid legal requests. Known for its staunch commitment to free speech and privacy, this change signals a...

ByteDance, the company behind TikTok, has introduced a powerful web scraper named “Bytespider.” Launched in April, Bytespider is recognized as one of the most aggressive data collectors online, outpacing other major tech firms significantly in terms of data collection speed. What...

ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, reportedly plans to develop a new AI model using chips from Huawei Technologies. What Happened: The decision comes as U.S. restrictions on advanced AI chip exports, such as those from Nvidia, push ByteDance to seek domestic suppliers. The company has...

ByteDance’s TikTok on Monday removed accounts linked to Russian state media outlets RT and Sputnik for violating community guidelines. What Happened: The social video app stated that the accounts associated with TV-Novosti and Rossiya Segodnya, the parent organizations of RT and Sputnik, were...

In a significant leadership reshuffle, TikTok‘s head of global marketing Kate Jhaveri is exiting the company, as per an internal memo. What Happened: TikTok is discontinuing Jhaveri’s role. Starting Monday, all members of TikTok’s global brand and communications division will...

Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan, has criticized the use of social media platforms like ByteDance-owned TikTok and Meta Platforms Inc.’s (NASDAQ:META) Facebook. What Happened: Dimon made these remarks on Tuesday while addressing students at the Georgetown Psaros Center for ...

ByeDance-owned TikTok, the widely-used social media platform for creating and sharing short-form videos, has encountered a doubtful panel of judges. What Happened: TikTok and a group of creators are contesting a law, often referred to as “the TikTok ban,” in front of a three-judge panel...

Tencent Holdings Ltd (OTCPK:TCEHY) (OTCPK:TCTZF) is harnessing the power of AI to shake up the digital advertising space in a big way. In an exclusive interview with Benzinga, Derek Yan, senior investment strategist at KraneShares, said that the Chinese tech giant is positioning itself to maintain...

In the midst of a possible ban or sale in the U.S., social media giant TikTok is reportedly strengthening its ties with Amazon.com Inc, leading to speculation about a potential acquisition. What Happened: TikTok, owned by China-based ByteDance, is intensifying its relationship with Amazon. This...

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META), Snap Inc. (NYSE:SNAP), and ByteDance-owned TikTok have announced a joint initiative to combat the spread of suicide and self-harm content online. What Happened: On Thursday, the tech giants launched a new program named Thrive, aimed at halting...

A bipartisan coalition of 42 state attorneys general has called on Congress to mandate Surgeon General warning labels on social media apps to combat addiction and mental health issues among young adults. What Happened: On Tuesday, 42 state attorneys general urged Congress to require Surgeon General...

In a plot twist worthy of a bingeworthy drama, the so-called demise of Twitter, now rebranded as X, has been significantly overstated. According to the latest data from SimilarWeb, Elon Musk‘s X isn’t just surviving—it’s thriving. The platform saw a dramatic turnaround in user...

This story is part of a new series of features on the subject of success, Benzinga Inspire. Mark Cuban invested more than $20 million in companies during his time on “Shark Tank,” a show he will be leaving after the upcoming 16th season. Cuban was known for his quick bids and...

GD Culture Group Limited (NASDAQ:GDC) shares are surging Wednesday. The company announced that it launched a TikTok account. Here’s what you need to know. What To Know: GD Culture Group shares skyrocketed, gaining over 211.6% in value at one point Wednesday after the company announced the...

Investing in stocks is serious business, often requiring professional advice or thorough research. However, a new trend sees people turning to social media, especially TikTok, for investment tips from ‘finfluencers,’ raising concerns about the reliability of their advice. What Happened...