Chinese parent ByteDance says the popular short-video app will operate in the U.S. under comprehensive data privacy and cybersecurity measures
Published: Jan. 23, 2026 6:55 p.m. GMT+8, Updated: Jan. 23, 2026 10:32 p.m.
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