TikTok working on AI avatars for users: report
TikTok is reportedly experimenting with a feature that will create avatars generated with artificial intelligence. The AI generates as many as 30 images for the app's users.
Chicago Popeyes employee seen on TikTok destroying restaurant after allegedly not getting paid for a month
A viral TikTok video shows an employee at a Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Chicago dumping food on the floor and destroying the restaurant after he allegedly wasn't paid for a month.
Montana TikTok ban may expand to include all apps that share data with foreign adversaries: report
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte is now looking to expand his TikTok ban bill to include all social media apps that share data with foreign adversaries.
Woman on TikTok claiming employer wants her to change her hair color has users sounding off
A woman's viral TikTok about her refusal to dye her hair for a potential employer has led to many people questioning and discussing whether colorful hair is acceptable at work.
Carnival Cruise Line bans passengers over video of fishing over balcony
Carnival Cruise Line has banned at least two guests after a TikTok video of them fishing over the side of their room's balcony garnered millions of views.
McDonald's fries' flavor 'secret' shared on TikTok shocks customers: 'Bad news for vegetarians'
A popular TikTok content creator who regularly spills fast food secrets tells his 9.1 million followers that McDonald's fries are made with an additive that may shock non-meat eaters.
Bud Light faces boycott calls, but punishing brands is harder than it looks
Bud Light is the latest of a series of boycotts fueled by partnerships between companies and social-media influencers, occurring among both parties.
Montana close to becoming 1st state to completely ban TikTok
Montana lawmakers were expected to take a big step forward Thursday on a bill to ban TikTok from operating in the state, a move that’s bound to face legal challenges.
Australia announces TikTok ban on federal government devices
Australia announced Tuesday that it is banning the Chinese-owned platform TikTok from its federal government’s devices over security concerns.
TikTok hires former Obama advisers, ex-Disney exec to fight potential ban
TikTok has retained former Obama advisers Jim Messina and David Plouffe, along with ex-Disney executive Zenia Mucha, to help the platform avoid a U.S. ban over security concerns.
Group of Democrat lawmakers defends TikTok amid efforts to ban Chinese-owned platform
More than two dozen Democrat lawmakers are defending TIkTok as other member of Congress consider limiting it or even banning it altogether over the company's ties to China.
Cold Stone Creamery location loses entire inventory of ice cream from fire sprinkler: 'Saddest day'
An anonymous Cold Stone Creamery employee shared two TikTok videos that show an unknown store location losing all of its ice cream when fire sprinklers went off.
ByteDance-owned app Lemon8 surges up App Store charts
The ByteDance app Lemon8 has risen up the Apple App Store's Top Charts, and was ranked 14th on Wednesday morning. It outranked Snapchat, Messenger and other popular apps.
China condemns McCarthy's decision to move forward with TikTok bill to deter 'technological tentacles' of CCP
China reportedly warned the U.S. "should respect fair competition" and "stop suppressing foreign companies" as House Speaker Kevin McCarthy moves forward with legislation on TikTok.
House to consider TikTok legislation after CEO's testimony, Speaker McCarthy says
Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., said that Congress will move forward with legislation on TikTok to "protect Americans from the technological tentacles of the Chinese Communist Party."
Apple CEO Tim Cook welcomed with applause at Beijing conference sponsored by Chinese government
Apple CEO Tim Cook received applause from the audience as he gave an upbeat speech at a tech conference in Beijing sponsored by the Chinese government.
AOC TikTok defense ripped after Chinese parent company gave 6-figure donations to Hispanic caucus nonprofits
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was blasted for opposing a TikTok ban given Chinese parent company ByteDance's six figure donation to the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Foundation.
AOC rails against TikTok ban in first video to Chinese-owned platform posing possible national security threat
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., said in her first TikTok video shared Saturday that she opposed a ban of the Chinese owned platform, downplaying national security concerns.
U.S. TikTok ban likely inevitable, regulatory expert says
TikTok is in the crosshairs of U.S. regulators and lawmakers over privacy concerns due to the popular video app's ties to China. One expert says a ban is imminent.
TikTok CEO grilled over internal memo instructing senior managers to 'downplay the China association'
Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., on Thursday grilled TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew over a purported internal corporate memo coaching senior management to "downplay the parent company Bytedance" and China ties.