Class Action Lawsuit Claims TikTok Steals Kids' Data And Sends It To China
A lawsuit alleging that TikTok collects and sends American users' data to China could cost the company hundreds of millions of dollars.
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Microsoft Consults With Trump About Ongoing Talks To Buy TikTok From Chinese Firm
In its first public acknowledgement of a deal that could be worth in the billions of dollars, Microsoft said it is continuing talks with TikTok about a potential takeover of the hugely popular app.
Trump Says He'll Ban TikTok From U.S. As Soon As Saturday
The president's announcement comes as Microsoft is in talks to acquire the app, which is owned by ByteDance, a Chinese company.
Will TikTok Be Banned In The USA? It May Depend On Who Owns It
The White House is considering a number of economic sanctions to cut off the hugely popular Chinese-owned app from U.S. users over national security concerns.
'TikTok Changed My Life': India's Ban On Chinese App Leaves Video Makers Stunned
Some Indians became known TikTok personalities and even earned money and gifts for their content. The government banned the app as tensions flare with China.
TikTok Pivots From Dance Moves To A Racial Justice Movement
TikTok has become the go-to platform for youth activism over George Floyd's death and Black Lives Matter. It follows an apology from the Chinese-owned app for hiding videos related to the protests.
On A New EP, SayGrace Breaks Down Her 'Defining Moments'
The Australian singer who previously released music simply as Grace talks to NPR's Sarah McCammon about her personal evolution since a 2015 hit, relationships and TikTok.
Scrunchie Cat And Friends: Global Social Media Moments We Loved In 2019
They're sweet. And funny! And weird! Here's a sampling of viral videos, tweets and TikToks from around the world.
TikTok, The Internet's Hottest Meme Breeding Ground, Turns 1
TikTok, the social app spawning viral memes and summer hits, launched one year ago. The Atlantic's Taylor Lorenz discusses the cultural impact and future of the platform for posting short videos.
What TikTok's Explosion Could Mean For Music
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Alyssa Bereznak of The Ringer about how the social media platform TikTok could serve as the future of music sharing.