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ByteDance alleges US’s ‘singling out of TikTok’ is unconstitutional

Chinese tech firm claims it spent $2bn to protect user data and that talks with US government ended abruptly in 2022

The Guardian - US

TikTok accuses federal agency of 'political demagoguery' in legal challenge against potential US ban

TikTok on Thursday disclosed a letter the company sent to the government in April accusing the federal agency that once held the platform’s future in its hands of “political demagoguery.”

The Independent UK

TikTok says US refused to engage in serious settlement talks

ByteDance said US government prefers to shut down than work on an ‘effective solution’ to protect US users.

Al Jazeera

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FTC Refers Tiktok Complaint To Department Of Justice

FTC refers TikTok complaint to DOJ for alleged COPPA violations and deceptive practices, sparking legal battle.

Top News

Federal Trade Commission refers complaint about TikTok's adherence to child privacy law to the DOJ

The Federal Trade Commission has referred a complaint against TikTok and its Beijing-based parent company to the Department of Justice

The Independent UK

TikTok is hiring policy managers for ‘shocking and graphic content’

Duties include watching "deeply disturbing content on a daily basis."

Fortune

'If They Can Control the Flow of Information, They Can Control You': BASEDPolitics Sues To Stop TikTok Ban

The plaintiffs hope to "help Republicans and conservatives see why this ban is inconsistent with the free speech values they say they care about."

Reason

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What Does a Looming TikTok Ban Mean for Fashion Trends?

The app has completely changed the style landscape. But a recent legal ruling has put the availability of TikTok in the U.S. after mid-January in even more jeopardy.

Marie Claire

Paris Hilton among those targeted in TikTok hack: Tech & Science Daily podcast

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Evening Standard

TikTok hackers target Paris Hilton, CNN and other high-profile users

Social video app taking steps to tackle cyber-attack on well-known brands and celebrities

The Guardian - UK

CNN and Paris Hilton among TikTok accounts targeted in cyber attack

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Evening Standard

TikTok hit with malicious malware that’s taking over accounts — don’t open those DMs

High profile celebrity and brand accounts hit by malicious malware sent via DMs on TikTok.

Tom’s Guide

Trump tried to ban TikTok, now he’s joined it: So what changed?

The former president garnered over three million followers in just two days after joining the app on Saturday

The Independent UK

Trump joins TikTok and gains 3 million followers in two days

Trump’s launch video gains 56 million views over the weekend

The Independent UK

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International Business Times

Trump Joins TikTok, Which He Once Tried To Ban

Former US president and current White House hopeful Donald Trump has joined TikTok, posting his first video on the wildly popular social media app he once tried to ban while in office.

International Business Times

Trump Joins TikTok Years After Attempting To Ban The App

Trump's decision to join TikTok aims to connect with potential voters, particularly younger ones, ahead of the November election.

The Texas Tribune

Frank McCourt, the billionaire bidding to buy U.S. part of TikTok, wants users to control their data

McCourt said tech companies have to become more democratic in a conversation with The Texas Tribune’s CEO.

Al Jazeera

US activists worry about ‘losing major asset’ TikTok as potential ban looms

Recent decisions by US gov’t and platforms have made organising on TikTok, Instagram much harder for activists.

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Fortune

Some TikTok creators surprisingly support a TikTok ban to protect national security and help people ‘live in the moment again’

A relatively small number of TikTok’s content creators support shutting down the social media platform—even if it would mean one less source of income for them.

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Biden Administration Rejects Tiktok's Offer For Unprecedented Control

Biden administration rejects TikTok's offer for control, sparking legal battle with ByteDance and creators. National security and data privacy at the foref...

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Should Nvidia Be Worried as an AI Price War Escalates in China?

Chinese tech companies have lowered prices for their AI services, triggering a price war. Will the AI price war in China land on U.S. shores, too - and what could it mean for companies like Nvidia?

The Independent UK

White House rejected offer from TikTok allowing US government to oversee social media app

TikTok’s parent company ByteDance made extraordinary offer to the White House in 2022

The Independent UK

TikTok rolls out new rules to limit the reach of state-affiliated media accounts on its platform

TikTok said Thursday its putting in place new rules to limit the reach of state-affiliated media accounts

Reason

Free Speech Unmuted: Free Speech, TikTok (and Bills of Attainder!), with Prof. Alan Rozenshtein (Minnesota Law)

https://youtu.be/tKWqi-ghGuI Can Congress require China-based ByteDance to divest itself of TikTok as a condition for TikTok continuing to be easily accessible in the US? Prof. Alan Rozenshtein (Minnesota) joins Jane Bambauer and me to discuss this.

Fortune

The race to lead China's AI sector heats up as ByteDance, Alibaba and Baidu offer their models at rock-bottom prices

China's AI providers are slashing prices after TikTok-owned ByteDance unveiled new AI models that it claimed cost 99% less than the competition.

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