Tag #Technology Regulation

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Channel 4 CEO warns of tech's threat to truth and democracy

Channel 4's CEO warns of tech's disregard for truth, citing a survey showing over half of Gen Z in the UK believe a dictator would improve the country, while 45% of young men feel gender equality has gone "far enough.

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EU Court Hears Google Antitrust Appeal: Former Colleagues Clash

Alfonso Lamadrid, formerly of the European Commission's legal team and now representing Google, faces off against his former colleague Fernando Castillo in the appeal of Google's €4 billion antitrust fine; the outcome will significantly impact future EU tech regulation.

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Trump's Return to Power: Immediate and Long-Term Implications

On Monday, Donald Trump began his second term as US President, outlining plans to reverse climate policies, expand US territory, limit tech regulation, and roll back diversity initiatives, potentially impacting global affairs significantly.

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TikTok Ban: VPN Circumvention Largely Ineffective

A nationwide TikTok ban in the U.S. took effect, but attempts to circumvent the ban using VPNs proved largely unsuccessful due to measures employed by TikTok, such as blocking accounts registered with U.S. phone numbers and using geolocation tracking.

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TikTok Banned in U.S. Despite Trump's Extension Proposal

A bipartisan bill banning TikTok in the U.S. went into effect on Sunday, despite President-elect Trump suggesting a 90-day extension; major tech companies complied, removing the app from their stores, while Speaker Mike Johnson asserted that the law will be enforced.

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bbc.com
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US TikTok Ban Sparks Concerns of Global Spread

The US will ban TikTok on Sunday due to national security concerns related to its Chinese ownership, prompting predictions of a global ban mirroring previous actions against Huawei and Kaspersky, although the incoming President's opposition introduces uncertainty.

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dailymail.co.uk
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House of Lords Rejects Government's AI Copyright Bill

The UK House of Lords voted 145 to 126 to amend the Data (Use and Access) Bill, requiring big tech firms to respect UK copyright law when training AI systems, marking the first parliamentary defeat for the Labour government and prompting concerns from artists and industry bodies.

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Trump's Executive Order Threatens Transatlantic Data Flows

President Trump's executive order jeopardizes transatlantic data flows for thousands of companies by potentially dismantling US oversight bodies responsible for data protection, which the EU relies on to allow data transfers under its strict regulations.

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zeit.de
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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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forbes.com
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Trump to Reinstate TikTok Despite Federal Ban

A federal ban on TikTok took effect Sunday, but President-elect Trump will attempt to reinstate it Monday via executive order, despite potential legal challenges and the app's temporary shutdown before service was restored.

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smh.com.au
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Trump to Revive TikTok on First Day in Office

President-elect Donald Trump announced he will overturn a Supreme Court ruling banning TikTok in the US using an executive order on his first day in office, potentially creating a US-China joint venture to avoid a permanent ban on the social media app.

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zeit.de
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Trump Considers Three-Month TikTok Ban Delay

President-elect Donald Trump is considering a three-month delay of the TikTok ban in the US, which would postpone the app's removal from app stores and the potential penalties for US tech providers, despite the lack of clarity on the legal basis for such a delay.

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