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US Supreme Court sidesteps dispute on state laws regulating social media
Legal battles over social media control escalate as court decisions differ. The role of content moderation and free speech rights takes center stage in the ongoing debates and legal challenges.
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.
US lawsuit against TikTok to focus on childrens' privacy
TikTok faces challenges from Congress over data access concerns by the Chinese government and a divestiture law requiring ByteDance to sell U.S. assets to avoid a ban.
US billionaire eyes TikTok takeover to save internet from Big Tech
Frank McCourt, a US real estate billionaire, aims to buy TikTok to rescue the internet from the clutches of major platforms that he firmly believes are destroying society and endangering children. To address the problem, McCourt is campaigning for a "new internet" which, he claims, would wrest control of the web away from major platforms like Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, or X. "These platforms have hundreds of thousands of individual attributes about each of us.
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.
Global audiences suspicious of AI-powered newsrooms, report finds
Newsrooms globally are working to address a new challenge with generative artificial intelligence, as tech giants and startups like Google and OpenAI build tools that can offer summaries of information and siphon traffic from news websites.
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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.
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 presses TikTok, Meta and X to crack down on antisemitic posts: report
The Biden administration urges tech companies to tackle antisemitic content. Companies like Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, and TikTok met with U.S. special envoy Deborah Lipstadt to combat rising antisemitism post Hamas attack on southern Israel and Gaza Strip bombardment.
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.
Top EU data regulator says tech giants working closely on AI compliance
Des Hogan, Data Protection Commissioner in Ireland, highlighted the broad powers of national regulators to enforce changes in AI products for data privacy compliance.
TikTok curbs state-backed media amid foreign influence concerns
TikTok on Thursday said it was putting restrictions on state-backed media to counter acts of foreign influence on the platform during an important election year in multiple countries. TikTok defines state-affiliated media as those "whose editorial output or decision-making process is subject to control or influence by a government."
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."
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 creators fear economic blow of US ban
Ayman Chaudhary turned her love for reading into a living on TikTok, posting video snippets about books like those banned in schools in ultra-conservative parts of the United States. She saw books she extolled snapped up by readers, as she shined attention on titles banned from schools or libraries in parts of the country.
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.
US Senator says TikTok divestiture deadline could be extended to one year
The US House of Representatives voted 352-65 on March 13 to give TikTok's ByteDance, about six months to divest the US assets of the short-video app, or face a ban.
Senate Republican leader backs legislation to force Chinese divestment of TikTok
Mitch McConnell called TikTok "America's greatest strategic rival is threatening our security right here on U.S. soil in tens of millions of American homes."
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.
Joe Biden reiterated US concerns over TikTok in call with Xi Jinping: White House
In March, the US House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted to pass a bill giving ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns TikTok, about six months to sell the US assets of the app or face a ban, citing national security concerns. Senators are still undecided on how to proceed.
Chinese TikTok sellers complain of under-fire platform tightening US rule enforcement
Chinese-owned TikTok, which faces the threat of having to divest its US operations or be banned, has in recent weeks taken a harder stance toward enforcing its internal rules, according to five Chinese vendors on the site and an industry association that represents 3,000 Chinese stores selling products online.
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