Plagued by criticisms about censorship and data security, TikTok’s owner is attempting to shed its Chinese origins.
Bytedance, one of the world’s most valuable start-ups and owner of the short-form video app TikTok, has taken dramatic steps in recent months to establish itself as a credible global company.In mid May, the Chinese company named Kevin Mayer, the head of Disney’s streaming business, to fill dual roles, serving as TikTok’s chief executive and Bytedance’s chief operating officer. In recent months, the company has gone on a hiring spree to strengthen its overseas business, and has promised t
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