The US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) clarified that a ByteDance researcher was mistakenly added to a groupchat for American AI safety experts last week.
The individual, erroneously included by a consortium member, was swiftly removed upon NIST's discovery of the affiliation.
ByteDance and the researcher did not respond to requests for comment.
The incident raised concerns given TikTok's se...

To reduce the negative list for foreign investment access, expand the opening up for telecommunication and healthcare sectors, and scrap the negative list of manufacturing.
To expand access to foreign financial institutions in the banking and insurance sectors.
To expand the business scope for the domestic bond market, allow foreign financial institutions to underwrite onshore bonds.
To expand pilot projects for Limited Partners...

Canadian authorities are investigating TikTok's investment program, according to reports from Chinese media.
Details of the Canadian investigation remain undisclosed, with officials refraining from commenting on its relation to the U.S. ban.
In September 2023, the Canadian Cabinet initiated a national security review of TikTok's expansion proposal.
TikTok pledges to support Canada's investigation, emphasizing its commitment to platform security...

Republican Representative Mike Gallagher suggests ByteDance investors could benefit from a TikTok sale, easing concerns over Chinese influence. Efforts to address this issue gained momentum in an election year.
Gallagher's House bill, aimed at forcing ByteDance to divest TikTok, received bipartisan support. While concerns exist over banning TikTok, Gallagher believes a sale could happen before November. He argues it would en...