We need to TikTok about Bruno
In case you’ve been living under a rock, the Disney animated film Encanto has been all over TikTok. So much so that the song "We Don’t Talk About Bruno" is the no. 1 song in the U.S. for the second week in a row thanks to its virali.....»»
Former ByteDance Executive Alleges Chinese Government Used ‘God Credential’ to Access User Data and Track Hong Kong Activists
The Chinese government had unfettered access to user data through a superuser credential—or “god credential”—alleges a former ByteDance executive. ByteDance, the Beijing-based parent company of short-form video platform TikTok, al.....»»
ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese Parent Company, Is Testing an AI Chatbot
ByteDance is testing an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot among employees, the first official indication of the company’s push into the nascent field of generative AI. ByteDance Ltd. is testing an artificial intelligence-powered c.....»»
TikTok’s Latest Obsession: Beige Flags
TikTok’s Latest Obsession: Beige Flags.....»»
Charli D"Amelio talks Tamagotchis and TikTok trends
If there's one thing everyone knows about Charli D'Amelio, it's that she dances. The 19-year-old climbed to fame on TikTok after posting videos of her dancing — something she'd practiced for over 10 years prior to becoming a social media supers.....»»
TikTok creators are calling Berberine supplements "nature"s Ozempic"
My TikTok For You Page wants me to take a diet pill or shot soooooo bad. It is so unpleasant to see.Just a few months ago, TikTok was flooded with videos advising users to try Ozempic or Wegovy, medications that are intended to treat diabetes but als.....»»
Chevy salesman leverages TikTok to educate, move metal
A former high school principal is bringing transparency to the car-buying process and rapidly gaining fans through social media......»»
Analysis: There is now some public evidence that China viewed TikTok data
US officials have long insisted the Chinese government may be able to view the personal information of TikTok users — but that claim was purely speculative. Until now......»»
TikTok: ByteDance accused of helping China spy on Hong Kong activists
The Beijing-based firm has denied Chinese Communist Party members were allowed to access user data......»»
TikToker shocked by high Verizon bill over "free" Apple Watch promo
A TikTok creator claims she was scammed by a Verizon store over the Apple Watch, after being told a promotion involving the wearable devices didn't use cellular service, except they did.Apple Watch SERetailers often provide extra hardware as a promot.....»»
TikTok—banned or not, it’s probably here to stay, an Ars Frontiers 2023 recap
Experts discussed the legal impossibility of a nationwide TikTok ban......»»
TikTok has been working on its own AI chatbot named ‘Tako’
Ever since generative AI like ChatGPT became popular, multiple platforms have been offering AI-based features to their users. Now TikTok has been working on its own AI chatbot named “Tako” that may or may not see the light of day. more… The p.....»»
TikTok made me fall in love with social media again
TikTok is the hottest social media platform around at the moment, and based on my personal usage and experience, it’s not hard to see why. I am no stranger to social media. I was there when platforms like MySpace and Friendster were lau.....»»
YouTube Stories, Google’s clone of Snapchat, is dying on June 26
Google's clone of TikTok is a decent replacement for its clone of Snapchat. YouTube Stories would sometimes show up in your subscription feed. (Sorry about the arrow, blame Yo.....»»
Hyundai and Kia car theft fallout by the numbers
The Korean automakers face a litany of legal and regulatory issues due to a wave of car thefts sparked by a TikTok video......»»
A TikTok running joke got a game kicked off the Nintendo Switch eShop
Narrative poker game Sunshine Shuffle was supposed to launch on Nintendo Switch this week. That is, until a running TikTok gag went awry......»»
How to block on TikTok
The last thing you want to see on your FYP is something negative, uncomfortable, or down right dumb -- so let's change that by teaching you how to block on TikTok......»»
This week in data: How to talk AI
In this week's video, Bruno and a special guest discuss “how to talk AI” and best practices for currently available generative AI tools. In this week's video, Bruno and a special guest discuss “how to talk AI” and best practices for cur.....»»
How businesses are harnessing CPaaS and intelligent digital messaging to improve customer experience
GUEST: With the growth of online commerce and transformation of digital channels, like Google, Instagram and TikTok, into digital marketplaces, 60% of global organizations have turned to communications platform-as-a-service (CPaaS) solution.....»»
TikTok is turning games into cultural phenomena, 3T views in 2022
At GamesBeat Summit 2023, TikTok showed how its platform can propel games like Niantic's new IP Peridot to cultural relevance. At GamesBeat Summit 2023, TikTok showed how its platform can propel games like Niantic's new IP Peridot to cultural rel.....»»
TikTok CEO says "we will prevail" against Montana ban
TikTok CEO Shou Chew vowed Tuesday that his company's legal battle against Montana will succeed, after the state passed a law that would ban the app from personal devices starting in January......»»