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Trump’s new-found love for TikTok, born out of his popularity on the Chinese app, has opened a path for a new deal with ByteDance despite legal hurdles.

TikTok is set to invest $3.7 billion in a new data center project in Thailand. The project will host data for affiliate companies, according to the country's Board of Investment (BOI).The investment comes as the video-sharing platform seeks to expand its global presence and capitalize on

DeepSeek poses the same national security concerns that Congress has about TikTok

Perplexity AI proposes to merge with Tiktok, with US government getting half, source says  Reuters.com

A proposal document viewed by CNBC, which was shared with ByteDance and prospective new investors, detailed the creation of a new U.S. holding company, "NewCo."

The aim is to place oversight control in the hands of American software company Oracle and other investors. Under federal law, TikTok must split apart from China, or face a nationwide ban.

Many users flocked to another Chinese-owned app, RedNote, when it looked like TikTok would be banned. Americans and Chinese citizens have been getting to know each other.

Earlier this week, US President Donald Trump issued an executive order directing his Justice Department to pause enforcement of the TikTok divest-or-ban law until early April. That followed the US ...

The Chinese unicorn’s Seed Edge programme reflects its aggressive investment strategy, as other major tech firms push their AI initiatives.

After stepping in to restore TikTok in the U.S. and delaying a law that would effectively ban the app, Trump is looking for avenues to keep the popular platform afloat.

Exclusive: ByteDance plans $20 billion capex in 2025, mostly on AI, sources say  Reuters

General Atlantic CEO Bill Ford, a board member of TikTok's parent company, expressed optimism about reaching a deal to keep the short-video app operating in the United States, Reuters reports. Ford, speaking at a panel debate during the World Economic Forum in Davos, said, "The objective is

ByteDance, the Chinese owner of TikTok, plans to invest over 150 billion yuan ($20.64 billion) in capital expenditure this year, with a significant portion focused on artificial intelligence, Reuters reports. The company plans to allocate approximately half of this investment to AI-related infrastructure, including data centers and networking equipment,

Exclusive: ByteDance plans $20 billion capex in 2025, mostly on AI, sources say  Reuters.com

Kevin O’Leary says that he’s still interested in a deal for TikTok, but that it’s no longer legally viable, even after Trump extended a ban on the platform.

ByteDance, the Chinese technology giant behind TikTok, has released an AI-powered code editor in what appears to be a strategic move following the recent delay of the US TikTok ban, the South China Morning Post reports. The new tool, named Trae, is specifically targeting overseas markets and utilizes advanced AI

President Trump signed an executive order on Monday pausing the implementation of a law banning TikTok and shielding companies that work with the popular video app from liability, as reported by NPR. The order, which will freeze the law for 75 days, aims to allow the administration time to "

TikTok owner ByteDance plans to spend $12 billion on AI chips in 2025, FT reports  Reuters.com

TikTok owner ByteDance plans to spend $12 billion on AI chips in 2025, FT reports  Reuters

TikTok owner ByteDance plans to spend $12 bln on AI chips in 2025, FT reports  Reuters

Beijing could be more open to ByteDance selling some shares to American investors to improve US relations, sources and analysts say.

TikTok remained unavailable on Apple and Google app stores in the U.S. on Tuesday, a day after President Donald Trump signed an executive order delaying the enforcement of a ban on the popular Chinese ...

The Chinese owner of TikTok rolled out the new software targeting overseas Chinese coders after a reprieve from the Trump administration.

TikTok’s ‘theatrical conversion’ appeals to Trump, as the company seeks to improve its reputation and market valuation, according to analysts.

The order follows TikTok going dark for about 14 hours after the Supreme Court upheld a law prohibiting the service from operating in the U.S. unless it breaks away from its parent company in China.

ByteDance's Doubao has emerged as a leading contender in China's competitive AI chatbot landscape. In December 2024, Doubao achieved an impressive 29% growth in downloads, reaching 9.9 million—the ...

TikTok is back online in the U.S. after going dark for about 14 hours. The blackout affecting 170 million American users was lifted after President-elect Trump vowed to pause the federal ban.

Perplexity AI Eyes TikTok Merger Amid US Ban  PYMNTS.com

"I feel disconnected. I feel cut off from the world and my community," one influencer remarked when they were unable to access the app.

After the Supreme Court upheld a nationwide ban on TikTok, temporarily shutting down the app, President-elect Trump announced an extension.