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Palestine Action ban coupled with Online Safety Act ‘a threat to public debate’

Rights bodies say new law and proscription of direct action group create risk of censorship of Gaza-related content

The Guardian - UK

The EPA Says Greenhouse Gases Are A-OK. Here's What It Means For Your Next Car

The EPA Says Greenhouse Gases Are A-OK. Here's What It Means For Your Next Car

The EPA wants to undo greenhouse gas emission standards for cars and trucks. Meanwhile TikTok's parent company may be trying its hand at cars.

ByteDance AI tool Trae caught spying on users

ByteDance AI tool Trae caught spying on users

ByteDance looks to be collecting huge amounts of user, project and system info from Trae, even when telemetry is toggled off.

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ByteDance clarifies concerns over Trae, its fork of Microsoft’s Visual Studio Code

ByteDance, best known in the west for TikTok, has a new AI-infused code editor forked from Microsoft's Visual Studio Code. Shockingly (or not) it seems it might well be phoning home quite a lot, even if you turn off telemetry.

Windows Central

This robot system by TikTok parent ByteDance can fold clothes and clear your table thanks to AI

The TikTok parent company has been advancing its AI development.

Howard Lutnick Says TikTok Is 'Going Dark' Unless Beijing Agrees To Hand It Over: 'Can't Have Chinese Control…On 100 Million American Phones'

On Thursday, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said that TikTok will be banned unless China allows American ownership and control of the platform's algorithm and technology.

The Feds Roll Back Their Influence Over NPR Only To Claim Greater Influence Over TikTok

Politicians' interest in controlling the content you see shifts from public media to social media.

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TikTok content moderators in Germany strike over AI taking their jobs

TikTok content moderators in Germany strike over AI taking their jobs

Trade union ver.di says about 150 employees in content moderation and content creator outreach are at risk of losing their jobs as TikTok looks to replace them with AI.

'It's a Massive Red Flag': Possible Reasons Why Blackstone Allegedly Walked Away From TikTok Deal

Blackstone's reported exit from the TikTok deal highlights major red flags—geopolitical risks, vetting hurdles, and shifting US-China dynamics.

International Business Times UK

Blackstone Backs Out Of TikTok US Deal As Trump Deadline Looms, China Opposition Mounts: Report

Blackstone Backs Out Of TikTok US Deal As Trump Deadline Looms, China Opposition Mounts: Report

Private equity giant Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:BX) has reportedly withdrawn from a high-profile investor group vying for TikTok's U.S. operations.

Pico's next XR headset could be lighter and smaller than ever, but I hope it just skips to AR glasses instead

Pico's next XR headset could be lighter and smaller than ever, but I hope it just skips to AR glasses instead

TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, is reportedly developing a brand new XR device, but not the one I want.

Broadcom’s Takes on NVIDIA: Why Tomahawk Ultra Could Boost Shares

Broadcom’s Takes on NVIDIA: Why Tomahawk Ultra Could Boost Shares

Broadcom's potential just got raised. Tomahawk Ultra is a battle cry against NVIDIA, adding upside to shares. Easing restraints on China are another good sign.

First the US, Now Canada? TikTok Faces Shutdown — Will Canadians Lose Access to the App?

First the US, Now Canada? TikTok Faces Shutdown — Will Canadians Lose Access to the App?

TikTok faces a potential shutdown in Canada as the government orders its operations to wind down, citing national security.

International Business Times UK

Meta's Metaverse Dreams Tested By New ByteDance Swan Goggles

Mark Zuckerberg's metaverse empire is under siege as ByteDance, TikTok's parent, storms the mixed reality (MR) arena with its Swan goggles.

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Nvidia's China Chip Deal Signals New Tailwind For Chip And AI ETFs

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stocks jumped over 4% in Monday trading after investors rushed in on word that the company may once again be able to sell its high-powered H20 AI chips to China. The U.S. government is reportedly set to issue licenses enabling Nvidia to ship billions of dollars’ worth of…

TikTok owner ByteDance reportedly explores its own mixed-reality headset

ByteDance division is said to be making its own mixed reality goggles.

TikTok owner reportedly building its own XR glasses — rivaling Meta

TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, may be working on a new pair of mixed reality glasses — taking on Meta's future mixed reality devices!

The Independent UK

What to know about a potential deal to keep TikTok running in US

Less than a month after extending a deadline to ban TikTok for the third time, President Donald Trump told reporters late Friday night that, “We pretty much have a deal,” on TikTok

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The Independent UK

How TikTok plans to get around the US ban

International Business Times UK

TikTok App US Sale Update: Trump Says He Has a Buyer – But Will China Agree to the Deal?

According to reports, Chinese President Xi Jinping is holding off on approving any sale until he can use TikTok as leverage in broader trade negotiations with the White House.

The Independent UK

TikTok to build brand new version of its app to avoid US ban

New report claims separate TikTok app will launch in US app stores in September

TikTok To Roll Out New US App As Trump Says 'We Pretty Much Have A Deal:' Report

TikTok is building a new version of its app for U.S. users ahead of a planned sale to American investors, according to a report on Sunday.

Trump Says 'We Pretty Much Have A Deal' As He Reveals US Will Resume TikTok Deal Talks With China Soon

On Friday, President Donald Trump said the U.S. is poised to resume negotiations with China as early as Monday or Tuesday over a potential deal involving TikTok's U.S. operations.

International Business Times UK

'TikTok Fired Me with a ChatGPT Message': Ex-Employee Slams Company's Brutal, Inhuman Culture

A TikTok employee was fired via ChatGPT email, exposing ByteDance's "toxic and chaotic" work culture, including alleged discrimination, poor facilities, and PII mishandling.

Meta, TikTok Can Be Held Liable For Subway Surfing Death Of 15-Year-Old Boy Addicted To Viral Challenges, Says New York Judge

A New York state judge says the mother of a Manhattan teen who died subway surfing can try to hold Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) and TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, legally responsible for fueling her son's fatal stunt addiction.

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