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ByteDance Lands $29.6 Billion Loan to Fuel AI Advances

ByteDance Lands $29.6 Billion Loan to Fuel AI Advances
ByteDance Lands $29.6 Billion Loan to Fuel AI Advances
September 06, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

China’s ByteDance has reportedly secured a $29.6 billion loan from nearly 30 banks. That’s according to a report Friday (Sept. 4) from Reuters, which says...

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China Weighs Blocking Foreign Access to Top AI Models
China Weighs Blocking Foreign Access to Top AI Models
July 07, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

China is reportedly considering a ban on overseas access to its most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models. That’s according to a report Tuesday (July 7)...

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Human-Like AI Services Face Greater Restrictions in China
Human-Like AI Services Face Greater Restrictions in China
July 06, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

China reportedly plans to crack down on artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots that can simulate human emotions. With these new regulations pending, Chinese tech giants ByteDance...

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TikTok Aims to Offer Banking and Payment Services in Brazil
TikTok Aims to Offer Banking and Payment Services in Brazil
April 01, 2026  |  Latin America

TikTok is reportedly seeking permission to provide lending and payment services in Brazil. The social media platform has filed for two licenses with the Brazilian central bank,...

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ByteDance Pauses AI Video Launch Over Copyright Issues
ByteDance Pauses AI Video Launch Over Copyright Issues
March 15, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

ByteDance has reportedly postponed the launch of its new artificial intelligence video-generation model over copyright disputes. According to several news outlets, and as first reported...

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Lawsuit Aims to Reverse TikTok Sale
Lawsuit Aims to Reverse TikTok Sale
March 05, 2026  |  Legal & Regulation

A law firm whose leaders include former Sen. Russ Feingold filed a lawsuit Thursday (March 5) against President Donald Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi Thursday (March 5), aiming to rescind...

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ByteDance Valuation Hits $550 Billion in Planned Share Sale
ByteDance Valuation Hits $550 Billion in Planned Share Sale
February 25, 2026  |  Investments

Investment company General Atlantic is reportedly selling an equity stake in ByteDance valuing it at $550 billion. That’s according to a report Wednesday (Feb. 25)...

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TikTik Owner ByteDance Looks to Build Up US AI Team
TikTik Owner ByteDance Looks to Build Up US AI Team
February 19, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

ByteDance is reportedly hiring for dozens of open positions on its U.S. artificial intelligence (AI) team. That’s according to a report Thursday (Feb. 19) from...

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