The History and Future of TikTok: From a Chinese Startup to a Global Phenomenon Facing Uncertainty in the US
Published: 27 April 2024 at 21:11
Technology
TikTok, originating from the merger of the Chinese apps Toutiao and Musical.ly, grew into a global trendsetter while also posing national security concerns in the US. President Joe Biden signed legislation mandating ByteDance to sell TikTok to a US owner or shut down within a year. ByteDance, founded by entrepreneur Zhang Yimin, acquired Musical.ly for $1 billion and later merged it with TikTok, navigating both success and legal challenges.
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