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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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TikTok Ban Upheld: Musk's Potential Acquisition Sparks Concerns

Following a US Supreme Court ruling upholding TikTok's ban unless sold to a US company, speculation arose about Elon Musk's potential purchase, prompting concerns from experts about information control and potential misuse by tech billionaires.

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TikTok Effectively Blocked in US

Due to a US executive order, TikTok is unavailable in the US; app stores removed the app, and VPNs are largely ineffective, leaving users with only a complex workaround involving creating new accounts outside the US.

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TikTok US Ban Delayed: Trump to Decide

A potential TikTok ban in the US on January 19th, 2024, due to a foreign ownership deadline, is unlikely to be enforced by the outgoing Biden administration and will be handled by incoming President Trump, despite concerns about Chinese influence and data security.

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Trump's Pressure on EU Social Media Rules Raises Concerns for Democracy and Security

Pressure from Trump's team to weaken EU social media regulations is raising concerns about threats to democracy and European security, as evidenced by Elon Musk's actions on X, including promoting the AfD party in Germany and attacking the UK Labour party, prompting an EU meeting on January 24 to ad...

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Brazil Condemns Meta's Policy Changes, Citing Non-Compliance with Hate Speech Laws

The Brazilian government voiced serious concerns about Meta's relaxed content moderation and canceled US fact-checking program, alleging non-compliance with Brazilian laws protecting fundamental rights, prompting a public hearing and highlighting potential global legal precedents.

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US TikTok Ban: Apple Issues Support Document Amidst Potential Reprieve

A temporary US ban on TikTok and other ByteDance apps on January 19th, 2024, prompted Apple to release an unusual support document explaining app limitations, while President-elect Trump hinted at a potential 90-day reprieve.

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U.S. TikTok Ban Commences Early, Causing Widespread Disruption

The U.S. TikTok ban, initially set for midnight ET on January 19th, began early on January 18th, logging users out around 10:30 p.m. ET, due to a Supreme Court ruling mandating TikTok's separation from ByteDance or removal from U.S. services. President-elect Trump's statement suggests a potential 90...

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US TikTok Ban Looms: ByteDance Faces January 2025 Deadline

Facing a January 19, 2025, deadline, TikTok's US operations must be sold to an American buyer or face a US ban due to national security concerns over its Chinese ownership, prompting user migration to alternative platforms and raising broader issues of internet freedom and global digital fragmentati...

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EU Experts Warn of Trump, Musk Threats to European Democracy

EU experts warn of threats to European democracy from a potential Trump administration and Elon Musk's actions on X, highlighting concerns about algorithm manipulation and interference in the German elections; the EU's Digital Services Act is the key tool to address this but hesitation exists due to...

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Trump's Pressure Threatens European Social Media Regulations

Experts warn that pressure from Trump's team to weaken European social media regulations could undermine democracy and threaten European security, citing Elon Musk's actions as evidence of this risk. The European Commission is investigating these concerns, but fears potential US retaliation.

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US TikTok Ban Looms: January 19th Deadline Approaches

The US government's deadline for TikTok to sell its US operations to a non-adversarial investor expires on January 19th; failure to comply will result in a ban from US app stores and browsers, impacting 170 million users due to alleged data security and propaganda risks.

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