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TikTok Returns to U.S. Users After Trump’s Promise to Pause Divest-or-Ban Law
TikTok has returned to service in the United States following a dramatic 14-hour blackout triggered by a divest-or-ban law targeting its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. The app's restoration came after President-elect Donald Trump vowed on Sunday to halt enforcement of the law and shield tech companies from potential penalties, providing temporary relief for TikTok and its millions of U.S. users. 
TikTok has returned to service in the United States following a dramatic 14-hour blackout triggered by a divest-or-ban law targeting its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. The app's restoration came after President-elect Donald Trump vowed on Sunday to halt enforcement of the law and shield tech companies from potential penalties, providing temporary relief for TikTok and its millions of U.S. users. -
TikTok Says It Will ‘Go Dark’ Across America on Sunday Without Immediate Government Intervention
TikTok announced late Friday that it will "go dark" in the United States on Sunday unless the government provides immediate assurances that the video-sharing platform will not face penalties under a looming federal ban. The app's statement follows the Supreme Court's decision earlier that day to uphold a law requiring TikTok's Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to divest from the platform or face removal from app stores and hosting services. TikTok announced late Friday that it will "go dark" in the United States on Sunday unless the government provides immediate assurances that the video-sharing platform will not face penalties under a looming federal ban. The app's statement follows the Supreme Court's decision earlier that day to uphold a law requiring TikTok's Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to divest from the platform or face removal from app stores and hosting services. -
EU Expands Probe Into Elon Musk's X Over Content Moderation Ahead of Trump Inauguration
The European Commission announced on Friday that it is intensifying its investigation into Elon Musk's social media platform, X, over potential breaches of the European Union's content moderation rules under the Digital Services Act (DSA). This move comes just days before U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, adding a layer of geopolitical complexity to the ongoing scrutiny of big tech companies. 
The European Commission announced on Friday that it is intensifying its investigation into Elon Musk's social media platform, X, over potential breaches of the European Union's content moderation rules under the Digital Services Act (DSA). This move comes just days before U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, adding a layer of geopolitical complexity to the ongoing scrutiny of big tech companies. -
TikTok Prepares for U.S. Shutdown Amid Looming Federal Ban: Report
TikTok is preparing to suspend its platform for U.S. users as early as Sunday, sources familiar with the matter said, unless the Supreme Court intervenes to block a federal ban set to take effect. The planned shutdown, which would affect millions of users nationwide, marks the latest development in the escalating scrutiny over TikTok's ties to Chinese parent company ByteDance. 
TikTok is preparing to suspend its platform for U.S. users as early as Sunday, sources familiar with the matter said, unless the Supreme Court intervenes to block a federal ban set to take effect. The planned shutdown, which would affect millions of users nationwide, marks the latest development in the escalating scrutiny over TikTok's ties to Chinese parent company ByteDance. -
TikTok Refugees Create Unexpected Cultural Bridges on China’s RedNote App
As the potential ban on TikTok looms in the United States, a significant number of American users are turning to RedNote, a Chinese social media app officially known as Xiaohongshu. The app, long popular in China for lifestyle content and cultural exchange, has surged to the top of Apple's US App Store, creating a new frontier for digital interactions between American and Chinese users. 
As the potential ban on TikTok looms in the United States, a significant number of American users are turning to RedNote, a Chinese social media app officially known as Xiaohongshu. The app, long popular in China for lifestyle content and cultural exchange, has surged to the top of Apple's US App Store, creating a new frontier for digital interactions between American and Chinese users. -
Nvidia Criticizes Biden’s AI Export Rules, Seeks Alignment with Trump Administration
In a sharp critique of the Biden administration's newly unveiled regulations on artificial intelligence (AI) chip exports, Nvidia has positioned itself as an outspoken opponent of the outgoing administration's approach, while signaling alignment with the incoming Trump administration. The sweeping rules, intended to restrict access to advanced AI technology for adversarial nations, have drawn both industry and geopolitical attention. 
In a sharp critique of the Biden administration's newly unveiled regulations on artificial intelligence (AI) chip exports, Nvidia has positioned itself as an outspoken opponent of the outgoing administration's approach, while signaling alignment with the incoming Trump administration. The sweeping rules, intended to restrict access to advanced AI technology for adversarial nations, have drawn both industry and geopolitical attention. -
Lemon8 Gains Traction as TikTok Ban Looms, but Legal Uncertainty Clouds Future
Lemon8, a social media platform owned by ByteDance, has seen a surge in popularity as creators and users anticipate a potential ban on its sister app, TikTok, in the United States. The app, which combines the visual appeal of Instagram and Pinterest with TikTok's short-form video functionality, has climbed app store rankings, reflecting its growing appeal among users. However, Lemon8's fate remains closely tied to the ongoing legal and political battles surrounding ByteDance and its portfolio of apps. 
Lemon8, a social media platform owned by ByteDance, has seen a surge in popularity as creators and users anticipate a potential ban on its sister app, TikTok, in the United States. The app, which combines the visual appeal of Instagram and Pinterest with TikTok's short-form video functionality, has climbed app store rankings, reflecting its growing appeal among users. However, Lemon8's fate remains closely tied to the ongoing legal and political battles surrounding ByteDance and its portfolio of apps. -
Meta Ends Fact-Checking, Embraces Community Notes Amid Political Shift
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, announced a sweeping overhaul of its content moderation policies, including the elimination of its fact-checking program. CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled the changes on Tuesday, citing a commitment to restoring free expression and reducing errors in content removal. The move signals a significant ideological pivot for the social media giant, echoing a similar strategy implemented by Elon Musk at X, formerly Twitter. 
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, announced a sweeping overhaul of its content moderation policies, including the elimination of its fact-checking program. CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled the changes on Tuesday, citing a commitment to restoring free expression and reducing errors in content removal. The move signals a significant ideological pivot for the social media giant, echoing a similar strategy implemented by Elon Musk at X, formerly Twitter. -
Apple Faces Mounting Challenges in China as Foreign Smartphone Sales Plunge 47%
Apple's dominance in China's smartphone market is under increasing pressure as foreign mobile phone shipments fell sharply in November. According to data from the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT), shipments of foreign smartphones dropped 47.4% year-on-year to 3.04 million units, the lowest levels in recent memory. The figure also represents a staggering 51% decline compared to the previous month. 
Apple's dominance in China's smartphone market is under increasing pressure as foreign mobile phone shipments fell sharply in November. According to data from the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT), shipments of foreign smartphones dropped 47.4% year-on-year to 3.04 million units, the lowest levels in recent memory. The figure also represents a staggering 51% decline compared to the previous month. -
Apple Settles $95 Million Siri Privacy Lawsuit Over Accidental User Recordings
Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging that its Siri voice assistant inadvertently recorded users' private conversations and shared the information with third parties without consent. The settlement, filed in federal court in Oakland, California, is subject to approval by U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White. 
Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging that its Siri voice assistant inadvertently recorded users' private conversations and shared the information with third parties without consent. The settlement, filed in federal court in Oakland, California, is subject to approval by U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White.
