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TikTok removed more than 104 million videos in the first half of 2020 — Engadget

TikTok’s latest transparency report states that it removed 104 million clips during the first six months of 2020, writes Nick Summers. Here is the link:...

Oracle confirms deal with TikTok-owner ByteDance to become ‘trusted technology provider’ — CNBC

The deal still needs U.S. government approval, writes Jordan Novet. Here is the link: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/09/14/oracle-confirms-deal-with-tiktok-owner-bytedance-to-become-trusted-technology-provider.html

Microsoft could buy TikTok for as much as $30 billion — CNBC

Microsoft has already agreed to transfer all of TikTok’s code from China to the U.S. within one year if the deal goes through, writes...

Trump says he will ban TikTok through an executive action — CNBC

Trump’s comments come as it was reported Friday that Microsoft has held talks to buy the TikTok video-sharing mobile app from Chinese owner ByteDance,...

Why it matters that TikTok wants to reveal its algorithms — Recode

A blog post from TikTok chief executive Kevin Mayer proclaimed that all platforms should “disclose their algorithms, moderation policies, and data flows to regulators”,...