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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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Deals in brief: Osome extends Series B round, Kasagi Labo lands pre-Series A funding, Husk bags USD 5 million from Mekong Capital, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Osome extends Series B round, Kasagi Labo lands pre-Series A funding, Husk bags USD 5 million from Mekong Capital, and more

Deals in brief: Stupa scores INR 280 million in funding, Chainstack secures strategic investment, six China deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Stupa scores INR 280 million in funding, Chainstack secures strategic investment, six China deals, and more

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WeChat is a Chinese multi-purpose messaging, social media and mobile payment app developed by Tencent. It was first released in 2011, and by 2018 it was one of the world's largest standalone mobile apps by monthly active users, with over 1 billion monthly active users.

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WeChat is a Chinese multi-purpose messaging, social media and mobile payment app developed by Tencent. It was first released in 2011, and by 2018 it was one of the world&#8217;s largest standalone mobile apps by monthly active users, with over 1 billion monthly active users.

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The feature opens a new world of possibility for WeChat mini programs

WeChat mini programs now support augmented reality | KrASIA

WeChat mini programs now support augmented reality

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Tencent Bets on Its Revived Weishi App to Take on Toutiao's Tik Tok in Short Video Streaming

Tencent Holdings Limited is a Chinese multinational investment holding conglomerate whose subsidiaries specialize in various Internet-related services and products, entertainment, artificial intelligence and technology both in China and globally.

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WeChat makes 30-second Weishi video-sharing integration official | KrASIA

WeChat makes 30-second Weishi video-sharing integration official

Tencent is focused on growing ad revenue.

WeChat upgrades ad platform with expanded ad formats and analytics | KrASIA

WeChat upgrades ad platform with expanded ad formats and analytics

Keeps audiences on WeChat, and boosts Kuaishou at Douyin's expense

WeChat reenables direct video sharing from Tencent-backed Kuaishou | KrASIA

WeChat reenables direct video sharing from Tencent-backed Kuaishou

An on-demand service platform connects waiting-time-sensitive customers with independent service providers.

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A novel idea in 2017, mini programs now account for the vast majority of traffic for some apps.

The MAUs of WeChat, Alipay, and Baidu's mini programs now add up to more than 1 billion | KrASIA

The MAUs of WeChat, Alipay, and Baidu&#8217;s mini programs now add up to more than 1 billion

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WeChat mini programs now support augmented reality

WeChat makes 30-second Weishi video-sharing integration official

WeChat upgrades ad platform with expanded ad formats and analytics

WeChat reenables direct video sharing from Tencent-backed Kuaishou

The MAUs of WeChat, Alipay, and Baidu’s mini programs now add up to more than 1 billion

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