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Trump administration reportedly set to be paid $10bn for brokering TikTok deal

Exceptionally rare ‘fee’ to be paid by investors who took control of US operations from Chinese parent company

The Guardian - US

Trump Administration Set to Receive $10B From TikTok Deal: Netizens Say It's 'Shameless Corruption'

The Trump administration is reportedly poised to receive $10 billion from the US TikTok sale, raising international concerns over political cronyism and government involvement in private tech deals. Netizens are calling it 'shameless corruption.'

International Business Times UK

Apple cuts China App Store commission fees after government pressure

The move, which lowers fees to 25%, is a breakthrough for Chinese developers Tencent and ByteDance

The Guardian - US

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China's ByteDance to access 36,000 Blackwell GPU cluster through Malaysia cloud operator — Nvidia confirms no objections, deal is in line with US export controls

Nvidia says it is permissible for ByteDance to use AI clusters outside of China to develop its AI prowess as long as these clusters are built in compliance with the U.S. export controls.

Tom’s Hardware

As the Oscars approach, Hollywood grapples with AI’s growing influence on filmmaking

I teach a course on AI and filmmaking at USC’s School of Cinematic Arts, and lately, rather than planning each session well in advance, I’ve been structuring the class the night before. I’ll browse platforms like X, Substack and YouTube, selecting the most provocative articles and video clips to present…

The Conversation

Kling 3.0 vs Seedance 2.0: Which AI Video Model Wins in 2026?

AI video in 2026 is no longer just about making a pretty 5-second clip. The real question is which model gives creators the best mix of motion realism, control, audio, consistency, and usable workflow. On that standard, Kling 3.0 and Seedance 2.0 are two of the strongest releases of February…

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The 'Singapore-washing' strategy starts to unwind as both China and the U.S. closely scrutinize corporate roots

“Singapore-washing is only credible and effective for companies which fully cut off their operational ties to China," one expert said.

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Apple Geoblocks Downloads, Updates of ByteDance Apps in the US, Says Report—Is TikTok Safe?

Apple has reportedly been geoblocking the downloads and updates of ByteDance's apps in the United States.

International Business Times

Aussie Teens Told Us Exactly How They’re Getting Around The Under 16s Social Media Ban

Australia's social media ban for under 16s is "not working", according to teenagers themselves. Here's how they're jailbreaking back into their accounts.

Pedestrian.tv

TikTok's Meta Quest rival is finally coming to the US this year, alongside a new headset and redesigned OS

Pico is finally coming to the U.S. with an upgraded operating system and a cutting-edge new XR headset.

Android Central

China's AI rise rattles Hollywood

ByteDance's new video tool ignites a fight over intellectual property.

Axios

Netflix And Warner Bros. Are Fighting TikTok Over AI Versions of Stranger Things And Other IPs

Netflix and WB are threatening legal action.

Cinemablend

Netflix joins the fight against Seedance 2.0, with the streamer targeting AI-generated Stranger Things and Kpop Demon Hunters videos: "[We] will not stand by and watch ByteDance treat our valued IP as free, public domain clip art"

Netflix joins Warner Bros., Paramount, and Disney in taking action against Seedance 2.0

Total Film

'We will not stand by and watch': Netflix, Disney, and Warner Bros. threaten legal action over Seedance 2.0 videos starring Marvel, DC, and Stranger Things characters

Furious Hollywood studios have criticized the use of their movies, shows, and characters in ByteDance's AI video generator.

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Euronews

ByteDance says it will add safeguards to AI video tool Seedance 2.0 following Hollywood backlash

After facing mounting pressure from Hollywood alongside legal threats from Disney, ByteDance moves to tighten safeguards on its AI video app, Seedance 2.0.

Euronews

These are China's new AI models that have just been released ahead of the Lunar New Year

Major Chinese AI companies such as Alibaba, ByteDance, and Zhipu have all announced launches in the weeks leading up to the Lunar New Year, while the industry awaits a possible new drop byDeepSeek.

Axios

How Trump saved TikTok: Backstory of a 2-year campaign

One chart, cleverly plopped on the first page, jumped out at Trump. "I'm more popular than Taylor Swift," he crowed.

Total Film

After Tom Cruise's AI fight video goes viral, SAG-AFTRA condemns Seedance 2.0: "This is unacceptable and undercuts the ability of human talent"

SAG-AFTRA isn't happy with ByteDance following that viral AI video of Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise

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The Guardian - UK

TikTok creator ByteDance vows to curb AI video tool after Disney threat

Videos created by new Seedance 2.0 generator go viral, including one of Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt fighting

The Independent UK

Hollywood groups condemn ByteDance's AI video generator, claiming copyright infringement

A new artificial intelligence video generator from Beijing-based ByteDance, the creator of TikTok, is drawing the ire of Hollywood organizations

PC Gamer

The EU declares TikTok's 'infinite scroll' and 'highly personalised recommender system' are 'addictive design in breach of the Digital Services Act'

The European Commission has taken a stance against some of social media's deleterious rhythms.

TechRadar

'This is unacceptable' — SAG-AFTRA reacts with outrage to AI-generated Brad Pitt vs. Tom Cruise 'fight' clip

Someone used ByteDance's Seedance 2.0 generative AI video platform to depict Tom Cruise fighting Brad Pitt, and no one in the film industry is happy about it.

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s over for us’: release of new AI video generator Seedance 2.0 spooks Hollywood

An AI clip featuring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt fighting has caused concern among industry figures

TechRadar

I matched Google's Nano Banana Pro AI image-maker against ByteDance's new Seedream 5.0 model and the real winner surprised me

Comparing images from Nano Banana Pro to Seedream 5.0

The Independent UK

Prominent Hollywood writer says ‘it’s likely over for us’ after viral AI video of Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ screenwriter added that he’s ‘terrified’ by AI developments

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