TikTok: Snapshots of past and present

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TikTok was launched in his 2016 and quickly gained worldwide fame as a platform for short videos.

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Now Senate passes bill forcing TikTok’s parent company to sell or face ban, sends to Biden

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originally known as He Douyin in China, but rebranded for international markets in 2018 and achieved global success.

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Monetization and Growth TikTok continues to grow rapidly and offers creators a variety of monetization options.

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TikTok remains a strong social media player and plans to continue to innovate and expand.

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Controversy and Prohibition TikTok has faced bans and scrutiny over privacy and its impact on youth culture.

Personalized Content Its algorithmic feed tailors content to user preferences, boosting engagement

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Music and Viral Trends Many viral songs and dances have come from TikTok, demonstrating its cultural influence.

“Banning TikTok would be an extraordinary step that requires extraordinary justification,” said Becca Branum, a deputy director at the Washington-based Center for Democracy & Technology,