Zhang Yiming: From Aspiring Scientist to TikTok Mogul

This chapter explores the life of Zhang Yiming, founder of TikTok's parent company ByteDance, illustrating his rise to billionaire status amidst the app's explosive popularity. It delves into his early influences, university experiences, and eventual shift from biology to software engineering, highlighting his journey through various tech roles before building TikTok. The discussion also addresses the app's societal impact, user engagement, and the implications of artificial intelligence on attention spans.

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