TikTok parent ByteDance secures $29.6 billion loan to fuel its AI expansion
ByteDance, the Chinese technology conglomerate best known for its short‑video platform TikTok, has taken a significant step toward cementing its position in the artificial intelligence arena by arranging a massive $29.6 billion loan. The financing, sourced from a consortium of domestic banks and state‑backed lenders, is intended to underwrite a sweeping program of investment in AI‑focused data ce…
Sept. 14, 2026, 9:43 a.m.