Category: TikTok (ByteDance)

E.U. Officials Ban TikTok From Employees’ Phones

The New York Times – Business:
The European Commission takes aim at the popular Chinese-owned app, citing “cybersecurity threats.”
Young Tech Workers Are Turning to TikTok to Cope With Layoffs

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Some workers are using the platform to share stories about job cuts, give advice and search for new roles.
The Changing Online Language of Hearts

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
How to show a heart — the universal symbol of love — has shifted on the internet over the years, driven by new technology.
Wanted: Interns Who Can Make TikTok Hits

The New York Times – Business:
The hot new internship for college students is creating TikTok content for brands hawking jewelry, ice cream, sunflower seeds and more.
Influence Networks in Russia Misled European Users, TikTok Says

The New York Times – Business:
The covert and coordinated campaign was disclosed in a new report that also addressed misinformation, fake accounts and moderation struggles.
Senator Calls on Apple and Google to Ban TikTok in App Stores

The New York Times – Business:
Michael F. Bennet, a Colorado Democrat, cited national security, adding to bipartisan pressure on the Chinese-owned video app.
The Unlikely New TikTok Influencers: Old-School Watch Dealers

The New York Times – Business:
Their rapid-fire haggling in Manhattan’s diamond district teases the fantasy of making a market, rather than just being subject to it.
His Boating App Needed a Boost. His Daughter’s TikTok Audience Came Through.

The New York Times – Business:
Jeff Foulk spent years working on Argo Navigation, a GPS app for boats. After a TikTok video, it became one of the App Store’s most popular products.
“The White Lotus” Dance Remix is the Hottest Club Song

The New York Times – Music:
Variations of the spine-tingling intro music have played at rave parties, Australian music festivals and Sundance.
Gen Z Embraces the Distorted Selfie Using Traffic Mirrors

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
As the #NoFilter trend wanes, young people are experimenting with new ways to warp images of themselves online. Enter the traffic mirror.
As Deepfakes Flourish, Countries Struggle With Response

The New York Times – Business:
Few governments have approved regulations, often because of free-speech concerns. New mandates from China could change the tone of the debate on digital forgeries.
Auburn Banned TikTok, and Students Can’t Stop Talking About It

The New York Times – Business:
The school’s prohibition brings a geopolitical fight front and center for TikTok’s biggest fans: young Americans.