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ByteDance or Beijing ByteDance Technology Co Ltd. is a Chinese Internet technology company operating several machine learning-enabled content platforms, headquartered in Beijing. It was founded by Zhang Yiming in 2012. ByteDance's core product, Toutiao, is a popular content platform in China.

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The automatic labeling of AI-generated content on TikTok is a small step in an uphill battle against the misuse of AI.

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A Bigo VP has left over short-video app Likee&#8217;s sluggish monetization growth: Report

Wency Chen is a reporter KrASIA based in Beijing, covering tech innovations in&amp;beyond the Greater China Area. Previously, she studied at Columbia Journalism School and reported on art exhibits, New York public school systems, LGBTQ+ rights, and Asian immigrants. She is also an enthusiastic reader, a diehard fan of indie rock and spicy hot pot, as well as a to-be filmmaker (Let’s see). Follow her on Twitter: @ChenWQ45 Tips go to: wency@kr-asia.com

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A technology advisor of President-elect Joe Biden said that it was "too early to say" what his view on TikTok might be.

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US TikTok ban blocked, but deal with Oracle, Walmart remains in limbo

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From striking exclusive partnerships with influencers to creating monetization tools for creators, short video apps are exploring ways to woo users and creators.

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What&#8217;s next for Indian short video apps?

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TikTok & Douyin's global revenue, October 2020: USD 115 million

Kuaishou (Chinese: 快手) is a platform for recording with millions of original fresh videos everyday.

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Approximately 86% of TikTok’s revenue came from Douyin in China.

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KEY STAT | Tiktok and Douyin are the top-grossing apps worldwide for the seventh month

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ByteDance said that it is considering to spin off some businesses for standalone listings, but that has yet to be finalized.

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ByteDance considers listing Douyin business in Hong Kong

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Measure would open door to retaliation for Washington's targeting of TikTok and WeChat.

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China&#8217;s new law restricts transfer of personal data abroad

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YouTube will first test its short-video app 'Shorts' in India, its largest and fastest-growing market.

YouTube to soon roll out a TikTok-like app in India | KrASIA

YouTube to soon roll out a TikTok-like app in India

TikTok’s recommendation algorithm is its secret sauce and this is what its prospective buyers are after.

New regulations might create hurdles for TikTok's sale in its two biggest markets | KrASIA

New regulations might create hurdles for TikTok&#8217;s sale in its two biggest markets

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SoftBank has held discussions with India’s two largest telecom operators for buying out TikTok India in August.

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