data governance
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ByteDance’s Response to Third-Party Tool Ban: Not a Blanket Ban, Compliant Tools Can Still Be Used
ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, is restricting internal use of third-party AI tools like Cursor and Windsurf starting June 30th to mitigate data leakage risks. The company will prioritize its in-house assistant, Trae. This move, prompted by security concerns related to individual employee accounts and regional availability issues, is not a complete ban. Approved tools meeting compliance standards can still be requested and utilized after undergoing assessments.