The Latest Breaking News from ByteDance

ByteDance, the owner of TikTok and target of Washington ire, operates China’s most popular chatbot, Doubao.

New reports suggest that China has banned TikTok parent ByteDance from using Nvidia chips in its data centers.

According to Oxford Economics, TikTok contributed $24.2 billion to U.S. GDP in 2023, supporting over 224,000 jobs. For small businesses and content creators—constituencies Republicans claim to champion—the platform has become essential infrastructure.

Omnia, a data center company owned by Brazil’s Patria Investments (NASDAQ:PAX), is reportedly participating in over a $9 billion data center project expected to have TikTok as its primary client.

China has approved TikTok's U.S. transfer agreement, moving the app closer to a new American ownership.

Outcome appears closer to truce than durable peace but outline of broader diplomatic relationship is visible

However, the details of a possible deal are under wraps.

ByteDance, the company behind TikTok, is reportedly creating its own Steam competitor targeted at global markets. Dubbed "GameTop," the new storefront is said to carry social features, AI-assisted creator tools, and the typical publishing/distribution that other stores like Epic Games also have. Recruitment has already begun in China.

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