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China leading generative AI patents race, UN report says
Generative AI, which produces text, images, computer code and even music from existing information, is exploding with more than 50,000 patent applications filed in the past decade, according to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), which oversees a system for countries to share recognition of patents.
China's ByteDance working with Broadcom to develop advanced AI chip
China's ByteDance collaborates with U.S. chip designer Broadcom to develop a 5nm AI processor, ensuring a stable supply of high-end chips for TikTok and other apps amid U.S.-China tensions.
TikTok reveals THIS interactive, custom-made feature ahead of Taylor Swift Eras Tour's next shows
Taylor Swift is a massive household name when it comes to not only playback music, but also for live concerts, one of which is the Eras Tour. Swifties are now gearing up for Taylor Swift's London show and TikTok has risen to the occasion to introduce a new interactive feature around the popular music star.
US regulator says TikTok may be violating child privacy law
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Tuesday that it had referred a complaint against TikTok to the Justice Department, saying the popular video sharing app may be violating child privacy laws. FTC chair Lina Khan said Tuesday on X that the follow-up investigation had "found reason to believe that TikTok is violating or about to violate" COPPA and other federal laws.
ByteDance plans $2.1 billion investment in Malaysia for AI, minister says
As part of the deal, the latest in a number of global tech companies expanding into Southeast Asia, ByteDance will also expand its data centre facilities in Malaysia's Johor state through an additional 1.5 billion ringgit investment, Investment, Trade And Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz said.
TikTok says cyberattack targeted brands and celebrity accounts, including CNN
TikTok takes measures to stop cyberattack targeting brand and celebrity accounts, including CNN. ByteDance challenges law requiring TikTok sale by January to avoid ban.
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Donald Trump joins the TikTok video platform he once sought to ban
Politico, which first reported the news, said he posted a launch video on his account on Saturday night. The video showed Trump greeting fans at an Ultimate Fighting Championship fight in Newark, New Jersey.
Meta's Facebook says it is attracting most young adults in 3 years
Meta's Facebook app is attracting a high number of young adults, aiming to appeal to a younger audience compared to its older user base. The growth is attributed to efforts to compete with TikTok and engage users through features like Marketplace and Groups.
TikTok preparing a US copy of the app's core algorithm
TikTok is developing a clone of its recommendation algorithm for its U.S. users to operate independently from its Chinese parent, ByteDance, amid concerns over data privacy and political scrutiny.
US court to hear challenges to potential TikTok ban in September
A U.S. appeals court sets a fast-track schedule to consider challenges to a new law requiring ByteDance to divest TikTok's U.S. assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban, joined by TikTok, ByteDance, and TikTok content creators.
TikTok creators file suit to block US divestment or ban law
The suit, which seeks injunctive relief, says the law threatens free speech and "promises to shutter a discrete medium of communication that has become part of American life."
Chinese ecommerce giants face delicate balance between discounts, profit
Alibaba's earnings reports are crucial indicators for China's consumer sentiment, influenced by competition from Pinduoduo and Douyin. The demand for discounts affects revenue and profit margins, posing challenges for selling premium products.
TikTok to label AI-generated content from OpenAI and elsewhere
TikTok introduces Content Credentials to label AI content amid U.S. election concerns. Tech coalition fights AI misuse. TikTok expands labeling to external content. Industry adopts the technology for authenticity verification and compliance. Legal battle continues over U.S. divestment law.
TikTok, ByteDance sue to block US law seeking sale or ban of app
TikTok and ByteDance file lawsuit to block law forcing divestiture or ban, citing First Amendment violations. Concerns over Jan. 19 deadline and national security issues. Ongoing conflict between U.S. and China over tech.
TikTok's boss goes from reserved tech executive to Met Gala chair
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos appeared as the ball's honorary chair in 2012. Four years later, when Apple was a Met Gala sponsor, its CEO, Tim Cook, showed up in tux and tails. And Instagram supplied cash in 2022. The 2024 event is sponsored, in part, by TikTok, the social media goliath whose future looks murkier than that of Condé Nast, the publisher of Vogue, The New Yorker and other magazines, which has laid off employees and shuttered or sold off some of its publications in recent years.
Nepalis fight TikTok ban in court, or ignore it entirely
When Nepal suddenly announced a ban on TikTok last year, lawyer Sunil Rajan Singh was determined to fight what he said was a government effort to hide its wrongdoings. Others like Singh are determined to fight. The hugely popular video-sharing platform has faced restrictions in several countries for allegedly breaking data rules and for its supposed harmful impact on youth.
How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threat
TikTok's tumultuous journey includes growth from a teen app to a global trendsetter, facing national security concerns and ownership disputes. The app navigates controversies, bans, and security issues, culminating in a congressional bill for a U.S. sale or ban.
US courts may take note of India’s stance on TikTok: FCC chief Brendan Carr
India's TikTok actions may influence US courts as ByteDance battles the ban. Biden's divestment order, Chew's defense, Carr's skepticism, and First Amendment protection are key. China and India's relevance in potential litigation.
ByteDance prefers TikTok shutdown in US if legal options fail: report
ByteDance considers shutting down TikTok over U.S. ban legislation, unlikely to sell due to crucial algorithms. China opposes forced sale. Mnuchin shows interest. ByteDance's secret: the TikTok algorithm.
TikTok CEO expects to defeat US restrictions: 'We aren't going anywhere'
TikTok CEO Chew optimistic in legal fight against Biden's TikTok ban. ByteDance has 270 days to sell U.S. assets. Concerns over Chinese ownership. U.S. lawmakers pass bill. Tech war between Washington and Beijing escalates.
Explainer: What happens now that US TikTok bill has been passed?
ByteDance has 9 months to divest TikTok after Biden signs the bill. Potential injunctions could affect the sale process. Previous attempts by Trump and Biden regarding TikTok and WeChat bans are referenced in the article.
US Senate passes TikTok divestment-or-ban bill, Joe Biden set to make it law
U.S. Senate approves bill for ByteDance to divest TikTok within 9 months, addressing national security concerns. President Biden will sign the legislation, impacting the future of Chinese-owned apps in the U.S.
TikTok says US House bill that could ban app would 'trample' free speech
The House passed the legislation on Saturday by a margin of 360 to 58. It now moves to the Senate where it could be taken up for a vote in the coming days. President Joe Biden has previously said he would sign the legislation on TikTok.
X owner Elon Musk says opposed to US ban of competitor TikTok
Elon Musk on Friday came out against banning TikTok in the United States, even if it would mean less competition for his social media platform X, formerly Twitter, as the initiative sees fresh bipartisan momentum in Congress. "TikTok should not be banned in the USA, even though such a ban may benefit the X platform," Musk said in a post on the social network he acquired in 2022.
ByteDance profits jump 60%, beating tech rivals: report
The profits of TikTok owner ByteDance jumped around 60 percent in 2023, Bloomberg reported Wednesday citing sources, beating online rivals Tencent and Alibaba. The reported results mark the first time that ByteDance has overtaken archrival Tencent in both revenue and profit, Bloomberg said, adding that the internal figures had not been independently audited.
TikTok's popularity among European politicians rises despite security fears
With European elections approaching in June, mainstream politicians are wary of ceding ground to fringe parties who have successfully exploited its short video format. But TikTok is under increasing scrutiny in the West due to fears that user data from the app owned by Beijing-based company ByteDance could end up in the hands of the Chinese government.
Chuck Schumer says US Senate can make progress on TikTok bill
The Senate is returning to work next week after a two-week recess. The U.S. House of Representatives voted 352-65 on March 13 to give TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, about six months to divest the U.S. assets of the short-video app, or face a ban.
ByteDance researcher wrongly added to AI safety groupchat: US standards body
The researcher was added to a Slack instance for discussions between members of NIST's U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute Consortium, according to a person familiar with the matter.
US standards body says ByteDance researcher wrongly added to AI safety groupchat
A ByteDance researcher was wrongly added to NIST's groupchat but swiftly removed. Concerns over TikTok's privacy amidst a U.S. House bill targeting ByteDance. The AI Safety Institute evaluates AI risks and develops deployment guidelines.
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