TikTok (ByteDance)

TikTok is a popular short-form video hosting service owned by the Chinese company ByteDance. The platform is used to make a variety of short-form videos, from genres like dance, comedy, and education, with durations from 15 seconds to 10 minutes. TikTok is the international version of Douyin, which was originally released in the Chinese market in September 2016. Since its launch in 2016, TikTok/Douyin has quickly gained popularity worldwide, becoming one of the most downloaded apps and a cultural phenomenon, particularly among younger users. ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, is a Chinese multinational internet technology company headquartered in Beijing. It was founded in 2012 and has since become one of the world's most valuable startups, known for its use of artificial intelligence in its various content platforms.