Ex-ByteDance Executive Accuses TikTok Parent Company of ‘Lawlessness’
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Ex-ByteDance Executive Accuses TikTok Parent Company of ‘Lawlessness’

The former executive sued ByteDance, which owns TikTok, for wrongful termination and accused the company of lifting content from rivals and “supreme access” by the Chinese Communist Party.
The Shining Promise and Dashed Dreams of China’s Live Shopping Craze
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The Shining Promise and Dashed Dreams of China’s Live Shopping Craze

Star sellers can amass huge followings and eye-popping fortunes, through a format that mixes consumerism and entertainment. But competition is fierce, and the government is watching.
TikTok Appears to Push Harmful Posts to Young Users, Researchers Say
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TikTok Appears to Push Harmful Posts to Young Users, Researchers Say

TikTok starts recommending content tied to eating disorders and self-harm to 13-year-olds within 30 minutes of their joining the platform, according to a report.