Tag: ByteDance
TikTok rejects end-to-end encryption for DMs
TikTok has broken ranks with the world’s leading social media giants by confirming it will not introduce end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for its direct messages. In a move that sets the […]
What is Seedance and why does it have Hollywood spooked?
In February 2026, the release of Seedance 2.0 marked a significant shift in the generative AI landscape. Developed by ByteDance, the model has gained international attention for its ability to […]
How to stop TikTok tracking you – even when you are not on the app
For American users, TikTok has undergone a massive transformation – and not necessarily for the better. Following years of legislative battles and a trip to the Supreme Court, a new […]
Disney threatens ByteDance with legal action over AI tool, Four new astronauts arrive at the ISS
Chinese technology giant ByteDance has pledged to curb a controversial artificial intelligence (AI) video-making tool, following threats of legal action from Disney and complaints from other entertainment giants. In the […]
TikTok secures US future with new independent company
TikTok has officially finalized a deal to transfer its American operations into a new, majority US-owned entity, effectively ending years of legal battles and a looming nationwide ban. The newly […]
Snapchat owner settles social media addiction lawsuit days before trial
Snap Inc., the parent company of Snapchat, has reached a settlement in a high-profile social media addiction lawsuit just days before it was scheduled to go to trial in Los […]
US and China agree on TikTok framework to avoid ban
A framework agreement has been reached between the United States and China on the ownership of TikTok’s US operations – a deal that could avert a looming ban of the […]
Less than 10% of people are using ChatGPT regularly, research finds
The release of OpenAI’s ChatGPT marked a turning point for the AI industry. The chatbot, which became the fastest-growing app in history with 100 million users in just two months, […]
TikTok owner refuses to sell, Freely to come to British TV
TikTok’s Chinese parent company ByteDance says it has no intention of selling the business after the US passed a law to force it to sell the hugely popular video app […]
Tech Digest: European Commission bans TikTok on staff devices
Staff working at the European Commission have been ordered to remove the TikTok app from their phones and corporate devices. The commission said it was implementing the measure to “protect […]
