Daily Tech Headlines TikTok Has Over 200 Million Users In Europe - DTH
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Sep 5, 2025 TikTok's popularity skyrockets, surpassing 200 million users in Europe, showcasing the platform's rapid growth. Tesla proposes a staggering $1 trillion compensation package for Elon Musk, stirring discussions around executive pay. Meanwhile, OpenAI gears up to create its own chips, signaling a new phase in tech innovation. The conversation also highlights social media regulation trends, including Nepal's crackdown, and Facebook's efforts to target younger audiences with fun updates.
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TikTok's Massive European Reach
- TikTok now reaches over 200 million monthly active users across 32 European countries, roughly one in three citizens.
- The app's rapid global growth, over 1 billion users, highlights its strong foothold especially with teenagers.
Elon Musk's $1 Trillion Pay Proposal
- Tesla proposed a 10-year pay plan for Elon Musk that could be worth up to $1 trillion tied to reaching an $8 trillion valuation.
- The proposal would also raise Musk's control to 25 percent, reflecting the company's push to consolidate his voting power.
OpenAI Developing Its Own AI Chips
- OpenAI plans to build custom AI chips (XPUs) next year to reduce dependence on NVIDIA and expand its compute fleet.
- The chips are for internal use, designed with Broadcom, and aim to mitigate GPU shortages and cut costs.