TikTok Ban Temporarily Halted; Sale Remains Uncertain
A US federal ban on TikTok went into effect on Sunday but was temporarily suspended by President-elect Trump, giving ByteDance more time to find a buyer; several parties have expressed interest, but the sale is complicated by national security concerns surrounding the algorithm.
TikTok Ban Temporarily Halted; Sale Remains Uncertain
A US federal ban on TikTok went into effect on Sunday but was temporarily suspended by President-elect Trump, giving ByteDance more time to find a buyer; several parties have expressed interest, but the sale is complicated by national security concerns surrounding the algorithm.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Delays TikTok Sale, Averts Immediate US Ban
President Trump's announced decree will temporarily delay the mandated sale of TikTok's US operations, averting an immediate ban following a Supreme Court ruling upholding a 2024 law requiring the sale; however, the law remains in effect, and negotiations for a potential partial sale to US entities ...
Trump Delays TikTok Sale, Averts Immediate US Ban
President Trump's announced decree will temporarily delay the mandated sale of TikTok's US operations, averting an immediate ban following a Supreme Court ruling upholding a 2024 law requiring the sale; however, the law remains in effect, and negotiations for a potential partial sale to US entities ...
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48% Bias Score
Digital Services: Ensuring Equal Access Amidst Privacy Concerns
The Hessian State Data Protection Commissioner warns against digital exclusion, as many lack computer or smartphone access, impacting their ability to use essential services; this will be discussed at the European Data Protection Day on January 28th in Berlin.
Digital Services: Ensuring Equal Access Amidst Privacy Concerns
The Hessian State Data Protection Commissioner warns against digital exclusion, as many lack computer or smartphone access, impacting their ability to use essential services; this will be discussed at the European Data Protection Day on January 28th in Berlin.
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40% Bias Score
TikTok Banned in US After Supreme Court Ruling
A US federal ban on TikTok took effect on Saturday, removing the app from app stores and impacting 170 million American users after the Supreme Court upheld a law requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a shutdown; ByteDance chose the latter, despite President-elect Trump indicating a possible 90...
TikTok Banned in US After Supreme Court Ruling
A US federal ban on TikTok took effect on Saturday, removing the app from app stores and impacting 170 million American users after the Supreme Court upheld a law requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a shutdown; ByteDance chose the latter, despite President-elect Trump indicating a possible 90...
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48% Bias Score
TikTok Banned in U.S. Amid National Security Concerns
A bipartisan U.S. law banning TikTok took effect on January 19, 2025, impacting 170 million users due to national security concerns over its Chinese ownership; President-elect Trump may extend the ban.
TikTok Banned in U.S. Amid National Security Concerns
A bipartisan U.S. law banning TikTok took effect on January 19, 2025, impacting 170 million users due to national security concerns over its Chinese ownership; President-elect Trump may extend the ban.
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48% Bias Score
TikTok Temporarily Blocked in US Amidst Legal Battle and Acquisition Offers
A US law banning TikTok took effect on January 19th, temporarily suspending service for 170 million users, although President Trump may grant a 90-day reprieve after assuming office on Monday, following discussions with the Chinese president and amid multiple acquisition offers.
TikTok Temporarily Blocked in US Amidst Legal Battle and Acquisition Offers
A US law banning TikTok took effect on January 19th, temporarily suspending service for 170 million users, although President Trump may grant a 90-day reprieve after assuming office on Monday, following discussions with the Chinese president and amid multiple acquisition offers.
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44% Bias Score
Surveillance Pricing: NSA and FTC Warn of Location-Based Price Discrimination
The NSA and FTC warn about "surveillance pricing," where companies use location and browsing data to charge different prices. Consumers can mitigate this by adjusting app permissions, deleting advertising IDs, and using privacy-centric browsers.
Surveillance Pricing: NSA and FTC Warn of Location-Based Price Discrimination
The NSA and FTC warn about "surveillance pricing," where companies use location and browsing data to charge different prices. Consumers can mitigate this by adjusting app permissions, deleting advertising IDs, and using privacy-centric browsers.
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44% Bias Score
China Condemns US TikTok Ban, Trump Vows to Overturn It
On January 20th, China criticized the US ban on TikTok, emphasizing the app's economic benefits and denying data privacy violations, while President-elect Trump committed to overturning the ban to save jobs.
China Condemns US TikTok Ban, Trump Vows to Overturn It
On January 20th, China criticized the US ban on TikTok, emphasizing the app's economic benefits and denying data privacy violations, while President-elect Trump committed to overturning the ban to save jobs.
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52% Bias Score
Dutch Minister Proposes Bank Data Sharing for Anti-Money Laundering
Dutch Finance Minister Eelco Heinen proposed allowing banks to share client data for anti-money laundering investigations to reduce the current €1.4 billion annual cost and improve efficiency, despite privacy concerns, and plans to discuss this with the privacy watchdog AP.
Dutch Minister Proposes Bank Data Sharing for Anti-Money Laundering
Dutch Finance Minister Eelco Heinen proposed allowing banks to share client data for anti-money laundering investigations to reduce the current €1.4 billion annual cost and improve efficiency, despite privacy concerns, and plans to discuss this with the privacy watchdog AP.
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48% Bias Score
TikTok Banned in US; Trump Promises Solution
On Saturday, a US law banning TikTok went into effect, making the app inaccessible due to concerns about Chinese access to user data and potential manipulation. Incoming President Trump stated he will work towards a solution to reinstate TikTok, with various companies offering significant sums for i...
TikTok Banned in US; Trump Promises Solution
On Saturday, a US law banning TikTok went into effect, making the app inaccessible due to concerns about Chinese access to user data and potential manipulation. Incoming President Trump stated he will work towards a solution to reinstate TikTok, with various companies offering significant sums for i...
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48% Bias Score
Trump Hints at 90-Day TikTok Ban Extension
Former President Donald Trump indicated a likely 90-day extension to a US ban on TikTok, delaying its potential shutdown on January 19, 2025, despite a court order upholding the ban unless Chinese owner ByteDance sells the platform.
Trump Hints at 90-Day TikTok Ban Extension
Former President Donald Trump indicated a likely 90-day extension to a US ban on TikTok, delaying its potential shutdown on January 19, 2025, despite a court order upholding the ban unless Chinese owner ByteDance sells the platform.
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60% Bias Score
TikTok Banned in U.S. Pending Trump Decision
A U.S. ban on TikTok went into effect on Saturday, making the app unavailable to its 170 million American users following a Supreme Court ruling upholding a law requiring its Chinese owner, ByteDance, to sell the app or face a ban; President-elect Trump indicated a potential 90-day extension.
TikTok Banned in U.S. Pending Trump Decision
A U.S. ban on TikTok went into effect on Saturday, making the app unavailable to its 170 million American users following a Supreme Court ruling upholding a law requiring its Chinese owner, ByteDance, to sell the app or face a ban; President-elect Trump indicated a potential 90-day extension.
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48% Bias Score