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TikTok will allow sending voice notes, photos, and videos in direct messages

TikTok is updating direct messages, allowing users to send 60-second voice notes and up to nine photos/videos at once. Users will also be able to edit content before sending.

Technologies • September 1, 07:13 PM • 3363 views

ByteDance raises TikTok's valuation to over $330 billion, anticipating market value growth

Chinese giant ByteDance plans a share buyback that will raise TikTok's valuation to over $330 billion. Employees will be offered $200.41 per share, a 5.5% increase from the previous buyback.

Economy • August 28, 02:08 PM • 2539 views

Nvidia is set to resume sales of H20 AI chips in China: local buyers are already lining up

Nvidia plans to resume sales of H20 AI chips in mainland China, having received assurances from the US government regarding licensing. Chinese companies, including ByteDance and Tencent, are already placing orders for these chips.

Economy • July 15, 09:06 AM • 4896 views

TikTok creates new version of app ahead of expected US sale - media

TikTok is developing a new version of its app for users in the US, which is planned to launch on September 5. This comes amid negotiations for the sale of TikTok's US assets, the deadline for which has been extended to September 17.

News of the World • July 7, 02:27 PM • 2314 views

Trump announced talks with China on TikTok deal

US President Donald Trump announced the start of negotiations with China on a possible deal regarding TikTok. He noted that the US has "largely" concluded an agreement on the sale of the application.

News of the World • July 5, 09:51 AM • 2277 views

Trump is going to postpone the TikTok ban for the third time

The White House has allowed TikTok to operate in the US for another 90 days to allow time for the sale of the company's stake. Trump wants Americans to be able to use TikTok safely.

News of the World • June 18, 06:32 AM • 2787 views

In China, AI chatbots turned off photo recognition during the local ZNO - "gaokao" exam

Leading AI chatbots in China have temporarily disabled image recognition during the national "gaokao" exam. This was done to prevent cheating by applicants.

News of the World • June 9, 02:29 PM • 3701 views

TikTok launches platform for promoting musicians - “TikTok for Artists”

TikTok has introduced TikTok for Artists with tools for promotion, analytics and audience interaction. The platform is already available in more than 25 countries, including the USA and the EU.

News of the World • June 3, 03:23 PM • 4216 views

TikTok is laying off some US employees this week: what is known

TikTok Shop, a ByteDance division, has announced staffing and organizational changes in the US. The company strives to create a more efficient operating model, despite political and market risks.

News of the World • May 22, 07:50 AM • 3061 views

WSJ: Chinese Huawei is developing a new AI chip, seeking to compete with Nvidia

Huawei plans to test the new Ascend 910D AI processor to replace Nvidia chips. The company is already shipping Ascend 910B/C to customers and developing CloudMatrix 384.

Economy • April 28, 06:09 AM • 4301 views

South Korea accuses DeepSeek of transmitting user data without consent - Reuters

South Korean law enforcement officials have stated that Chinese startup DeepSeek has been transmitting user data and their requests without permission. The company has previously been accused of leaking data to Bytedance.

News of the World • April 24, 10:03 AM • 6338 views