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"Alpine divorce" is a viral internet term describing situations where someone allegedly abandons their partner during a hike or outdoor trip as a symbolic breakup. Trending on platforms like TikTok and X, the phrase appears to be mostly social media slang rather than a widespread real-world relationship trend.

This high-profile case coincides with ByteDance's aggressive expansion in AI development. The company's chatbot, Doubao, launched in August 2023, has already become the leading AI chatbot in China, boasting 51 million monthly active users by October

TikTok launched a range of new feature for its users in Europe to comply with the Digital Services Act

The company has requested non-US-based employees who own stock options in the firm to declare whether they are American citizens.

Currently available in the US, France, Brazil, it is expected to roll out to more regions

The change from bimonthly to quarterly reviews shows how ByteDance wants to sharpen operational adjustments in line with its reorganisation efforts and expansion initiatives.

TikTok said Friday that it's planning two more European data centers, as the popular Chinese-owned video sharing app seeks to allay growing concerns about data privacy for its users in the West. TikTok has been under fire from European and American authorities over concerns that it could scoop up masses...

Some teams will see nearly a third of their staff cut in the latest round of lay-offs for the TikTok owner, people familiar with the matter said.

The European Commission said it has given the Chinese-owned video app TikTok one month to answer complaints from a consumer group.