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Washington PostNovember 2, 2021

According to the company, employees have been told that they should not work beyond 7 p.m. and should seek permission in advance to stay beyond that time. Those who work longer without prior approval can still apply for compensation or time off. The 996 schedule refers to expectations that employees work 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., six days a week.

ByteDance, the owner of TikTok and its Chinese version Douyin, implemented new rules Monday to discourage staff from working overtime, becoming one of the first major Chinese technology companies to push back against the industry's punishing work culture known as "996." According to the company, employees have been told that they should not work beyond 7 p.m.
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ByteDance, the owner of TikTok and its Chinese version Douyin, implemented new rules Monday to discourage staff from working overtime, becoming one of the first major Chinese technology companies to push back against the industry's punishing work culture known as "996." According to the company, employees have been told that they should not work beyond 7 p.m.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2021/11/01/china-tiktok-bytedance-workers/
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MarketWatchOctober 19, 2022

Douyin’s 600 million daily active users will be able to link their accounts to Jinri Toutiao and shop within the popular news aggregation app.

TikTok’s Chinese version Douyin adds shopping to news app in e-commerce push
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TikTok’s Chinese version Douyin adds shopping to news app in e-commerce push
https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3196456/tiktoks-chinese-version-douyin-adds-shopping-bytedance-news-app-prepares-movie-ticketing-service-e
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MarketWatchOctober 19, 2022

TikTok, Boom, which premieres on WTTW and PBS as part of Independent Lens on October 24, explores some of the controversy surrounding the popular social media app, including privacy issues, mental health ramifications, and lack of transparency around content moderation.

New Documentary Explores the Complicated and Controversial Power of TikTok
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New Documentary Explores the Complicated and Controversial Power of TikTok
https://interactive.wttw.com/playlist/2022/10/19/new-documentary-explores-complicated-controversial-power-tiktok
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MarketWatchOctober 19, 2022

Tech companies are about to report a decline in earnings after two years of pandemic boomtimes, and forecasts for the holiday season aren’t expected to be...

Tech earnings are about to dive, and there's no life preserver in sight
MarketWatch
Tech earnings are about to dive, and there's no life preserver in sight
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/tech-earnings-are-about-to-dive-and-theres-no-life-preserver-in-sight-11666110559
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AList DailyOctober 18, 2022

The U.S. and its allies have addressed fears the social media site could be a national security risk, with China seeking to peddle influence or harvest data.

Is TikTok Owned by the Chinese Communist Party?
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Is TikTok Owned by the Chinese Communist Party?
https://www.newsweek.com/tiktok-owned-controlled-china-communist-party-ccp-influence-1752415
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AList DailyOctober 18, 2022

Recently, ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, has sliced its “Party Island” project, a virtual social app launched in July this year, according to news media CLS. Party Island was taken off app stores shortly after launch, pending regulator’s approval. PingWest has confirmed the decision with a ByteDanc…

ByteDance shuts down its virtual social app Party Island
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ByteDance shuts down its virtual social app Party Island
https://en.pingwest.com/w/10889
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AList DailyOctober 18, 2022

ByteDance’s TikTok has set a goal to reach 1.05 billion daily active users (DAUs) globally by the end of 2022. The popular short video platform currently has more than 800 million DAUs.

TikTok Aims to Pass 1B Global Daily Active Users, to Start E-Commerce in Brazil
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TikTok Aims to Pass 1B Global Daily Active Users, to Start E-Commerce in Brazil
https://pandaily.com/tiktok-aims-to-pass-1b-global-daily-active-users-to-start-e-commerce-in-brazil/
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AList DailyOctober 18, 2022

Building a brand and connecting with target audiences is possible largely through social media. Here is a list of the top social platforms in 2022.

20 Top Social Media Networks of 2022
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20 Top Social Media Networks of 2022
https://www.practicalecommerce.com/top-social-media-networks-of-2022
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AList DailyOctober 18, 2022

TikTok has leapfrogged Netflix to become the second most popular app in the US, with only YouTube retaining the crown for under 35s viewing, according to new research from Omdia. The findings, which come from Omdia’s latest consumer survey, show that TikTok remains heavily skewed by age and occupi…

Exclusive: TikTok overtakes Netflix as most popular app with under 35s in US
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Exclusive: TikTok overtakes Netflix as most popular app with under 35s in US
https://tbivision.com/2022/10/18/exclusive-tiktok-overtakes-netflix-as-most-popular-app-with-under-35s-in-us/
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AList DailyOctober 18, 2022

TIKTOK is a popular social media app that allows creators to post videos up to 10 minutes long. Sometimes, creators have run into a message stating that their video is under review, and now users w…

Why is my TikTok under review?...
AList Daily
Why is my TikTok under review?...
https://www.the-sun.com/tech/6468957/why-is-tiktok-under-review-meaning-explained/
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AList DailyOctober 18, 2022

A new VR headset challenges Meta’s crown. The Pico 4 wins in some areas, but you might still want to wait for the Quest 3.

Pico 4 VR Headset Review: Meta Quest 2 Has Competition
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Pico 4 VR Headset Review: Meta Quest 2 Has Competition
https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/pico-4-vr-headset-review-meta-quest-2-has-competition/
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AList DailyOctober 18, 2022

TikTok has announced that it will raise the minimum age required for creators to go live on the app, while also introducing a new adults-only streaming category.

TikTok To Introduce Adult-Only Streams, Raise Minimum Age For Creators To Go Live
AList Daily
TikTok To Introduce Adult-Only Streams, Raise Minimum Age For Creators To Go Live
https://www.benzinga.com/news/22/10/29301174/tiktok-to-introduce-adult-only-streams-raise-minimum-age-for-creators-to-go-live
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AList DailyOctober 18, 2022

This week in social media news, we’re looking at the launch of TikTok World, Kanye West’s new social platform purchase as well as a new brand activation in Roblox from...

TikTok Amps Up Brand Appeal With Ad Tech Tools
AList Daily
TikTok Amps Up Brand Appeal With Ad Tech Tools
https://www.alistdaily.com/social/social-media-news-101722/
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Herald BulletinOctober 17, 2022

TikTok signals creators are central to its courtship of advertisers: The platform announces a number of updates, with its creator marketplace upgrades being most significant.

TikTok's creator marketplace push is likely to capture more of advertisers' budgets
Herald Bulletin
TikTok's creator marketplace push is likely to capture more of advertisers' budgets
https://www.insiderintelligence.com/content/tiktok-s-creator-marketplace-push-likely-capture-more-of-advertisers-budgets
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Herald BulletinOctober 17, 2022

The appeal of TikTok, among teens and adults alike, now goes far beyond the addictiveness of its trademark short, funny videos. An increasing number of people, even some of my

Scott Underwood column: TikTok has the world dancing on its strings
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Scott Underwood column: TikTok has the world dancing on its strings
https://www.heraldbulletin.com/opinion/scott-underwood-column-tiktok-has-the-world-dancing-on-its-strings/article_3403214e-4d54-11ed-b113-cb000c97b748.html
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Yahoo FinanceOctober 16, 2022

Meta Platforms stock continues to underperform tech peers as the social media company spends its money generating demand for a future in the metaverse.

'Mark Zuckerberg is telling us he doesn't think he has a core business': Meta Analyst
Yahoo Finance
'Mark Zuckerberg is telling us he doesn't think he has a core business': Meta Analyst
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/mark-zuckerberg-is-telling-us-he-doesnt-think-he-has-a-core-business-meta-analyst-122101655.html
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FOX 10 PhoenixOctober 15, 2022

Experts warn the TikTok algorithm is likely being manipulated to fit Chinese Communist Party’s ambitions.

TikTok algorithm mystery: What we know, and don’t know, about the Chinese government's control of the app
FOX 10 Phoenix
TikTok algorithm mystery: What we know, and don’t know, about the Chinese government's control of the app
https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/tiktok-algorithm-mystery-chinese-governments-control
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DevdiscourseOctober 13, 2022

ByteDance has begun talks with music labels about expanding its Resso streaming service globally to compete with industry leaders. The company wants the service to eventually be integrated with TikTok.

TikTok Parent ByteDance Sets Sights on Spotify With Music-Streaming Expansion
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TikTok Parent ByteDance Sets Sights on Spotify With Music-Streaming Expansion
https://www.wsj.com/articles/tiktok-parent-bytedance-plans-music-streaming-expansion-11665602937