The Latest Breaking News from ByteDance

Trump administration reportedly set to be paid $10bn for brokering TikTok deal

Exceptionally rare ‘fee’ to be paid by investors who took control of US operations from Chinese parent company

The Guardian - US · Mar 14

Trump Administration Set to Receive $10B From TikTok Deal: Netizens Say It's 'Shameless Corruption'

The Trump administration is reportedly poised to receive $10 billion from the US TikTok sale, raising international concerns over political cronyism and government involvement in private tech deals. Netizens are calling it 'shameless corruption.'

International Business Times UK · Mar 14

Apple cuts China App Store commission fees after government pressure

The move, which lowers fees to 25%, is a breakthrough for Chinese developers Tencent and ByteDance

The Guardian - US · Mar 13

Apple Geoblocks Downloads, Updates of ByteDance Apps in the US, Says Report—Is TikTok Safe?

Apple has reportedly been geoblocking the downloads and updates of ByteDance's apps in the United States.

International Business Times · Mar 6

Aussie Teens Told Us Exactly How They’re Getting Around The Under 16s Social Media Ban

Australia's social media ban for under 16s is "not working", according to teenagers themselves. Here's how they're jailbreaking back into their accounts.

Pedestrian.tv · Mar 4

TikTok's Meta Quest rival is finally coming to the US this year, alongside a new headset and redesigned OS

Pico is finally coming to the U.S. with an upgraded operating system and a cutting-edge new XR headset.

Android Central · Mar 2

China's AI rise rattles Hollywood

ByteDance's new video tool ignites a fight over intellectual property.

Axios · Feb 19

Netflix And Warner Bros. Are Fighting TikTok Over AI Versions of Stranger Things And Other IPs

Netflix and WB are threatening legal action.

Cinemablend · Feb 18

Netflix joins the fight against Seedance 2.0, with the streamer targeting AI-generated Stranger Things and Kpop Demon Hunters videos: "[We] will not stand by and watch ByteDance treat our valued IP as free, public domain clip art"

Netflix joins Warner Bros., Paramount, and Disney in taking action against Seedance 2.0

Total Film · Feb 18

'We will not stand by and watch': Netflix, Disney, and Warner Bros. threaten legal action over Seedance 2.0 videos starring Marvel, DC, and Stranger Things characters

Furious Hollywood studios have criticized the use of their movies, shows, and characters in ByteDance's AI video generator.

TechRadar · Feb 18