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Lawsuit Aims to Reverse TikTok Sale
Legal // March 05, 2026

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 the government’s approval of the sale of TikTok’s U.S. operations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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

Investment company General Atlantic is reportedly selling an equity stake in ByteDance valuing it at $550 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

TikTik Owner ByteDance Looks to Build Up US AI Team
artificial intelligence // February 19, 2026

ByteDance is reportedly hiring for dozens of open positions on its U.S. artificial intelligence (AI) team. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

ByteDance’s Seedance 2.0 Builds Buzz in Expanding Video Generation Market
artificial intelligence // February 12, 2026

The latest artificial intelligence breakthrough from Chinese tech giant ByteDance has ignited fresh excitement in China’s AI sector, with its newly unveiled Seedance 2.0 video-generation model going viral on social media and prompting comparisons to last year’s DeepSeek moment, according to Reuters. Get the Full...

Interviews & Exclusives
Amazon Pushes Alexa Into Full Agent Mode

December 08, 2025
Agentic AI’s intersection with devices like phones, speakers and personal assistants hadn’t been visited much in the Prompt Economy. At least that was the case, up until last week when we heard from an upgraded Alexa+. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS […]

TikTok Divesture Aftermath Focuses on Potential Suitors

April 24, 2024
The clock is running out on TikTok’s U.S. ambitions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Oracle Looks Victorious As Clock Tick-Tocks Down On Deadline For A TikTok Sale

September 14, 2020
Oracle appeared to win the TikTok “sale or no sale” negotiations Sunday night, as several sources reported it had been chosen over Microsoft for U.S. control of the controversial social...

Quick Reads
ByteDance Pauses AI Video Launch Over Copyright Issues

March 15, 2026
ByteDance has reportedly postponed the launch of its new artificial intelligence video-generation model over copyright disputes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to […]

ByteDance Valuation Hits $550 Billion in Planned Share Sale

February 25, 2026
Investment company General Atlantic is reportedly selling an equity stake in ByteDance valuing it at $550 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

TikTik Owner ByteDance Looks to Build Up US AI Team

February 19, 2026
ByteDance is reportedly hiring for dozens of open positions on its U.S. artificial intelligence (AI) team. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

ByteDance’s Seedance 2.0 Builds Buzz in Expanding Video Generation Market

February 12, 2026
The latest artificial intelligence breakthrough from Chinese tech giant ByteDance has ignited fresh excitement in China’s AI sector, with its newly unveiled Seedance 2.0 video-generation model going viral on social...