TikTok
Some of the key events about TikTok
- 2016Launched as a short-form video sharing platform, initially known as Douyin in China
- 2017Expanded internationally under the name TikTok
- 2018Merged with Musical.ly, significantly increasing its user base
- 2018TikTok was fined $5.7 million by the US Federal Trade Commission for illegally collecting personal information from children under 13
- 2019Introduced educational content initiative #EduTok in India
- 2019The app was temporarily banned in India due to concerns about pornographic content and predatory behavior
- 2020Launched $200 million Creator Fund to support content creators
- 2020Implemented new features to combat misinformation and promote digital literacy
- 2020TikTok was accused of censoring content related to Hong Kong protests and other politically sensitive topics
- 2020The app faced scrutiny over its data collection practices and potential ties to the Chinese government
- 2020TikTok was banned in India along with other Chinese apps due to national security concerns
- 2020The Trump administration attempted to ban TikTok in the US, citing national security risks
- 2021Introduced TikTok for Business to help brands engage with users
- 2021Partnered with Shopify to enable in-app shopping experiences
- 2021TikTok paid $92 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over alleged privacy violations
- 2022Launched TikTok Kitchen, a virtual restaurant delivery service
- 2022TikTok admitted that employees in China had accessed US user data
- 2022The app faced criticism for its addictive nature and potential negative impact on mental health, especially among young users
- 2023Introduced new screen time controls to promote digital wellbeing
- 2023TikTok was fined €5 million by French authorities for failing to provide an easy way to refuse cookies
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