Tag #Technology

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TikTok Ban Highlights Weather Misinformation Concerns

A potential TikTok ban in the U.S. highlights the platform's role in spreading both accurate and inaccurate weather information, raising concerns about public trust and the need for media literacy and fact-checking.

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56% Bias Score

Quality Education
lefigaro.fr
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French App Facilitates Mass Exodus from X Amidst Content Moderation Concerns

A French citizens' science project, "HelloQuitteX," helps X users migrate to alternative platforms like Bluesky or Mastodon due to concerns over content moderation and algorithmic bias, with over 5000 users registered in a week for a planned January 20th exodus.

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra to Lead Mobile AI Development

Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra, launching at the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event, will be the flagship device for its Galaxy AI software, setting the direction of mobile AI development through 2025 and beyond, building on the success of the S24 AI launch which saw nearly 25% of buyers citing AI as a key ...

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48% Bias Score

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TikTok Unavailable in US Following Supreme Court Ruling

Due to non-compliance with a US law requiring the sale of its US operations by January 19th, 2024, TikTok is temporarily unavailable in the US, affecting an estimated 170 million users; the Supreme Court upheld the law citing national security concerns over ByteDance's alleged spying for China.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
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Unregulated Period-Tracking Apps Fuel Rise in Unplanned Pregnancies in UK

Millions of UK women use period-tracking apps for contraception, but many are unregulated and make inaccurate predictions, leading to a rise in unplanned pregnancies and calls for stricter regulation.

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52% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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U.S. TikTok Ban Affects 170 Million Users

On Sunday, TikTok shut down in the U.S. affecting 170 million users due to a government ban; VPNs are ineffective, and users should be wary of scam workarounds.

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48% Bias Score

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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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52% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
gr.euronews.com
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Tech CEOs Attend Trump's Inauguration, Shaping US Tech Policy

Tech giants Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, and others will attend Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, shaping the future of US technology policy and regulation; notable absences include Jensen Huang of Nvidia.

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48% Bias Score

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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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60% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Growing Cybersecurity Threats Target Travelers in 2025

In 2025, travelers face heightened cybersecurity threats including sophisticated phishing scams, malicious websites, AI-generated fraud, and the exploitation of unsecured Wi-Fi networks, impacting booking, travel phases, and data security.

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24% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
taz.de
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TikTok Shuts Down US Operations Ahead of Trump Inauguration

ByteDance shut down TikTok in the US on Sunday, ahead of President Trump's inauguration, despite previous concerns about national security and China's influence on the platform's algorithm, which delivers polarizing content.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dw.com
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Trump's Inauguration Moves Indoors Due to Extreme Cold

Despite frigid weather forcing an indoor venue change impacting 200,000 attendees, Donald Trump begins his second term as US President on Monday, January 20th, with Vice President J.D. Vance, featuring an unusual guest list of tech billionaires and foreign leaders.

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36% Bias Score

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